Troy Isley

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Press Release

Troy Isley, a 2017 World Championships bronze medalist, is set for the next step. Isley, a 22-year-old native of Alexandria, Va., signed a multi-year professional contract with Top Rank and will make his debut Feb. 13 on the Joe Smith Jr.-Maxim Vlasov undercard. Top Rank will co-promote Isley with Antonio Leonard Promotions.

Isley’s head trainer is Kay Koroma, a longtime U.S. amateur coach who has guided his boxing journey since the day he entered Alexandria Boxing Club at the age of 9.

Said Isley, “I’m ready to turn over a new leaf. I wanted to go to the Olympics, but I did everything an amateur could possibly do. I want to hit the pro scene, showcase my talents, and pursue a world title. I naturally have a pro style. I can box when I want to box. If I have to fight on the inside, I can do that as well. I’ve fought every style, so I feel like I’ll be able to adjust to anything.”

“We’ve been following Troy’s progress, and we believe he’s one of the very best amateurs this country has produced in quite some time,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum.

Isley suffered a pair of close defeats in December 2019 at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, which closed the amateur chapter of his career. In addition to the World Championships bronze medal, he won gold at the U.S. Championships in 2016 and 2017, a bronze medal at the 2019 Pan American Games, and a silver medal at the 2016 National Golden Gloves. He holds victories over 2016 Olympic gold medalist Arlen López, current junior middleweight contender Israil Madrimov, Austin “Ammo” Williams, Sebastian Fundora, Top Rank stablemate Josue Vargas, and lightweight star Devin Haney.

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I cant wait to see Isley as a pro. Here's video of Troy at the 2017 World Championships losing in the semifinals to eventual gold medalist Olexandr Khyzhniak who is considered one of the top P4P fighters in the world among amateurs:

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Troy Isley signs with Salita Promotions

Troy Isley has a new promotional home.

The 2020 U.S. Olympian and undefeated middleweight contender has signed with Salita Promotions, Dmitry Salita confirmed to The Ring on Thursday. Salita Promotions will also partner with Wynn Records, which will work to build Isley’s brand outside of boxing, as it has done with Claressa Shields.

Isley is The Ring’s No. 4-ranked middleweight. He’s also ranked No. 7 by the WBC and No. 11 by the WBO.

“The middleweight division is wide open,” Salita told The Ring. “Troy Isley had a very solid amateur career, being a U.S. Olympian, and showed promise as a professional. I believe he’s a hot American contender, and we’ll look to position him for a shot at a middleweight world title.”

Isley (15-0, 5 KOs) was promoted by Top Rank for the first four years of his career after turning pro in 2021. The 27-year-old Washington, D.C., native was released by the promotional company in December.

He last fought on June 7, defeating Etoundi Michel William by unanimous decision in a 10-round bout in defense of his secondary WBO title.

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Hope it works out for him. Salita seems to end up in legal disputes with his fighters a fair bit.