Olympian Brown signs with Hearn's Matchroom

Patrick Brown won 19 and lost four fights in his amateur career

British Olympian Patrick Brown has signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.

The 25-year-old from Manchester will make his professional debut as a cruiserweight in 2025.

Brown will be trained by Jamie Moore, alongside Matchroom stablemate Jack Catterall.

Brown, a two-time British champion, lost in the first round at this summer's Paris Olympics.

"Since meeting with Eddie for the first time, it was clear that our visions aligned," said Brown.

"Matchroom were always my first choice, but you have to weigh up all of your options.

"After really exciting discussions about the future, it was a no-brainer to go with them.

"There’s some huge fights to be made and my dreams have always been to sell out arenas, to bring back the Ricky Hatton days in Manchester.

"That’s what always gets me going, to have some good wars and good boxing fights. Watch this space - I’ll be coming for it all."

Hearn said: "This is a signing that I’m incredibly excited about.

"All of us at Matchroom truly believe that Pat Brown has it in him to become a star of British boxing.

"I’m confident that he can bring back the massive nights to Manchester. He’s an incredibly popular young man and has the ability to sell out arenas in Manchester and beyond in years to come."