Innovative eight-man tournament kicks off with featherweight quarter-finals on Friday October 4, live on Sky Sports
Tuesday 1 October 2019 06:42, UK
The Golden Contract offers a lucrative opportunity for fighters to transform their careers, but how will Tuesday's draw add a twist to the innovative event?
Current champions, unbeaten prospects, and enigmatic challengers have already confirmed their entry in The Golden Contract, organised by MTK Global in association with Matchroom Boxing, which kicks off with the featherweight quarter-finals at London's iconic York Hall on October 4, live on Sky Sports.
Eight fighters will compete at featherweight, super-lightweight and light-heavyweight, with the three divisional winners earning a two-year, five-fight deal with six-figure purses for each fight guaranteed.
Knockout bonuses are also on offer and the 126lb curtain-raiser features current British champion Ryan Walsh, Commonwealth king Leigh Wood, former Lonsdale belt holder Jazza Dickens, Davey Oliver Joyce, Tyrone McCullagh, Cuban Hairon Socarras, Mexico's Carlos Araujo and Spaniard Carlos Ramos.
Entrants will not find out who they are facing until fight week - and Tuesday's draw is expected to crank up tension and animosity ahead of the opening bell.
The draw, which will be streamed on the Sky Sports Boxing social channels, will be conducted in the following way:
Not knowing the opponent suits me perfect. I don’t watch opponents so it just takes away their advantage if anything. I’m focused on the job.
Watch The Golden Contract featherweight quarter-finals from 8pm on Friday October 4, live on Sky Sports.
