Matchroom Boxing have added an unbeaten lightweight contender to their growing U.S stable.
As of 2026, Matchroom Boxing are one of America’s leading and most established boxing promotions.
Eddie Hearn was the first major promoter to sign with DAZN.
Since been joined by Top Rank, Golden Boy Promotions and Queensberry Promotions on ‘the global home of boxing’.
With four of the sports leading promotional organisations all operating under the same broadcaster, the opportunities are endless.
In the American market, Matchroom and Top Rank are making the most of it, putting on a number of co-promotions.
None bigger than Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis for the WBA and WBO unified super-welterweight titles.
These consistent big fight nights in America provides fighters with frequent opportunities to get paid.
Another rising American star has joined Matchroom’s ranks, with big future plans.
Charlie Sheehy (12-0, 7ko’s) has signed a ‘long-term’ promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing.
The 27 year old from California possesses an amateur pedigree.
He is set to make a return to the ring this summer.
A likely card for him to feature on is the Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis event at the Barclays Centre in New York.
Incredibly, Sheehy made his professional debut on a Matchroom Boxing event in 2021.
Speaking on this full circle moment, Sheehy stated:
“I made my pro debut with Matchroom five years ago and always felt it was where I belonged,”
Sheehy continued: “I believe in this platform and my team. Now, it’s time to prove I belong on the world stage”.
Charlie’s new long-term promoter Eddie Hearn stated: “Charlie is a fantastic addition to the stable,”.
“With his impressive amateur standing and solid base in the pro game, he’s ready to kick on now to start making moves and getting himself into the rankings and in range to make some real noise at 135lbs”.
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