According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Jr. Featherweight Scott Quigg has jumped ship from Hatton Promotions to Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sports and will fight in Bolton, England on June 29th.
“I’m delighted to have signed a deal with Matchroom Sport, and it’s great to have a fight so soon,” Quigg said. “I’ve been in training for a long time and (it’s) a new start with a new promoter. I’m always in the gym, I love training. But a fighter always wants to be in the ring fighting. That’s where you learn and you also make your money to pay your bills. I’ve got the same hunger as always, and I just want to get active again and I think Matchroom Sport and (British network) Sky Sports is the place to get that. I can’t wait to get back in there. That’s where I’m at home and I’ve missed it.
“We’re getting the ball rolling in Bolton. I’ve had one fight in a year, so it’s about getting the momentum going and looking to make waves in the division again. No one sees how hard I train, no one sees the effort and dedication that I put in to get to the top. I came into boxing wanting to be a world champion. I don’t want to settle at British or European [level]. I’ve come in to be the best. You might need a bit of luck here and there, but I think I have the ability and I know I have the desire and dedication to make it happen.”
“I’m delighted to welcome Scott Quigg to the team,” Hearn said. “He is on the cusp of challenging for a world title, and with the backing of Matchroom Sport and Sky Sports, we believe he’ll get there and stay there for a long time.”
