MTK-managed super featherweight Alex Dilmaghani (19-2-1) has signed a promotional deal with Probellum. The 30 year-old Dilmaghani's best pro result came when he drew a thrilling IBO world title fight with Francisco Fonseca in 2019. He was stopped in the final round of a humdinger for the European title the following year against Samir Ziani. Now the Surrey-born southpaw is itching to return to action and is eyeing three bouts under the Probellum banner in 2022 to help push him back towards world title contention. “I am very pleased to sign with Probellum, they are a massive player already and are only going to get bigger,” said Dilmaghani. “With the amount of shows and co-promoters that they have worldwide, I am thrilled to be able to showcase my style to the widest possible audience. Together I am confident that we can achieve my goal of becoming world champion.”
Surrey-born Dilmaghani has been a boxing globe trotter having lived and fought in Canada and Mexico for spells during his career and is trained by the great Nacho Beristain, but the 5’8” puncher is currently working in Manchester with former lightweight champion Anthony Crolla.
“Alex is another great addition to the Probellum stable,” said Richard Schaefer, President of Probellum. “We have seen in his two most recent fights that he has a fan-friendly style and we are determined to get him the big fights in front of the biggest audience possible, so he can do what he does best and put on a real show.”
"I’m really pleased to get a deal over the line for Alex, he is an exceptional talent who we really believe can go on and win major titles with Probellum backing him,” added manager Lee Eaton of MTK. “Activity is key for Alex and that’s what he is going to get partnering with Probellum. These are exciting times for him and we look forward to seeing his career continue to succeed.” 
JAN. 10, 2022: MTK Global announced the signing of super featherweight Alex Dilmaghani (19-2-1, 8 KOs). He has operated at featherweight in recent years, challenging for the IBO title in 2019 and the European title in 2020. [The European title loss, in 2020 to Samir Ziani, was Dilmaghani's last ring action]. With a vast of experience under his belt, having fought all around the world in countries such as the UK, Mexico and Canada, the 30 year-old is now ready to step up again. News on when Dilmaghani will have his first bout as an MTK Global fighter will be announced in due course.
Dilmaghani said: “I’m excited to sign and be a part of one of the most recognised and most powerful teams in boxing. It feels very good to be in such great company with great fighters. I’m happy that I’ve been in some good fights for the fans so far in my career, but I’m looking forward to now achieving so much more with MTK Global. My aim is to become world champion, and I will fight anybody. I’ve been training in Mexico with Nacho Beristain and in England with Anthony Crolla, and I’m ready to get back in the ring as soon as possible.”
MTK Global Promoter Lee Eaton added: “It’s great to add Alex Dilmaghani to our stable. He’s been involved in some incredible battles, including a Fight of the Year contender in 2020, and he is an extremely talented boxer. He’s been hard at work training behind the scenes over the past year, and we can’t wait to get him back into the ring in the very near future so that everybody can see exactly what he is capable of.”
