WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER ADDED TO THE TELEVISED UNDERCARD OF PORTER VS. UGAS – LIVE ON FOX – MARCH 9TH
Ventura, 加利福尼亞州: 二月 18, 2019
Francisco ‘Chia’ 桑塔納 (25-6-1, 12 科斯) 會讓他 PBC debut on the televised undercard of the WBC Welterweight World Championship Fight 間 肖恩·波特 和 約爾德尼斯·格斯 住在 狐狸 上 March 9th at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, 加利福尼亞州.
Santana will face Arizona’s 阿貝爾·拉莫斯 (23-3-2, 18 科斯) 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.
桑塔納, who is coming off one of the biggest upsets of 2018 when he defeated 奧運金牌得主 and world title challenger, 費利克斯·迪亞斯, is currently ranked #14 在 WBC.
“It’s crazy how much can change in a year.” 說明, 桑塔納.
“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 年的職業生涯, Santana is happy to be featured on a major 總理拳擊冠軍 事件.
“The amount of world class welterweights that PBC has is unreal, 含 4 的 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.”
桑塔納, a Santa Barbara native who lives and trains in Ventura, California atKnuckleHeadz Boxing Gym with trainer, 約瑟夫· “Hoss” Janik, is a favorite amongst hardcore boxing fans for his relentless in ring style and his fight anyone, 隨地, anytime attitude that has seen him give multiple future world champions all they could handle. 此外, 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, 戰鬥, 贏. 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, 朱利安·威廉姆斯
Has gone the distance with world champions like Jermell Charlo
Has taken the “該” 從 3 different prospects including Eddie Gomez
His 1st round KO of undefeated Kendal Mena was ESPN’s #2 Play of the Day