Matchroom Boxing announced the signing of UK teenager Divine Omojor, who has penned a long-term promotional deal to fight on DAZN. The Geordie cruiserweight impressed on the amateur scene winning the NACs and Tri Nations as a first year senior at only 18 years of age. As Omojor, now 19, embarks on his pro journey, he will continue studying his business computing degree alongside training with amateur coach Ross Wilkinson, as Dean Lain also joins the coaching team. Omojor said: “This is a dream come true. I have grown up watching Matchroom Boxing and all I’ve wanted to do since I stepped into the gym was be part of big nights. To be part of the team is huge and it’s what I have worked towards in my boxing career. I can’t wait to get started.”

 

With the dream of one day headlining at St. James’ Park – the home of his beloved football club, Newcastle United – the towering 6’5” Omojor has full support of Matchroom chairman Eddie Hearn. “Divine is a hugely talented young fighter and we are thrilled to add him to our team,” said Hearn. “He is an absiolute unit already and he has a bright future ahead of him. I’m certain will make a name for himself in the professional ranks of this sport and bring some big nights to the North East. I’m excited to map out an important first year in the professional ranks for Divine.”