Double Boost for Queensberry Promotions as New Signings Revealed

The roster of Queensberry continues to go from strength to strength, and following the signing of Tony Yoka, the stable has been further boosted by the signings of former interim world light heavyweight champion Joshua Buatsi and EBU European light heavyweight champion Bradley Rea.

Queenberry Promotions Sign Joshua Buatsi and Bradley Rea

Joshua Buatsi

Joshua Buatsi (19-1, 13 KOs) enjoyed an impressive amateur career, winning bronze at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. His professional journey has often felt stop-start. It appears Buatsi remains determined to reach the top and has joined Frank Warren’s Queensberry and DAZN.

In his last outing, he lost by unanimous decision to Callum Smith, in what was considered by many a ‘fight of the year’ contender. Reflecting on his decision to join Queensberry, he said: “After speaking with multiple promoters, Queensberry has a plan I’m comfortable with.”

Buatsi continued: “I’m a British fighter, and the support I get from UK fans means everything. 

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“There’s nothing like fighting in front of a home crowd – the energy, the passion, it drives me. With Queensberry, I’ve got a team that understands that and backs me properly here in the UK.

“At the same time, their international links mean I can still make moves in the US and globally. Most importantly, they’ve got the right plan for my career – not just big fights, but the right fights, at the right time as I’m on the journey to become a World Champion.”

Frank Warren also had his say on the deal: “I am delighted to bring Joshua on board with us at Queensberry and to showcase him on DAZN,” said promoter Frank Warren. “The light heavyweights possess so much quality, and Josh will be a major mover in the division and right in the mix for world title contention.”

Bradley Rea

Bradley Rea (21-1, 10 KOs) has cut a frustrated figure over the last 12 months, with cancelled fights slowing his career down. But after memorably defeating Shakan Pitters to win the European title, the 27-year-old has now signed with Queensberry and DAZN.

Rea has spoken on his deal with Queensberry: “I am excited because I feel like I am finally at the stage I belong at,” said Rea. “I’ve been wanting to be on these big shows, big platforms and in fights against big names.

“I feel like Frank and Queensberry can deliver that for me. So, I am excited about the future, definitely. This is the place to be, especially for the light heavyweights. I want to be in the big fights against the best names, and this is part of the reason why I was so eager to sign with Frank.

“He can deliver the big fights, and he can deliver the big names.”

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“Brad is fully deserving of this opportunity to shine on a major platform in DAZN,” said promoter Frank Warren. “I greatly admire the way he stuck at it and kept himself ready when nothing really was happening for him, through no fault of his own.”

“The light heavyweight division is booming with so much talent and great matches to be made. Brad will now be part of this, and I am looking forward to getting him going,” said Frank Warren.