Hong Kong's Rex Tso one win away from WBA super flyweight world title shot, says Top Rank's Bob Arum
Top Rank's Bob Arum says the Hong Kong star can face the WBA super flyweight champion from Japan if he defeats Enriquez in Macau
Hong Kong star Rex Tso Sing-yu celebrated his two-year deal with Top Rank with famed promoter Bob Arum promising a world title shot if he wins his bout on the undercard of Saturday night's Showdown at Sands.
After signing with one of the world's leading promoters for five fights over the next two years, the 27-year-old "Wonder Kid" was being lined up to face Japan's Kohei Kono, the reigning WBA (World Boxing Association) super flyweight champion, at the Cotai Arena in July.
"If he wins this fight he'll be fighting for the world WBA title against the Japanese boy, Kono [30-8-1, 13 KOs]," said Arum, guaranteeing a historic first world title shot for a Hong Kong fighter.
Rex has developed tremendously in the years since he has been fighting here in Macau. We think he can be a real star
Tso is looking to stretch his unbeaten run to 16 fights when he faces Filipino Michael Enriquez for the vacant WBA (World Boxing Association) international super flyweight title, which is one tier below world title status.
Arum, the Top Rank founder and chief executice, said Tso would be a "good addition" to the 50-strong stable as his company's goal was to "develop as many Chinese stars as it could".
The contract means Top Rank will co-promote five fights with Tso's promotional company, DEF Promotions.
The deal could prove lucrative for Tso, who could rake in more than HK$3 million if he stays undefeated over his next five fights.