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Ohara Davies Signs With Golden Boy Promotions Ahead of a Potential Showdown Against Rolly Romero

Published 07/25/2023, 10:15 AM EDT

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The land of boxing is always fuming with monumental news. This time it’s Golden Boy Promotions, the renowned boxing promotional company, which recently added another feather. They signed WBA’s No. 1-ranked junior Welterweight, Ohara Davies. This event occurred recently, following the company’s successful signings of other talents. The promising talents include Eric Priest, Aaron Silva, Johnny “Sugarcane” Canas, and Gael Cabrera. The signing of Davies is part of Golden Boy Promotions’ strategy to bolster its roster with top-tier talent. Further, this achievement is no less than a milestone in Davies’ career.

The signing sets the stage for a potential showdown between Davies and the current WBA 140-pound titleholder, Rolando Romero, aka Rolly Romero. The fight, which is yet to be scheduled, is eagerly anticipated by boxing fans worldwide. With his new signing, Davies has become the mandatory challenger for Romero’s title.  This impending clash is a spectacle that could redefine both fighters’ careers. But what avenues does this prime happening open for Davies?

A new chapter heralds for Ohara Davies 

With no suspense, Golden Boy Promotions is one of the biggest promotional companies in the boxing arena. And now, Ohara Davies has joined their club. The London-based boxer, with a record of 25 wins and 2 losses, is set to make his mark under the Golden Boy banner. This move is not just a career progression for ‘Two Tanks’, but it also brings him nearer to his dream of winning a world title.

Davies expressed his excitement about the new partnership, stating, “Golden Boy is up there with the biggest promotional companies in the world of boxing, so I’m over the moon to sign a promotional deal with them.” He also mentioned his eagerness to work with Oscar De La Hoya, one of his childhood boxing heroes. And also, his ambition to win his first world title under De La Hoya’s promotion.

Additionally, signing this deal also sets the stage for a duel with Romero. Read to find out all about it!

A showdown in the making 

This signing sets the stage for a potential showdown between Davies and Rolly Romero. As the mandatory challenger for the WBA 140-pound title, Davies is now in line to face Romero, the current titleholder. This occurrence has stopped any other fight plans by Romero and his team. Further, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter.

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The WBA Championship Committee has instructed Romero to enter a 30-day negotiation period with Davies for a compulsory title defense. If the two sides do not reach terms by the deadline, a purse bid will be ordered to determine promotional rights. This ruling has added an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming bout, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome of the negotiations.

In conclusion, the signing of Ohara Davies by Golden Boy Promotions has set the boxing world abuzz with zeal and curiosity. The potential showdown between Davies and Romero promises to be thrilling, with the WBA 140-pound title hanging in the balance. As we wait for the negotiations to conclude and the fight date to be set, one thing is sure – the boxing world will be watching.

So, what are your thoughts on this development? Who will emerge victorious in the potential showdown between Davies and Romero? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Tanya Tewari

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Tanya Tewari is a Boxing Writer at Essentially Sports. She has beautifully blended her love for the combat sport with her fondness for writing. She is especially interested in bringing out the different sides of a persona to the rest of the world.
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