Decorated amateur standout and two-time National Golden Gloves champion Abel Gonzalez has signed a deal with up-and-coming manager Ryan Rickey and is scheduled to make his professional debut on September 27 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Asked for comment on his new contract and pro debut, the 24-year-old Miami native said: “It took a while for my professional career to start. But I’m sure I’ve surrounded myself with the best possible people to guide me.” . my career. I humbly believe that I am the best young 168 fighter in the country and I know there are great opportunities just around the corner. I have people who believe in me and a great family. On September 27 the world is put on notice.”
Rickey, an emerging power player in the fighter management word, is best known for his work with light heavyweight title contender Radivoje Kalajdzic and heavyweight Brandon Moore, whom Rickey manages alongside industry veteran Keith Connolly.
Gonzalez will be the third Florida-based National Amateur Champion to trust Rickey to guide his career when he joins teammates Lorenzo Media and DaMazion VanHouter.
“Abel has all the tools to not only compete but to beat all the elite in the professional ranks. I have high expectations for him and am honored to represent him and his family,” Rickey said of his latest signing.
