WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER ADDED TO THE TELEVISED UNDERCARD OF PORTER VS. UGAS – LIVE ON FOX – MARCH 9TH
Ventura, کیلی فورنیا: فروری 18, 2019
Francisco ‘Chia’ سانتانا (25-6-1, 12 کوس) بنا دے گی ان پی بی سی debut on the televised undercard of the WBC Welterweight World Championship Fight کے درمیان شان پورٹر اور Yordenis Ugas کی پر رہتے ہیں فاکس پر March 9th at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, کیلی فورنیا.
Santana will face Arizona’s ہابل راموس (23-3-2, 18 کوس) in what promises to be an action packed battle between two aggressive fighters both coming off victories, with the winner in line to face an opponent from PBC’s deep welterweight stable later this year.
سانتانا, who is coming off one of the biggest upsets of 2018 when he defeated اولمپک گولڈ میڈلسٹ and world title challenger, فیلکس Diaz میں, is currently ranked #14 میں WBC.
“It’s crazy how much can change in a year.” explains, سانتانا.
“Last year at this time I was coming off back to back controversial losses that I felt I had won. My promoter had dropped me. I couldn’t find a fight. I had been out of the ring for a year. It looked like my career was over. I actually landed the Diaz fight because a friend entered me in an online contest to be an alternate fighter for a WBC tournament. The fans voted me in and when a fighter was injured, I was bumped up into the main tournament. I knew no one was giving me a chance to beat Diaz who was the favorite to win the whole tournament but when I’m overlooked that’s when I’m the most dangerous. The win landed me in the WBC’s Top 15 rankings allowing me to now be able to fight for their world title. I believe I am only one or two fights away from that opportunity and no one is going to stand in my way.”
Having worked with several promoters throughout his 14 سال کے پیشہ ورانہ کیریئر, Santana is happy to be featured on a major پریمیئر باکسنگ چیمپئنز واقعہ.
“The amount of world class welterweights that PBC has is unreal, شامل 4 کے 5 current world champions. It’s literally a who’s who of the division. I’m beyond excited to be able to make my PBC debut on Fox in primetime on the undercard of the WBC welterweight title fight. I have nothing but respect for a fellow hard working fighter like Ramos and I expect a war but I intend to make a statement on March 9th and come out victorious.”
سانتانا, a Santa Barbara native who lives and trains in Ventura, California atKnuckleHeadz Boxing Gym with trainer, جوزف “Hoss” Janik, is a favorite amongst hardcore boxing fans for his relentless in ring style and his fight anyone, کہیں بھی, anytime attitude that has seen him give multiple future world champions all they could handle. اس کے علاوہ, he’s widely considered one of the friendliest fighters in the entire sport.
“I follow the golden rule. Treat others how you want to be treated. I’m a boxer but I’m a also massive boxing fan. Nothing is better than going to the fights and talking boxing with other fans. I’m no different than them. I wake up and run. I go to work all day with an hour commute back and forth. I hit the gym at night. I spend what little time I have left with my family. Then I go to sleep exhausted. I haven’t caught many breaks in this sport but I still haven’t given up on my dream of being a world champion. In life or in boxing, my motto is train, جنگ, جیت. I think that’s something everyone can relate to.”
FRANCISCO ‘CHIA’ SANTANA CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Former WBA International Champion
Has wins over 4 former world champions and challengers
Has a draw against world title challenger, جولین ولیمز
Has gone the distance with world champions like Jermell Charlo
Has taken the “O” سے 3 different prospects including Eddie Gomez
His 1st round KO of undefeated Kendal Mena was ESPN’s #2 Play of the Day