Toledo, OH (JUNE 25, 2015)–This past Saturday night at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., top lightweight prospect SONNY FREDRICKSON (9-0, 6 KO sika) had to dig down deep and get up from the canvas on his way to stopping tough 29-fight veteran Juan Santiago in the second round of their scheduled six-round bout which took place on the Andre Ward vs. Paul Smith undercard.

Fredrickson dominated the first round and it was looking like an easy night as he scored a knockdown at the end of the frame. As Fredrickson went in for the finish, he was a little careless and got caught with a perfect counterpunch that sent him the canvas for the first time as a pro or amateur.

Fredrickson wabonisa nokuzimisela a iqhawe ekwenziweni, came back in round two and landed some booming shots that hurt Santiago and the fight was rightfully waved off.

“Kwaba yokufunda enkulu,” uthe Fredrickson of the first
round knockdown. “Santiago Kwakunzima, I got a little reckless and paid the price. Ngisho Umphikisi kwalimala kuba stilldangerous, kanjalo mina nakanjani ukuthatha lesi sifundo ukuze inhliziyo ukuba angibeke fighter abetter.”

“Ngijabule ukunqoba nokunikela abalandeli i show esijabulisayo. I’m going to get right back in the gym and look forward to fighting again very soon.

Fredrickson iphethwe boxing ummeli Rick Torres of Victory Sports Entertainment.

Victory Sports & Ezokuzijabulisa elisanda kwakhiwa umsubathi ukuphathwa inkampani namahhovisi e New York kanye Las Vegas. Founded by noted sports attorney Rick Torres and boxing trainer Michael Leanardi, Victory uye kancane kancane wakha i esitebeleni umxhwele amathemba abasha ukuthi unethemba zisize for stardom esizayo. Victory Sports’ website www.victorysportsent.com