British junior middleweight Kieron Conway (12-1-1) has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing. Conway, 23, is coming off a challenge for the British title against reigning champion Ted Cheeseman at York Hall in London last month, but was left frustrated as the contest ended in a draw. The Kings Heath Boxing Club product was aiming to create history by becoming Northampton’s first professional British boxing champion but had to settle for a hard-fought draw with scores of 116-113 Conway, 115-114 Cheeseman and 114-114.
It was the first time Conway had gone twelve rounds but he dug in to show his grit and last the distance while showcasing his boxing ability with some accurate counter-work along the way.
Conway has set his sights on the winner of the slated Cheeseman vs. Scott Fitzgerald Lonsdale Belt clash later this year. “I’m over the moon to team up with Matchroom Boxing and showcase my skills on Sky Sports and DAZN,” said Conway. “I feel like my journey is only just beginning and I still have so many improvements to make but this activity and experience on the big stage is going to lead me to major domestic title wins and beyond.”
Promoter Eddie Hearn commented: “I’m excited to welcome Kieron Conway and I’m excited to see where his potential could take him. We had him on our Birmingham shows when he began his career and he’s always looked like he had the talent but after watching his British title fight against Ted Cheeseman recently, I think there is bundles more to come. He has great support from Northampton and I’m looking forward to seeing him in the domestic mix in what is a very exciting division.”
