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title: "Ritson Signs Advisory Deal with MTK Global"
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author: "Chandler Waller"
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published: "2019-07-27T16:49:31Z"
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# Ritson Signs Advisory Deal with MTK Global

MTK Global is proud to confirm an advisory deal with Newcastle’s huge-hitting champion Lewis Ritson.

‘Sandman’ (18-1, 11 KOs) has already secured British, Northern Area and WBC Youth titles at lightweight and challenged for the EBU crown in October 2018 before moving up to super-lightweight.

Ritson, who tackles Joe Hughes on Friday for the WBA Continental super-lightweight title, said: *“I’m very excited to be teaming up with MTK Global. The brand seems to be everywhere now and they’re really taking over.*

*“All the best fighters seemed to be signed to MTK Global – Carl Frampton, Tyson Fury, Billy Joe Saunders. The best in the world.*

*“MTK Global seems to get their fighters big fights. That’s what I want to have. I’ve seen what they’ve done with my team-mate Thomas Patrick Ward and he’s been treated very well.*

*“I just can’t wait to get going and secure the big fights. I believe MTK Global will take me as far as I can go and get me the title fights I want.”*

Ritson’s manager Phil Jeffries said: *“We’re delighted with this deal. MTK Global is the way forward. They’re worldwide and have a huge amount of boxers already.*

*“Their people are great to work with – they’re proper old school like me and we’re singing from the same hymn sheet. Lewis needs a company like MTK Global to guide him.*

*“We believe Lewis can be world champion. I’ve watched MTK Global grow for years and years and everyone I speak to speaks so highly of them. I’m happy to be working with them and believe this is just the start of big things.”*

MTK Global President Bob Yalen said: *“We welcome Lewis into the fold. This is another great signing for us and we believe ‘The Sandman’ can continue to build himself into a hero of north-east boxing.*

*“The enthusiasm for the sport in and around the Newcastle area was clear to see when we staged our first full-scale fight night there earlier in the year. With fighters like Lewis improving all the time, interest will continue to build.*

*“We all know about Lewis’ knockout power. He’s a fan favourite for a reason and we look forward to helping him achieve his goals in the sport.”*

Prior to Ritson’s EBU title clash, he had stopped his eight previous opponents.

Source: MTK Global \[Press Release\]