Top Rank has signed Mexican 140lbs puncher Lindolfo Delgado to a multi-year contract.
Delgado (11-0, 11 KOs) will make his debut for the Las Vegas-based promotional outfit on the undercard of the Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez super-lightweight unification bout on May 22.
The 2016 Mexican Olympic representative, who hails from Linares, Mexico, is already trained by Robert Garcia, managed by Rick Mirigian and advised by MTK Global.
“Lindolfo Delgado has only begun to scratch the surface of his boundless potential,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “I believe he is going to be Mexico’s next great champion and I can’t wait to see him in action May 22.”
Delgado added: “I would like to thank Bob Arum, Rick Mirigian and MTK Global for working so hard to make this happen. It is a great honour to fight on a card like Ramirez-Taylor, and I can’t wait to put on a spectacular performance for the fans on May 22. I represent Mexico with great pride, and I want nothing more than to bring a world title home.”
Mirigian said: “There is no doubt in my mind that Delgado is a future world champion at junior welterweight. With Top Rank to develop him through the next chapter of his career, the sky is the limit. He has movie-star looks and crossover appeal in both Mexico and the United States, and with Robert Garcia in his corner he is in the best hands.”