Faa Aroraa, PA (April 17, 2015)—Apopo po, April 18, i te Faa Aroraa Casino Resort, Ka tapae Whakatairanga Kingi o te po tino o te mekemeke kia e ka headlined e te 8-a tawhio whitu super a'ee tūmomo i waenganui i Phillip Jackson Benson a Darnell Boone.

But one of the featured attractions will see the continued growth of 18 year-old jr. Kōmāmā Milton Santiago jr (9-0, 3 KO o)

Santiago of Warminster, Ka tangohia PA i runga i Ray Vélez (3-6-1, 1 KO) in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

“My training went well. I trained hard and I sparred with undefeated 130-pounder Jason Sosa, welterweight contender Ray Robinson and undefeated lightweight Angel Ocasio,” said Santiago.

As most 18 year-olds, Santiago is a student. The senior at William Tennant High School is also a student of his craft and did some research on his opponent.

“I know he is from New York. He is a rough fighter and he looks to be my toughest opponent to date. I know I have to be smart and fight my heart out.”

As most kids his age, Santiago knows that the most important aspect of his career that while he stays undefeated he has to continue his growth as a fighter.

“I have improved on sitting on my shots. The thing I been working on most is defense and changing it to offense. Slipping shots and setting up for counters.”

With each, Santiago, who is managed by Moz Gonzalez and Eddie Woods, gets closer to a goal of being a world champion.

“I think in the next 12 marama, I want to be fighting for some regional titles and hopefully they will lead to the biggest opportunities. I am looking for another seven fights in 2015.”

“I have always had a high confidence level. I still get nerves here and there but that is common in all fighters. But I always have a lot of confidence. I just want to thank everyone who has supported me and I know I will have continued success.”

I roto i te pāngia e waru-a tawhio:

Ko Emanuera Aleem (11-0, 7 KO;s) o Richmond, VA. Ka tangohia i runga i Emmnauel Sanchez (6-2, 1 KO) o Laredo, Texas i roto i te a'ee taumahawaenga.

Rawiri Grayton (10-0, 8 KO o) o Washington, D.C. Ka whawhai Grayson Blake (6-3, 2 Ahau o) o State College, PA. i roto i te a'ee Welterweight.

Jarrett Hurd (14-0, 8 KO o) o Accokeek, MD. Ka whawhai hōia uaua Eric Mitchell(23-11-2, 11 KO o) o Philadelphia i roto i te a'ee taumahawaenga.

I roto i te pāngia e ono-a tawhio:

Milton Santiago (9-0, 3 Ahau o) o Philadelphia e tangohia i runga i Ray Vélez (3-6-1, 1 KO) o Brooklyn, NY. i roto i te JR. Welterweight a'ee.

Ivan Golub (6-0, 4 KO o) o Brooklyn, Ka pouaka NY Thomas Allen (4-7, 4 KO o) o St. Hohepa, MO. i roto i te a'ee taumahawaenga.

Dauren Yeleussinov (1-0, 1 KO) o Brooklyn, NY. Ka whawhai Julio Garcia (6-8, 3 KO;s) o Rinocn, PR. i roto i te a'ee taumahawaenga super.

Dennis Galarza (7-1, 4 KO o) o Brooklyn, NY whawhai Ihu Flowers (7-11, 1 KO) o Fort Myers, FL. i roto i te whawhai Kōmāmā.

I roto i te pāngia e wha-a tawhio:

Kevin Garcia (0-1) o Philadelphia e tangohia i runga i Eric Hall (0-3) o Philadelphia i roto i te a'ee Kōmāmā.

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