Naas' Gary Cully signs multi-fight extension with Matchroom Boxing in hopes of title challenge
Gary Cully has signed a multi-fight extension with Matchroom in a bid to garner a potential world title challenge following his sensational recent win. The Naas man is seen as one of the next big stars in Irish boxing with his exciting style garnering plenty of attention.
The 26 year-old initially signed with Matchroom in August before he claimed a stunning first-round knockout win over Jaouad Belmehdi in just 30 seconds at Wembley’s OVO Arena in October.
The stunningly short fight went viral and that has now led to Cully securing a long-term deal with one of the leading promoters in the sport of boxing.
The man who calls himself 'The Diva' has a record of 15 wins from as many fights, including nine knockouts.
Cully said, "I’m delighted to sign a new deal and pledge my long-term future with Matchroom."
"I’m only one fight into my first deal so for Matchroom to come to me so soon after initially signing with them and offer me a new deal shows the belief that they have in me. I’ve always believed that Matchroom are the best promotional company in boxing, and I’ve always seen myself and my career being aligned with Matchroom.
"To get this deal across the line is massive for me. As soon as we sat down and talked about the plans for the future it was a no brainer for me."
Cully is aiming to fight on the undercard of the much discussed potential rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano in what would be the biggest boxing event in Irish history. According to the man himself, the profile of fighting in Croke Park could lead to making Dublin his regular home, as he would then hope to return as a headliner in the future.
Cully's now long-term promoter Eddie Hearn said of the Kildare man, "I was so impressed with that performance that I wanted to extend this deal further so we can get some solid plans in place to see Gary become a world champion at 135lbs.
"He talks the talk and can clearly walk the walk and I believe that 'The Diva' is going to have an even bigger 2023. I have full belief that if Gary fulfils his potential he can become the next star of Irish boxing."