Conor Wallace agrees co-promotional terms with Matchroom

The Irish light heavyweight Conor Wallace has signed a co-promotional agreement with Matchroom.

Wallace, 28, is based in Australia, and to that end also promoted by Tasman Fighters and Goldstar Promotions.

He fights Asemahle Wellem, 23 and of South Africa, on December 11 at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane, and hopes that those guiding his career can secure him a world-title fight in 2025.

“I’m very excited,” he said. “I’ve dreamed about being a world champion since I was a young boy. That is my ultimate goal.

“I’m looking forward to some huge nights ahead with Matchroom, Tasman Fighters and Goldstar – and I’m fully focused on the job at hand on December 11.”

Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn has an increasing interest in Australian fighters, as has been demonstrated by him overseeing fights involving Liam Paro, Skye Nicolson and Jai Opetaia, and he said: “This is a fantastic signing for us – and one we are thrilled to be alongside Mick Francis at Tasman Fighters and Spencer Brown at Goldstar.

“There is no denying Conor’s ability and certainly it is going to be hard to stop him. I can see an incredibly bright future for him in the ring and there are many big fights ahead in a division that promises to deliver more fireworks in 2025.”

Francis is the figurehead of the Australia-based promotional organisation that rivals the influential No Limit, and he said: “Having Eddie Hearn and Spencer Brown supporting Tasman Fighters and Conor Wallace is a game changer.

“I can’t think of a better partnership in boxing and it gives Conor the opportunity to fight here in Australia and around the world as the home side. We are all looking forward to the future.”