Garan and Ioan Croft aim for titles after Matchroom signings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:13 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Identical twins Garan and Ioan Croft, both undefeated professional boxers, are training together to achieve their championship goals after signing with Matchroom earlier this year. They both won their Matchroom debuts in April, with Garan defeating Marco Simmonds and Ioan besting Novak Radulovic. Having transitioned from amateurs to pros in 2024, they are motivated by their competitive nature and support from new coach Anthony Crolla. The brothers express excitement for their future fights and the potential to bring boxing nights back to Wales. Their recent successes provide a foundation as they aim to fight for titles in the coming years.
- •Garan and Ioan Croft signed with Matchroom in February 2026.
- •Both twins are undefeated in their professional careers.
- •Their Matchroom debuts occurred in April, winning against Simmonds and Radulovic.
- •They switched from the Great Britain squad to professional boxing in 2024.
- •Trained by Anthony Crolla at Fox ABC gym in Oldham.
- 4:13 AMYahoo Sports — Twin aims of Welsh boxers Garan and Ioan Croft
- 4:13 AMBBC Sport — Twin aims of Welsh boxers Garan and Ioan Croft
"The fiercely competitive 24-year-old identical twin brothers from west Wales are pushing each other to achieve titles after signing with Matchroom.
"The fiercely competitive 24-year-old identical twin brothers from west Wales are pushing each other to achieve titles after signing with Matchroom.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 4:13 AMTwin aims of Welsh boxers Garan and Ioan Croft
The fiercely competitive 24-year-old identical twin brothers from west Wales are pushing each other to achieve titles after signing with Matchroom.
- BBC SportJun 15, 2026, 4:13 AMTwin aims of Welsh boxers Garan and Ioan Croft
The fiercely competitive 24-year-old identical twin brothers from west Wales are pushing each other to achieve titles after signing with Matchroom.
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