Josh Padley launched himself to the boxing world on the Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois undercard when he defeated Mark Chamberlain. Following that spectacular efficiency, Padley (15-1, 4 KOs) stepped up on late discover to switch Floyd Schofield and face WBC light-weight champion Shakur Stevenson. Quickly after his courageous displaying towards the American, it was introduced the Yorkshire fighter had joined Matchroom Boxing and now Padley’s first combat has been confirmed, with the opponent and combat date revealed in a social media put up.
Josh Padley’s First Battle Beneath Matchroom Boxing Confirmed
Josh Padley vs Marko Cvetanovic Confirmed for Dalton Smith vs Mathieu Germain Undercard
Padley will make his Matchroom debut towards the unbeaten Serbian fighter Marko Cvetanovic (13-0, 6 KOs) on April 19. Cvetanovic is an unknown amount and comes into the Padley combat having crushed Viorel Simion. Cvetanovic will even be venturing outdoors of Serbia for the primary time in his profession. This combat might be on the Dalton Smith vs Marko Cvetanovic undercard on the Park Group Enviornment in Sheffield, England.
Padley might be desirous to get again to profitable methods after his courageous defeat towards Shakur Stevenson. It was a gallant displaying, climbing off the canvas 3 times earlier than being stopped in spherical quantity 9. The physique photographs from Shakur had been sufficient to put on down the courageous “Paddy” who stepped up on a mere few days’ discover.
After the Stevenson combat, “Paddy” was in a monetary place – to lastly give up his day job and be a part of Matchroom.
Eddie Hearn Talks Pursuing a Dream
When signing “Paddy,” Eddie Hearn gave his ideas on his new recruit: “I like nice tales and there aren’t manyhigher than the story of Josh Padley. Josh rolled the cube and stepped in with one of many biggest skills on the planet at simply 4 days’ discover, and though he fell quick to a pound-for-pound famous person on the night time, he has utterly remodeled his life.
“With the purse he acquired from his courageous displaying towards Stevenson and the backing of Matchroom, Josh can now put all of his concentrate on his boxing profession – pursuing his dream of incomes one other world-title shot and profitable a world title,” stated Hearn.
