Probellum announced the promotional signing of former WBC super-middleweight world champion Badou Jack. [Probellum is the new promotional organization run by former Golden Boy executive Richard Schaefer]. Jack (24-3-3, 14 knockouts) has been operating at the world level for the last 10 years, having held the WBC super middleweight title from 2015 to 2017, and the WBA regular light heavyweight title in 2017. During that time he has picked up wins over Anthony Dirrell, George Groves, Lucian Bute and Nathan Cleverly, along with a stoppage win over previously undefeated Dervin Colina during his last bout in June. Jack now looks set for more success in the cruiserweight division. News on Jack’s next bout will be announced in the near future.
By teaming up with Probellum, Jack hopes to experience the promotion’s claimed athlete-first approach, which hopes to put the fighter first. It will also give Jack the chance to fulfil his dream by fighting in Dubai in the near future, made possible thanks to Probellum’s promotional alliances that have been created with some of the biggest names in the sport. “Dubai is my second home and I cannot wait to finally fight in front of all of my UAE fans,” said Jack. “My team at Badou Jack Promotions is excited to partner with the Probellum team to deliver several more exciting fights in this region.”
“Badou has always wanted to fight in the UAE and I commend the Probellum team for fulfilling every promise they made in bringing this to life,” said Amer Abdallah, manager of Badou Jack and CEO of Badou Jack Promotions. “We look forward to helping to grow boxing in that region and putting on some major fights in the near future.”
“Signing a fighter of Badou Jack’s calibre is yet another major statement of intent by Probellum,” said Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum. “He has been one of the best fighters in the world for nearly a decade and he still remains at the very top of his game.
“Badou made it clear that fighting in Dubai is something he has dreamed of for a long time, and due to our policy of working with all promoters across the world, we can make this happen and help him take the next step in potentially becoming world champion again.”
