London 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Taras Shelestyuk (18-0, 10 KOs) who competes in the pro welterweight division, has signed a contract with Richard Schafer's Probellum promotional organization. His next fight after a nearly two-year layoff will take place this coming Saturday, October 16, in Cancun, Mexico against local boxer Ricardo Salas Rodriguez (16-2, 11 KOs).
Currently under contract at Probellum are Regis Prograis, Badou Jack, Eimantas Stanionis, Arthur Biyarslanov, Ricky Burns, Eduardo Hernandez and Brandon Moore.