Rashida Ellis, the gold medalist from the 2022 World Amateur Championships in Istanbul, Türkiye is set to turn professional. Ellis inked a long term management agreement with Trifon Petrov, who will guide her professional career.
There was no shortage of interest in Ellis once she decided to turn professional. She is one of the most decorated amateur boxers in the last decade, besides winning the gold medal at the World Championships, Rashida also represented team USA at the Tokyo Olympics where she lost a controversial split decision to Caroline Dubois.
“I am excited to make the switch to the paid ranks, my goal is to become a world champion as a professional, just as I was in the amateurs. I am coming for everyone. I want all the belts,” said Ellis.
Ellis was affected by a controversial scoring in the amateurs, especially during her controversial loss at the Tokyo Olympics to Caroline Dubois.
“I am not planning to let many fights to go the
distance. There is no more headgear to save you all,” concluded Rashida Ellis.
Ellis will be the third Olympian who is guided by Petrov. He also manages the careers of fellow Tokyo Olympian Euri Cedeño and also Cristian Pinales who won bronze medal at the Paris Olympics last summer.
“Rashida is amazing and I am extremely delighted to have signed her. I watched her beat the best of the best over the years in the amateurs. She can win a world title in the professional ranks within 3 fights, she is that good and special,” – said Petrov.
Ellis holds wins over the current IBF World Champion and Olympic silver medalist Beatriz Ferreira, she also holds wins over another Olympic silver medalist in Wenlu Yang.
“Shida is currently a promotional free agent as we are exploring our options,” – added Petrov.
Rashida Ellis, who is trained by former team USA Olympic coach, Jeff Mays in San Antonio.
She is scheduled to make her professional debut on a Red Owl Boxing card in June. The event will be broadcasted worldwide on DAZN.
“We are thrilled to have Rashida on the platform. She is one of my favorite fighters and it’s an honor for us to have her make her professional debut on Red Owl Boxing and DAZN,” said James Bartley of Red Owl Boxing.
