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Billericay middleweight prospect George Liddard has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. <\/p>\n
The 20-year-old Essex native perfected his paid ranks by stopping Bosnia-Herzegovina’s Nikola Matic in two rounds on the undercard of Dillian White’s clash with Jermaine Franklin at Wembley’s OVO Arena last November. got off to a great start. <\/p>\n
As an amateur, Liddard represented Billericay and Wickford ABC, winning four national titles and two international gold medals in an impressive stint before deciding to turn professional last year. <\/p>\n
Riddard, who trained with two-time lightweight world title challenger and fellow Hammer Kevin Mitchell Tony Sims at Matchroom Boxing Elite Gym, earned a commanding debut win in the 160-pound division. I would like to make it the beginning of a special journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor as long as I can remember, it has been my goal to sign Matchroom,\u201d said Liddard. “It’s a dream come true for a boy from Billericay to join the world’s largest promotions company, which happens to be so close to where I grew up.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Matchroom and the team of Kevin Mitchell and Tony Sims behind me, I am confident that I will make it to the end and reach my full potential in this sport. I am very grateful for this opportunity. I’m looking forward to boxing at some big shows and giving some great performances.”<\/p>\n
Matchroom Sports President Eddie Hahn said: “We are delighted to welcome a talented middleweight prospect, George Riddard, to the Matchroom Boxing Team.” We got a taste of what he was all about in his successful debut, and we’re excited to see how his young professional journey develops under the guidance of Kevin Mitchell and Tony Sims. George already has a huge following in and around Essex and will only grow as he levels up. There is news that the match of the will soon end.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n