Top Rank has announced the signing of Juanmita López De Jesús, son of former two-division champion Juan Manuel Lopez.
López De Jesús, 2024 Olympian representing Puerto Rico. has pledged his long-term future to the Las Vegas-based company. and will debut in the junior division Bantamweight in early 2025
The 18-year-old is the son of a famous boxer who has had a successful career under the Top Rank brand.
“Juan Manuel López is one of Puerto Rico’s great champions. And I am delighted to welcome Juanmita to the Top Rank family,” said Top Rank President Bob Arum. “Juanmita has outstanding talent. Someone we feel will be good in the ring. And just like his father It is about bringing many championships to a great fighting country like Puerto Rico.”
López De Jesus added: “I thank God and Top Rank for the incredible opportunity to walk this path alongside them. Following in my father’s footsteps This was the start of something truly special. Thank you Puerto Rico for your unwavering support. I am excited to begin this journey filled with passion and dedication. I am ready to give my all to achieve greatness and create my own story.”
Both father and son fought for Puerto Rico in the Olympics. Juan came to the 2004 Athens Games and López de Jesus this year in Paris. He went out in the opening match against gold medalist Hasanboy Dusmatov.
Explosive fighter Juanma last fought in 2019 and is 36-6-1 (32 KO) when he retires.
