Matchroom Boxing announced the signing of Welsh twins Ioan and Garan Croft, who have both penned long-term promotional deals that will have them fighting on DAZN. Younger by a minute, Ioan struck gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022 before turning pro under trainer and former champion Anthony Crolla, making the big move to Manchester, England from the small Welsh village of Crymych. Ioan is a southpaw middleweight. With a Commonwealth bronze and two European silvers on his amateur record, Garan aims to state his case in the junior middleweight division. Both young men have pro records of 5-0.

 

Ioan said, “It’s a dream come true to sign with Matchroom Boxing. I’m grateful for the team around me who have made this possible. I want to bring big nights of boxing to Wales and it’s time to show the world what I can do.”

 

Garan said, “My apprenticeship is almost over, very soon I’ll be challenging for titles. It’s time to make an impact on the 154-pound division. I can’t wait to get started under Matchroom Boxing,” said Garan, who also trains alongside his brother in the North-West.

 

Celebrating the latest additions to his elite roster, Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn has high hopes for the 24 year-old duo. “I am pleased to welcome Ioan and Garan to the Matchroom Boxing team,” said Hearn. “With a legend in Anthoiny Crolla in their corner, they are two very talented young fighters who are eager to make their own names in the sport – and hopefully bring some major fight nights to Wales. I can’t wait to see them get up and running, as we look to map out an important 2026 for them both.”