Eddie Hearn's Matchroom snap-up Kazakh Olympic gold medallist Daniyar Yeleussinov
OLYMPIC champion Daniyar Yeleussinov will make his professional debut in April after signing with Matchroom Boxing.
The Kazakhstan fighter struck welterweight gold at the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro – winning every round on his way to the title in Brazil.
The 26-year-old will now make his pro bow on the undercard of Daniel Jacobs' middleweight clash with Maciej Sulecki in Brooklyn on April 28.
Yeleussinov said: "Words can't explain how excited I am to sign with Matchroom Boxing.
"I know Eddie (Hearn) along with my management team will work together to achieve my goal of becoming undisputed World champion.
"I'm excited so to box in the US, the UK and at home in Kazakhstan and can't wait for my debut in New York on April 28 and beginning my professional journey."
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2Matchroom chief Hearn expects the 2013 World Championship welterweight gold medallist to make his UK debut later this year.
He said: “I'm honoured to win the race to sign Daniyar.
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