Mike Altamura joins Sweet Science MGT

Australia’s Mike Altamura is one of boxing’s very best at managing the careers of fighters.  Altamura has a wealth of experience taking boxers from their debut to world championships and everything in between. 

He recently connected with Montreal, Canada’s Sweet Science MGT, in a partnership that looks like a great fit. 

Altamura has a resume that boasts taking 10 fighters to world titles, extensive experience in scouting multiple Olympics and he has worked with fighters and companies across an incredible 80 countries worldwide.

To say he’ll bring a strong skillset to Sweet Science MGT is an understatement, to say the least.

Despite being a relatively new company, led by CEO and Athlete Manager Katia Benal, the firm has an impressive roster of fighters.

They have Top-5 world-ranked Caroline Veyre, WBA #2-ranked Rima Ayadi, gifted Bronx fighter Stacia Suttles, and Nova Scotia, Canada’s Wyatt Sanford, among many other blue-chip prospects.

Reached at home, Altamura was excited to delve into this new chapter in his career. 

“Yes, Sweet Science MGT is out of Canada, led by Katia Benal. I know Katia from years back and we have kept in touch. I met her through a great fighter named Tammara Thibeault who was in Australia for the 2018 Gold Coast Games”, said Altamura. “I like the energy. Katia has put together a very formidable team and it’s so refreshing to see someone who battles and fights for their fighters. Katia is so caring and so hands-on”, he said.

Altamura has an outstanding reputation industry-wide for his ability to deftly move fighters. His experience in working with everybody from 4-round, pre-lim opponents to world champions, makes him an invaluable part of a team. And, he is passionate about the sport. This is something that he saw in Benal.

“I’m attracted to passion and drive. Katia has achieved so much in a short time. To see her out there pushing and battling every day to land her fighters their best opportunity. It is very refreshing”, he said. “To have the opportunity to partner with someone like that - I’m blessed”.