For the second time this week, Lou DiBella and 50 Cent have announced the signing of a high profile New York-based prospect to an exclusive co-promotional contract.
The two promoters, who just yesterday announced the signing of five-time NY Golden Gloves Champion Shemuel “The Chosen One” Pagan (2-0, 1KO), have now added one of the top US amateur prospects with the signing of Christopher “Golden” Galeano, of the Bronx. The #1-ranked 165lb. National Champion is set to make his much anticipated pro debut on the SMS Promotions/DBE-promoted “Big Apple Boxing” card on September 16, at Resorts World Casino in Jamaica, Queens.
“Chris Galeano is one of the best prospects in the United States and I am thrilled to be co-promoting him with 50 Cent’s SMS Promotions. Chris is a skilled boxer, a puncher, a college student and a great person. He comes from a great family and has all the tools to become a world champion,” said DiBella.
“Chris has endless potential. He’s proven his skills in the ring. I look forward to giving him a platform to continue to compete at the highest level,” said 50 Cent.
Galeano, a 20-year-old Puerto Rican American, first started boxing at the age of 12. After a successful stint in the juniors, having reached the 2008 Junior Olympic National Championships, Galeano picked up his first major title as a senior amateur, winning the Ringside World Championships in 2010. In 2011, he won his first New York Golden Gloves title. He reached the finals in 2012, losing to fellow DBE-promoted prospect Patrick Day, before winning the coveted title again in 2013. Galeano closed out his amateur career by winning the 2013 165-pound USA National Championship, which propelled him to his #1-ranking.
In addition to making his pro debut this year, Galeano will be entering his third year of college at City College of NY, where he is pursuing a degree in Business.