Top Rank has signed WBO welterweight champion Brian Norman Jr. to a multi-year contract extension, it was announced on Wednesday.

The news was released while Norman prepares to make the third defense of his title against Devin Haney on Nov. 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

“When I watch Brian Norman Jr., I think of all the legendary welterweights I’ve promoted," said Top Rank boss Bob Arum. "He has the physical tools and maturity required to become a generational fighter.

"We are thrilled to be part of the next phase of Brian’s career, which I believe will see him ascend from world champion to the top of the pound-for-pound list.”

Norman (28-0, 22 KOs) has been tied to Top Rank since signing with the promotional company in December 2022, when he was 22-0.

“I believe in loyalty,” Norman said. “Top Rank believed in me from the start, and I’m proud to keep building with the home team. We’re only getting started.”

After a stretch of workmanlike wins, Norman officially made his mark last year by viciously knocking out Giovani Santillan to win the WBO interim title.

Norman was elevated to full titleholder when former undisputed champion Terence Crawford left the division a year ago. After recovering from hand surgery, he successfully defended the crown this year against Derrieck Cuevas and Jin Sasaki.

His fifth-round stoppage against Sasaki was a sensational win on the road in Japan and one of the leading contenders for knockout of the year.

"It has been a total team effort to get Brian Norman Jr. to where he is today,” said Adrian Clark, CEO of Fighters First Management.

“I must credit Brian Norman Sr., Jolene Mizzone, and the Hall of Fame matchmakers, Brad Goodman and Bruce Trampler. We are excited to continue our partnership with Top Rank.”

Norman, a 24-year-old from Decatur, Georgia, is the second-youngest male champion in the sport.

DraftKings lists Norman as a minus-135 betting favorite to beat the plus-105 underdog Haney.

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