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Sampson Boxing’s newest promotional signing, Argentinean amateur star and two-time Olympian, 알베르토 “영향” Melián, will be taking the “로마 첸코” route into the professional ranks by facing Diego Ricardo Santillan (23-2, 15 KOS 호텔) in an eight-round bout for his first professional fight on 토요일, 12월 16, at the Macro Stadium of the Argentine Federation of Boxing (FAB) 부에노스 아이레스.
A formidable foe for anyone, the 30-year-old Santillan, from Tartagal, Salta, 아르헨티나, is a former Argentina (FAB), WBC Mundo Hispano and South American Bantamweight Champion. 멜리안, 그러나, has requested the fast track to a world championship and promoter Lewkowicz has agreed.
“Alberto is regarded as one of the best Argentine amateur boxers ever and he’s ready for the best of the professional ranks. We hope to have him fighting for a world championship within 10 싸움,” Lewkowicz은 말했다.
Lewkowicz says that Melian’s amateur credentials are enough to let him forego the usual development period of a new professional.
“In addition to his two Olympic appearances, Alberto fought in nearly every international tournament and won dozens of titles. He’s ready for anyone in the world going into his first fight. We have every confidence in him.”
Melián vs. Santillan will be televised live by TyC Sports Argentina. |
