MTK Global announced an advisory deal with Baltimore junior middleweight Lorenzo "Truck" Simpson. The move will see MTK Global work alongside Simpson’s uncle and manager Raheem and his management company Xquizit Sports. Simpson (8-0, 5-0 KOs) is MTK Global’s first American-born signing. He is set to return to the ring later this month, taking on Sonny Duversonne (11-0-2) live on CBS Sports.

 

The 20 year-old had a highly successful amateur career, earning several national titles along the way. He is also the nephew of former world heavyweight champion and boxing legend Hasim Rahman. Simpson said: “I’m really pleased to sign an advisory deal with MTK Global. They manage a number of incredible fighters such as Tyson Fury, Billy Joe Saunders, Josh Taylor and more, so to be part of the same team as those guys is great. I’m unbeaten in my professional career so far, and now with my uncle Raheem and Xquizit Sports working with MTK Global, I’m looking forward to seeing where we can go from here. I boxed around the world as an amateur, so hopefully with this new deal that can happen again and fans from all over the globe can see me in action.”

 

Raheem said: “It’s an honour to be working with MTK Global as they sign this advisory deal with Lorenzo. We’ve guided his career to where it is today and now we’re thrilled about what opportunities are set to open up with this new venture. I’ve had high hopes for Lorenzo for a long time, and with him only being 20. I’m confident that he has what it takes to become a superstar in this sport for years to come.”

 

MTK Global CEO Bob Yalen added: “We’re proud to be welcoming Lorenzo Simpson to the team. We’re always striving to work with the best boxers in the world and we truly believe that he is destined to reach those heights. We’ve expanded into America recently with the unveiling of the MTK Tuscon Gym, and with other moves in the USA on the horizon soon, we’re certain that Lorenzo can spearhead our presence in the country and become a huge name. He’s clearly a very exciting fighter and brings with him a superb amateur pedigree, so I urge fans to keep an eye on his progression because he’s definitely capable of achieving plenty of success.”