Ukrainian WBA lightweight champion Artem Dalakyan will sign a contract with Queensberry Promotions, which is headed by well-known promoter Frank Warren, in case of a victory over Costa Rican David Jimenez.

This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian promotion company Union Boxing Promotion Yuriy Ruban.

" As soon as the WBA appointed the Costa Rican as the official contender, we began negotiations. Our champion Artem Dalakyan held all previous title defenses in Ukraine, but now, unfortunately, this is impossible due to the Russian attack. Tyson Fury's promoter, British Frank Warren, offered help in organizing the championship fight.. This fact once again underlines how the UK stands in solidarity with and supports Ukraine.. Artyom's training has already begun, sparring has started this week.

Speaking about the future, there is the following agreement with the British promoter:

if Artem wins against De La Hoya, he will sign a co-promotion contract with Queensberry Promotions and a possible fight for unification of titles before the end of 2023,"

The Ukrainian will defend the WBA belt on January 28, 2023 in London at Wembley. The fight will take place on the undercard of the fight between Artur Beterbiev and Anthony Yarde.

34-year-old Dalakyan won the 2018 world title. In November 2021, in a duel against Luis Concepcion, the Ukrainian successfully defended the belt for the fifth time..

Recall that recently an agreement with Frank Warren's promotional company Queensberry Promotions was signed by Ukrainian lightweight boxer Denis Berinchyk..