Up-and-coming management company Realm Sports led by longtime boxing executive Sam Katkovski has added amateur standout Wanderley Pereira to their roster.
Pereira, who went 72-11 as an amateur, will fight professionally as a middleweight.
The 23-year-old Brazilian won gold at the 2022 South American Games. He later won silver at the 2023 World Championships and at the Pan-Am Games, and reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympics, losing to eventual gold medalist Oleksandr Khizhniak.
Realm Sports, which also represents former cruiserweight title holder Arsen Goulamirian, middleweight contender Austin Williams, highly regarded featherweight Arnold Khegai and former junior featherweight belt holder Jesse Magdaleno, was delighted to expand its portfolio with the acquisition of the impressive Brazilian boxer.
“Wanderley has enjoyed a very successful amateur career, medaling at both the World Championships and Pan American Games, and he quickly became one of my priorities to sign and work with,” said Katkovski. “His style is made for the pros and we believe he has all the skills to become a superstar.
“We are excited for him to start his career as my partner Aventis Sports and I guide him to numerous world titles.”
Head of recruitment and talent development Taylor O’Higgins has long recognized the ability of Pereira and felt the timing was right to bring him on board.
“I’ve been following Wanderley for the past few years in the amateurs, and he immediately stood out to me as someone whose skills would translate perfectly to the professional ranks,” said O’Higgins. “With a fan-friendly style as well as impressive hand speed, physicality and power, I believe Wanderley is the next star to emerge from the burgeoning boxing scene in Brazil.
“I can’t wait to see his progress going forward, both in the amateur and professional ranks.”
Pereira is tentatively scheduled to make his debut in February. The work plan calls for him to also continue to fight as an amateur with one eye on representing his country at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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