Floyd Mayweather is regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, ending his professional record with an unbeaten record of 50-0. After hanging the gloves up, he tipped one fighter for great things, but their career has taken a surprise turn after it was announced they had signed with Misfits Boxing.
J’Hon Ingram has an unbeaten professional record of 4-0, and made shockwaves in the sport last year when sparring footage from inside the Mayweather Gym showed him dropping former world champion Rolly Romero.
Mayweather has gone on record by saying that Ingram is destined for big things in the sport, but his future will now be fought with Misfits Boxing.
He’s set to make his debut for the organisation on Saturday when he competes in Miami, and Ingram has explained just why he’s made the decision to join forces with them.
“Miami is a great place to fight. I love the culture, Scarface, the beach, the food. I fought in Miami before on an exhibition and the fans love me in Miami.
“This is a great opportunity on both sides, with me joining as a professional fighter. Being a rising star and Misfits Boxing wanting to put on more pro fights, it’ll be a great collaboration. I’m just excited to show people my talent.”
Mams Taylor is the co-president of Misfits, and he feels that Ingram has the capability to go all the way and become a crossover star.
“I can’t tell you how excited everyone at Misfits Boxing is, to be able to add this superstar-in-the-making to our roster.
“J’hon Ingram is prodigious talent, with the style, the look and the charisma to be a genuine crossover star.
“This young fighter was in-demand, everyone wanted his signature, but he picked Misfits Boxing, and we are thrilled he did.”
Fellow co-president Kalle Sauerland shares those sentiments, detailing just how big a signing it is for the organisation.
“J’hon Ingram is a marquee signing for Misfits Boxing.
“He is quick, he is slick, and he is incredibly spiteful. This young man has everything in his locker to be the next superstar to emerge from the US and follow in the footsteps of Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis, among others.
“When you see J’hon make his Misfits Boxing debut, you will very quickly understand why he was given that seal of approval from Mayweather Jnr, but given he is knocking out opponents left, right and centre, don’t blink or you might miss it.”
Fans will get to see Ingram in action this weekend when he competes on the Misfits event in Miami, broadcast live on DAZN.
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