Australian boxer Damien Hooper has signed professional terms with former world champion Ricky Hatton's promotion company.
The 21-year-old, who competed in the London 2012 Olympics, had reportedly been subject to offers from a number of promoters.
"I feel privileged to be signed with Hatton Promotions, the team is fantastic and Ricky is a legend. I'm going to make some big statements quickly in the pro ranks and I couldn't think of a better promoter than Hatton Promotions to showcase my skill to the world," he told reporters at a press conference.
"It's the next chapter in my life and I've been looking forward to this for quite some time. I have done my apprenticeship in amateurs and learnt as much possible. Now with my trainer Gareth Williams it's time to put in the hard work and repay the faith everybody has shown in me.
"I want to thank my management Brendan Bourke, Matt Clark and Philippe Fondu and of course Hatton Promotions."
Hooper won gold at the 2010 Youth Olympics.
