Golden Boy continues to add some of the best young talent in boxing today.
This time, it is Aaron Silva, a 25-year-old boxing phenomenon from Monterrey, Mexico, who currently holds a 10-0 record with 7 knockouts.
The young prospect has been sign to a multi-year, multi-fight promotional deal with Golden Boy.
His latest boxing win came earlier this year on the undercard of Canelo vs. Bivol, where he secured a knockout win in the fourth-round against Alex Espino.
The Monterrey native began boxing at the age of 13, collecting a total of 82 amateur fights and multiple Golden Glove tournaments as a young fighter.
Aaron Silva says he believes that signing with Golden Boy Promotions will help him escalate in the boxing world. He expressed his gratitude to Golden Boy, his manager, and all his trainers who have shaped into the fighter he is today.
“I am very happy to begin a new stage in my career with my new promoter Golden Boy Promotions who presented the best plan to grow in the sport," said Aaron Silva. "Infinite thanks to Oscar De La Hoya and Robert Diaz for this big opportunity and the entire team at Golden Boy, my manager Benjamin Rodriguez, my advisor Aldo Moran, my trainers, and for every person that has celebrated every victory with me.”
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya is convinced that this deal will boost Aaron's potention to its ultimate growth.
“Golden Boy has been in the boxing business long enough to see potential star power, and to develop fighters into powerhouses and world champions. We see elements of that hunger to be the best in Aaron Silva, and are excited to have him under our promotional banner to help foster his growth in the middleweight division,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya.
