Golden Boy Promotions Signs Light Heavyweight Prospect Yair Gallardo

Golden Boy Promotions has signed undefeated, top light heavyweight prospect Yair “Manotas” Gallardo (9-0, 8 KOs) of Chihuahua, Mexico. Gallardo will be co-promoted alongside Miguel Cotto Promotions. More information on his Golden Boy Promotions debut coming soon.

“I'm very happy and grateful to Miguel Cotto Promotions and Golden Boy for having their eye and trust in me,” said Yair Gallardo. “It's a dream coming true. Since I was a child, I've visualized myself with a big boxing company. Thank God, that dream is coming true, and it's a big step for my career. I'm very grateful to God for this opportunity, and we'll never let this opportunity go from us.”

“Yair is yet another investment Golden Boy is making in the future of the light heavyweight division—an exciting young talent who proudly represents his Mexican roots,” said Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “He truly lives up to his nickname, Manotas, which means ‘heavy hands’, and has been stopping his opponents with knockout power. We believe we may be witnessing the rise of another Mexican superstar this Saturday on our August 2 card.”