Belfast's James Tennyson has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing.
It is the latest exciting chapter in the hard-hitting Lightweight's career which continues on an upward curve.
So far 'The Assassin' has won seven professional titles at three different weights, including European and Commonwealth Super-Featherweight belts and most recently the WBA International Lightweight crown.
Tennyson impressively stopped Craig Evans in their British title eliminator last November.
Now the 26-year-old is targeting a shot at the Lonsdale belt in the 135lbs division.
The move up to lightweight has proved a shrewd move by Tennyson, following his defeat to World super-featherweight champion Tevin Farmer in Boston back in October 2018.
“Over the last couple of years, I have had a good relationship with Matchroom and all the big titles I have fought for and won have been on Matchroom shows,” Tennyson told Matchroom's website.
“Without the opportunities they have given me I wouldn’t be where I am today and I feel this move will bring me back to world level boxing which is where I want to be.
“2020 is going to be a big and busy year for me and I look forward to being involved in some big fights. I have always been a puncher and I feel with my power I can mix it with anyone in this Lightweight division.
"Matchroom is at the top of the sport and I believe that with this deal I can be up there as well.
“I want to fight for World Titles, and I am confident Matchroom will take me to where I want to be.
"This is a huge opportunity for me and will bring me some huge nights. In time, I would love to bring some big nights to Belfast so at the moment I am just buzzing for the future.”
Matchroom promoter Hearn added: “I’m excited to add hard-hitting Belfast Lightweight talent James Tennyson to our ranks.
"James has been on an electric KO run since making the move up to Lightweight after his brave World Title challenge against Tevin Farmer in 2018 but in truth he is a different animal at 135lbs.
"The Lightweight division is on fire at the moment and James has what it takes to throw his name back into the World Title mix."
Tennyson's manager Mark Dunlop said: “Both James and I are delighted to finally put pen to paper for Matchroom Boxing after impressing on all his appearances for them over the last three years.
“James has always looked up to Eddie for the wonderful opportunities he has bestowed on him in recent years.
“James is a dedicated and talented young man and will stop at nothing until he achieves his goal of becoming a World Champion. At 26 James has an incredible CV having done everything the hard way – he has built up a tremendous resilience and will to succeed and I’m excited for the next chapter of his career.”
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