Cissokho to make US debut on Joshua-Ruiz card
Anthony Joshua-managed Super-Welterweight talent Souleymane Cissokho will kick off the action at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, June 1 when he takes on Mexico’s Vladimir Hernandez on his first outing in the US on the card that will be headlined by multiple heavyweight titlist Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr.
One of the high hopes for French boxing, Cissokho won bronze at the 2016 Rio Games at 69kg before joining the professional ranks in 2017 where he is now undefeated in eight fights, with six of those victories coming by way of knockout.
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Cissokho teams up with Joshua’s 258 Management as he looks to propel his name into the World mix at 154lbs and will be out to impress in his first fight under the unified Heavyweight champion’s banner.
“I am very happy to be making my US debut in such an iconic venue,” said Cissokho in a press release. “It is a massive fight card and so to be a part of it is something special for me. 258 Management offer a refreshing new approach to management. It’s not only about boxing but everything in life that goes with it. I recognise myself in a lot of the values they have, the team spirit, hard work, discipline, dedication, and staying humble. I am looking forward to getting started on June 1.”
Souleymane Cissokho : «Montrer aux Américains ce dont je suis capable» https://t.co/DSncNZVhwI @SaidElabadi
— Souleymane Cissokho (@Souleymane_C) May 27, 2019
About 258 Management
Formed in 2018 by Heavyweight Champion of the World Anthony Joshua & Team, 258 Management was established to represent the professional and commercial interests of elite level athletes. Alongside Joshua, the company has since added Olympians Lawrence Okolie, and Joshua Buatsi to it’s stable, guiding them both to major domestic titles & looking at brand building to create commercial interest from a mainstream audience.
258 are excited to announce the newest member of the family, Rio Olympian and bronze medalist Souleymane Cissokho. The Frenchmen who operates at 154lbs fills exactly the criteria 258 looks for, and they are extremely excited to be helping him on his journey to World honours.
While remaining a boutique and exclusive management agency, 258 will continue to add to its roster with hand-picked world-class talent that has the ability to penetrate both inside the ring and in the commercial space that surrounds the sport. Building their fighters profiles, audience, and earning power.
