Lopez fell to Hasanboy Dusmatov in the opening round of the flyweight bracket
Paris 2024 has officially produced its first professional with Top Rank’s signing of 18-year-old Puerto Rican super flyweight Juanma Lopez De Jesus.
Per the press release, he’ll make his debut in “early 2025.”
“Juanmita,” son of former titlist Juan Manuel Lopez, failed to secure an Olympic victory but had about as graceful a first-round exit as you can get at the hands of eventual gold medalist Hasanboy Dusmatov. He gave a solid account of himself against one of the absolute best fighters in any weight class and looks to have a bright future ahead of him in the paid ranks.
Juanmita said, “I thank God and Top Rank for the incredible opportunity to walk this path alongside them, following in my father’s footsteps. This marks the beginning of something truly extraordinary. Thank you, Puerto Rico, for your unwavering support. I am thrilled to embark on this journey filled with passion and dedication. I am ready to give it my all to achieve greatness and create my own story.”
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