Gustavo Lemos stands within the middle of the ring after stopping Javier Clavero – Picture by Nelson Quispe/Boxeo de Primera
Argentinian energy puncher Gustavo Lemos has signed a long-term promotional contract with High Rank. Lemos, a world-ranked contender at light-weight and junior welterweight, might be co-promoted by High Rank in affiliation with O.R. Promotions.
His ring return date might be introduced shortly.
“Gustavo Lemos is a proficient, fan-friendly fighter, and we stay up for giving him the platform and fights he deserves,” stated High Rank Chairman Bob Arum. “He’s a handful for any fighter at 135 or 140 kilos.”
Lemos stated, “When my promoters from O.R. Promotions instructed me that they’d begun talks with High Rank, I used to be grateful. The wait and the laborious work have paid off, and I’ll take advantage of this chance. I’m lastly getting into the massive leagues, fulfilling a lifelong dream, and getting nearer and nearer to the potential of changing into a world champion. Being a part of the very best promotional firm on this planet motivates me to offer my finest daily in coaching. Thanks, High Rank, in your belief. I can’t watch for the long run.”
“We have now been working for a very long time to realize this nice alliance with High Rank, and we’re thrilled that it’s lastly occurred. Gustavo deserves this chance, and boxing deserves a champion like him. Certainly, we dare say it wants him,” stated Sebastian Rivero of O.R. Promotions. “And we’re blissful that one of the vital necessary promoters on this planet shares our perception in Gustavo. We’re certain that the very best alternatives will come from High Rank.”
Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs), from Buenos Aires, is an eight-year professional who fought completely in his homeland whereas constructing a 29-0 file. In March 2022, he demolished former world champion Lee Selby in 5 rounds at Luna Park in an IBF light-weight world title eliminator. He turned the primary fighter to knock out Selby, a 32-fight veteran who retired shortly after the bout. Lemos returned in December 2023 with a first-round stoppage over Javier Jose Clavero. In April, he confronted unbeaten American Richardson Hitchins in an IBF junior welterweight world title eliminator, arising on the brief finish of a debated determination.
A press launch by High Rank was used on this article.
