Jose Tito Sanchez & Eric Priest Remains Undefeated With Solid Victories
In an all-out war, featherweight Jose Tito Sanchez (12-0, 7KO) earned a hard-fought victory over a determined Walter Santibanes (12-3, 2KO)
Sanchez wasted no time and jumped on the older Santibanes with relentless aggression. He went to the body early with hard hooks and uppercuts that took some of the bit out of the older challenger.
However, Santibanes refused to go away quietly and fought back by landing hard right hands and hooks to the body. Despite complaining to the corner about his right, Sanchez continued to throw hard shots and used pure boxing ability to take control of the middle rounds.
In a test of will neither man wanted to give. Santibane found a second wind and started to target the closing left eye of the Californian. Sanchez closed out the fight strong by landing hard shots to the body and head.
In the closing rounds, both men took turns hurting the other with punishing shots. They were rewarded for their efforts by received a standing ovation from the fans when the final bell sounded.
Two judges scored it 99-91, and one judge had it 98-92 in favor of Sanchez. This was a good fight that showed Sanchez’s heart by passing such a tough test.
ERIC PRIEST OBLITERATES PAUL MENDEZ IN THE FIRST ROUND
Super middleweight prospect Eric Priest (12-0, 8KO) made quick work of veteran Paul Mendez (21-5-2, 11KO) without breaking a sweat.
The ring walk combined with the fighter’s introductions lasted longer than the actual fight. Right away, Priest went to work with the jab and threw counter shots that hurt Mendez in the first round.
Realizing his opponent’s defense was poor, the Texan landed a beautiful overhand right that put Mendez on the canvas. As the fight continued, Priest continued to attack with relentless aggression. After landing a barrage of right hands, the referee jumped in to stop the fight.
Priest made a statement by taking out Mendez and showing the difference in talent. Fighting under the watchful eye of trainer Ismael Salas, the talented undefeated prospect looks to be a force in the division.
