Sammy Contreras, a 21-year-old undefeated lightweight prospect from Los Angeles, has inked a multi-year promotional deal with Top Rank Boxing. Bob Arum expects a “limitless” future for the young boxer.
Top Rank Boxing has faced challenges in 2026 without a broadcast partner, leading to the departure of several talents. The signing of Contreras, who is 5-0 with 2 KOs professionally, signals a renewed effort to build their roster.
Following the deal, Contreras said:
This moment means everything to me. All the hard work and sacrifice I’ve made every day have led me here with Top Rank. But this is only the beginning. I’m going to keep working, keep sacrificing, and continue proving that I belong here.
Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum spoke highly of the talented boxer, saying:
Sammy Contreras is a talented young lightweight with the ability to go very far in this sport. His future is limitless. He has ties to multiple communities, and that will allow him to connect with a wide range of fans. Los Angeles has produced many great fighters and champions, and we expect Sammy to carry on that tradition.
Contreras’ Amateur Pedigree
Contreras is a 14-time national amateur champion. He began his boxing career at eight and competed in more than 200 amateur bouts, facing the likes of Abdullah Mason, Emiliano Fernando Vargas and Dedrick Crocklem.
He represented the Mexican national team at the youth level in 2016 and represented El Salvador at the 2023 Pan Am Games and 2024 Olympic qualifiers. He has also sparred with Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios. Contreras is trained and managed by his father, Sam Contreras.
He is scheduled to fight Cesar Canti in a six-round bout on March 21st, 2026, at the Orange Show Convention Center in San Bernardino, California, on a ProBox TV show.
