Rex Tso agrees to one-year contract extension with Top Rank
Hong Kong’s ‘Wonder Kid’ to stay with the premier boxing organisation until at least 2018, boosting his hopes of earning a world title shot as the WBO No 1 ranked contender
Hong Kong’s “Wonder Kid” Rex Tso Sing-yu has agreed to a one-year contract extension with Top Rank, one of the sport’s premier boxing promoters.
Tso’s coach and manager, Jay Lau Chi-yuen, announced on Tuesday that the 29-year-old unbeaten southpaw will stay with the famous organisation, founded by Bob Arum in the 1960s, for at least another 12 months, giving the Hong Kong star a boost in his pursuit of gaining a shot at the world super flyweight title this year.
“This is definitely good news for Rex as he is now the No 1 ranked WBO contender. He earned a contract extension because of his hard work. It’s taken Rex five years to become the No 1 ranked fighter,” said Lau.
Being a Top Rank fighter has its privileges. Fight contracts – anything from guaranteed purse, accommodation and travelling expenses – are easier to negotiate since Arum’s organisation has a reputation second to none in the fight game.
Top Rank’s 50-plus stable of elite fighters also includes Philippines icon Manny Pacquiao and China’s world flyweight champion Zou Shiming.