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GOLDEN BOY MAKES MAJOR MOVES IN CRUISERWEIGHT AND HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISIONS, SIGNS FOUR FUTURE WORLD CHAMPIONS TO BEGIN NEW ERA

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TRISTAN “SWEET T” KALKREUTH, ROBIN “ROBZ” SAFAR, FEDERICO PACHECO JR., AND JOSHUA “GOOD” EDWARDS SIGN MULTIYEAR CONTRACTS WITH GOLDEN BOY

LOS ANGELES (January 31, 2025) — Golden Boy has firmly planted its stake in the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions with the momentous signings of four future world champions. These signings mark the beginning of a new era in their respective divisions and include the re-signing of blue-chip cruiserweight prospect Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth (14-1, 10 KOs), top-rated cruiserweight Robin “Robz” Safar (17-0, 12 KOs), undefeated heavyweight prospect Federico Pacheco Jr. (7-0, 5 KOs), and 2023 Pan American Games gold medalist and 2024 Olympian Joshua “Good” Edwards.

“The heavyweight division hasn’t been this hot in decades,” said Golden Boy Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Every single one of these prospects has the potential to become a world champion in the heavier divisions. Nobody builds champions better than Golden Boy, and I’m extremely excited to get into the mix of the heavyweight division.”



"After my dominant victory over Sergey Kovalev, every top promotional company came knocking with offers. I took my time, weighed my options carefully, and it became clear—Golden Boy Promotions was the obvious choice,” said Safar. “Having a multi division champion and Hall of Famer like Oscar De La Hoya leading my career, I can confidently say I have the best promotional team in boxing. I worked my way into a top-15 position on my own, so just imagine what we’ll accomplish together. With their experience, vision, and game plan, I don’t see how I can fail. They have big plans for me in 2025 and beyond, and together, we’re going to make history.”

“I have been boxing all of my life, and to be able to get to this point is a blessing,” said Edwards. “I want to thank Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy for believing in me and my skills. I am proud to represent Southside Houston in my journey to become a heavyweight world champion one day.”



“Signing with Golden Boy Promotions is a dream come true,” said Pacheco. “Working with Oscar De La Hoya and his team is an incredible opportunity, and I know I’m in the right place to grow as a fighter. With their guidance, I’m confident I can reach my full potential and one day become the heavyweight champion of the world.”

“I’m proud to be able to extend my contract with Golden Boy and continue my dream of being one of the best in my division,” said Kalkreuth. “With the help of Oscar and Golden Boy mixed with my determination, nothing will get in the way of me becoming a world champion.”



Born to a Swedish mother and a Kurdish father, Robin “Robz” Safar (17-0, 12 KOs) grew up in the Stockholm suburb of Visättra, where he faced numerous challenges in an environment where wrong turns were more common than success stories. At age 19, he turned to boxing as a means to rise above the adversity surrounding him. Under the watchful eye of trainer Ibn Cason, the younger brother of former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, Safar has worked his way to an impressive undefeated record of 17-0. He announced himself on the scene in the summer of 2024 after crushing former light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev. His dominant performance solidified him as a rising force in the cruiserweight division. With a top-15 ranking in two of the four sanctioning bodies, Safar is now on the doorstep of a world title. His journey from the streets of Visättra to the global boxing stage is a testament to his resilience and dedication to the sport.



Representing Southside Houston, No. 1 USA Boxing-ranked heavyweight Joshua “Good” Edwards is a 24-year-old powerhouse ready to prove he has the charisma and talent to be a world champion. A 2023 Pan American Games gold medalist, Edwards defeated Cuban champion Abner Teixeira in the finals, becoming only the second American to win gold in the super heavyweight division at the Pan American Games. This victory qualified him to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. He is also a 2021 USA Boxing national champion in the super heavyweight division. Edwards trains with Ronnie Shields and Melvin Malone in Houston.



The undefeated Federico Pacheco Jr. (7-0, 5 KOs) is a 21-year-old rising star in the heavyweight division from Los Angeles. Trained by Coach Omar Villanueva, Pacheco has quickly made a name for himself in the boxing world. Known for his powerful punches and impressive ring presence, he is a force to be reckoned with. Pacheco is also the younger brother of renowned boxer Diego Pacheco, and like his sibling, he is determined to make his mark on the sport. With a promising future ahead, Pacheco continues to hone his skills, aiming for greatness as he climbs the ranks in the heavyweight division. Despite a limited amateur background, he has proven himself by sparring with heavyweight champions and contenders as a teenager, including Zhilei Zhang, Frank Sanchez, and Arslanbek Makhmudov.



Re-signing with Golden Boy, blue-chip cruiserweight Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth (14-1, 10 KOs), of Duncanville, Texas, has built a strong prospect résumé since signing with Golden Boy in 2019. Kalkreuth started boxing at age 9 under the guidance of his father and built an amateur background of more than 100 fights. A standout amateur, he is a two-time USA Boxing national champion in the youth division. Since turning professional, his record includes a majority of knockout victories against tough contenders.




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