Top Rank Secures a Multi-fight Promotional Deal with Ukrainian Featherweight Contender Arnold Khegai
(April 9, 2024) – Ukrainian featherweight contender Arnold Khegai has signed a multi-fight promotional agreement with Top Rank. Khegai (21-1-1, 13 KOs), who is ranked No. 1 by the WBO and No. 3 by the IBF, is expected to return in the summer. “Arnold Khegai is one of the very best featherweights in the world, and he deserves an opportunity to prove himself at the championship level,” said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum. Khegai said, “Signing with Top Rank is a huge milestone in my career, and I'm grateful to Bob Arum for this opportunity. I'm ready to fight for any of the belts at featherweight. I want to show the world who I am.” “Arnold is an incredibly dedicated and talented fighter,” said Sam Katkovski, Khegai’s manager. “He will be the next world champion from Ukraine, following in the footsteps of Usyk and Lomachenko. Thank you to Top Rank for giving us the opportunity.” Khegai, who was born to Korean parents in Lymanske, Ukraine, turned to combat sports as a teenager to s... ... See more
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