Matchroom Signs Top-Ranked Light Heavyweight Ahead of December 11 Fight

Matchroom Boxing have enjoyed an eventful year and been involved in huge fights with many of their fighter’s key components of the Riyadh Season cards. The promotional giant has recently announced the re-signing of Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and the signing of amateur standout Taylor Bevan. Matchroom have now announced the signing of Australian-based Irishman Conor Wallace (14-1, 10 KOs), with his next fight date and opponent revealed.

Conor Wallace Joins Matchroom Boxing Ahead of Next Fight

Eddie Hearn Calls Conor Wallace a ‘Fantastic Signing’

The Matchroom deal will be in partnership with Goldstar Promotions and Tasman Fighters. The Irish-born fighter is ranked at No.2 by the IBF while being placed No.5 and 6 by the WBO and WBC respectively. The Matchroom debut for Wallace will take place on the card dubbed “Xmas Cracker” on December 11 live on DAZN. He will face Asemahle Wellem (7-0-1, 3 KOs) at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane alongside Justis Huni (10-0, 5 KOs) who will fight Leandro Daniel Robutti (11-6, 8 KOs).

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The now-Australian national sees this deal as just the beginning and has his eyes firmly set on winning a world title: “I’m very excited,” said Wallace. He continued: “I’ve dreamt about being a World Champion since I was a young boy. That is my ultimate goal.”

Looking ahead to his next fight, Wallace said: “I’m looking forward to some huge nights ahead with Matchroom, Tasman Fighters and Goldstar – and I’m fully focused on the job at hand on December 11.”

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Eddie Hearn has revealed his excitement regarding the deal: “This is a fantastic signing for us – and one we are thrilled to be working alongside Mick Francis at Tasman Fighters and Spencer Brown at Goldstar,” said the Matchroom Sport chairman.

Hearn Looks Ahead to Exciting Future for Wallace

“There is no denying Conor’s ability and certainly it is going to be hard to stop him. I can see an incredibly bright future for him in the ring and there are many big fights ahead in a division that promises to deliver more fireworks in 2025.”

It remains to be seen what the future holds for Wallace – but anyone who has seen him fight – will attest to his talent. Under the Matchroom banner, he will certainly be provided plenty of opportunities.