2012 United States Olympian Charles Conwell has signed with DiBella Entertainment and Tony Holden Promotions.
“I just had no more desire to fight again in the Olympics,” Conwell told ESPN. “It was a good experience but it was a one-time thing. I am ready to fight professionally.”
“It’s going to be smooth. There will be no problems at all,” Conwell said of dropping down 11 pounds
“I had Conwell on top of my list of American Olympians I was interested in signing,” DiBella said. “I thought he was one of the top two American Olympians with [silver medalist] Shakur Stevenson. I also felt that Charles was the best fit for my company. He’s tremendously poised in the ring for his age, he has great amateur experience, he can punch, he can move, he’s multidimensional. He’s one of those rare talents.
“I had hoped from the beginning I could do a deal with him. It took some patience. I work with other kids Dave manages. He’s a good manager and we can work well together.”
“We have casinos in Oklahoma interested in these kids,” DiBella said. “I want to keep them busy, expose them in New York, in Cleveland, in Michigan, but we want to also do for them what Tony did for Ivan Baranchyk.”
“When I saw what Tony did for Baranchyk in creating a home base for him in Oklahoma I think it’s a great opportunity to develop a fighter like Charles the same way,” DiBella said. “We can have him fight in major markets but also find him a fan base there. I’m going to keep this kid busy and I’m not going to rush him because he’s a kid. He doesn’t have all his strength yet. You have to develop the kid properly.”
“It was the best offer that came to us and I felt like those were the people who were most interested in me and my career,” Conwell said. “I also want to expand my fan base all over the country, so their plan to have me fighting all over, including showcasing me in Oklahoma, is a good one. I’m looking forward to it.”
