Carlos Angelo Santana (born 19 April 1988) is a Cuban professional boxer, fighting out of Miami, Florida, promoted by Don King.[5]
Angelo Santana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Carlos Angelo Santana April 19, 1988 |
| Nationality |  Cuba |
| Other names | La Cobra[1] The Cobra[2][3] |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 16 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life and amateur career
editSantana was born the middle brother among the three sons of Pedro and Felicia Santana.[4][6] He is a member of a boxing family as his father and uncle are former national champions.[6] Encouraged by his father, Santana started boxing at an early age, which led his father to turn into his amateur trainer.[4] He was not allowed to travel abroad due to the fact that some of his family members are defectors to the United States.[1] In order to reunite with his girlfriend Anay and achieve higher life standards, he sailed to Florida on a raft made of wood and tire inner tubes on a three-day journey in September 2007.[4][7] After 10 days he arrived in the US where he met Don King who instantly became his promoter for professional boxing.[2] He ended his amateur boxing career with a record of 180 wins and 3 losses.[4]
Professional career
editFour months after arriving in the US, he had his professional debut against Kenny Keaton in a potential 4-rounder in which he mismatched his opponent in the first round via TKO.[2][8] He won his first 4 bouts with stoppers in initial rounds.
He moved his weight level up and had his first bout at 140 lbs (63.5 kg)[9] and faced Ramzan Adaev from Russia for WBA Fedecaribe Light Welterweight title in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas in which he got through via doctor stoppage TKO in round 2.[10] This was the first pro-defeat for Adaev.[11] Santana kept training along with Jorge Rubio at the Xtreme Gym in Hialeah, Miami.[12] He has matched up Beninese Justin Savi on 23 June.[13]
Professional boxing record
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References
edit- ^ a b Zea, Natalia (2 November 2011). "Local Cuban Boxer Set To Defend Boxing Championship Sat". cbslocal. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ a b c "The Swimmer Leaves Castro, Finds King". thesweetscience.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ Michael, Phillip (5 November 2011). "Guillermo Jones Stops Marrone in Six, Retains WBA Title". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ a b c d e "Angelo 'The Cobra' Santana - Boxing Bio". fightsrec.com. 27 January 2009. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ "Santana Feels Ready For Brandon Rios, Paris". boxingscene.com. 14 August 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ a b Robb, Sharon (8 July 2009). "Defector Risks All For Love, Career". Sub Sentinel. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ Armit, Eric. "Angelo Santana, 9 November 2011". commboxing.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ "Roy Jones Dominates Felix Trinidad". eastsideboxing.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ "Agbeko vs Mares Undercard: Angelo Santana, Eric Morel, Eric Molina Quotes and Photos". bedlefthook.com. 11 August 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ Reeno, Rick (13 August 2011). "Eric Morel, Eric Molina, Angelo Santana Wins in Las Vegas". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ Avila, David A. (13 August 2011). "Mares Beats Agbeko to Win Bantam Tourney". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 17 March 2012.
- ^ Reynaldo, Sanchez (5 May 2012). "Angelo Santana Is Training Hard, Eager To Fight Again". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ^ Reynaldo, Sanchez (5 May 2012). "Angelo Santana Training Hard For Savi Clash". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 9 June 2012.
- ^ "Angelo Santana". Boxrec. Retrieved 17 March 2011.
- ^ "Angelo Santana boxer". fightsrec.com. Retrieved 17 March 2011.