Bantamweight Phenom Emmanuel Chance Signs with Top Rank

Southpaw sensation Emmanuel Chance, an 18-year-old bantamweight from East Orange, New Jersey, has signed a multi-year promotional contract with Top Rank.

Chance will make his highly anticipated professional debut in a four-round bout on Saturday, March 29, as part of the Mikaela Mayer-Sandy Ryan II undercard at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Managed by James Prince and co-promoted by Antonio Leonard, Chance joins a long list of elite fighters who have started their journey under Top Rank’s legendary banner.

A Future Star in the Making

Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum expressed high expectations for Chance, stating:

"Emmanuel is an exceptional talent who has already accomplished so much. His style is suited to the professional ranks. I look forward to watching his professional debut, the first fight in a journey that I believe will include multiple world championships."

Chance, eager to embrace the spotlight, shared his excitement:

"I am grateful and excited for the opportunity to showcase my skills. This didn’t hit me until I visited the Top Rank offices and took everything in. So many legendary fighters have started their careers with Top Rank, and I want to follow in their footsteps."

Dominance in the Amateur Ranks

Chance has been a force in national amateur tournaments for nearly a decade, training alongside fellow New Jersey native and three-weight world champion Shakur Stevenson.

His amateur accomplishments include:

USA Boxing Junior National Champion (2021)

USA Boxing Youth National Champion (2022)

Gold Medalist, Brandenburg Youth Cup (2023, Lindow, Germany)

Silver Medalist, U19 World Boxing Championships (2023, Pueblo, Colorado)

With an impressive resume and world-class experience, Chance is poised to make a major impact in the bantamweight division as he transitions into the professional ranks.