The Coachella Valley crowd was electrified, rallying behind their hometown warrior, Jose “Tito” Sanchez (12-0, 7 KOs), as he battled through ten grueling rounds against the unyielding Walter Santibañes (12-3, 2 KOs) from Phoenix, Arizona. In the end, Tito’s hand was raised in victory, securing unanimous nods from the judges at 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92. Broadcast live from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on DAZN, this event was a collaborative spectacle with Miguel Cotto Promotions.
Tito Sanchez, fresh off his triumph, acknowledged the pivotal role of Golden Boy and Miguel Cotto Promotions. “Stepping into the ring in my hometown as the main event was akin to entering a battlefield,” he declared. “The crowd’s thunderous support was the wind beneath my wings, helping me to persevere even when my right middle knuckle gave out in the third round. Thanks to the unwavering backing of Coachella Valley, victory was mine.”
In a display of sheer dominance, Eric Priest (12-0, 8 KOs) of Kansas City, Missouri, decimated Paul Mendez (21-5-2, 11 KOs) of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Eric Priest summed up his victory with confidence. “Adjustments made post my last fight were crucial, and they paid off tonight with this knockout,” he stated. “Training in Las Vegas has been a game changer, allowing me to hone my skills alongside the best in the business. To the middleweight division, take note – I’m here to stay.”
Golden Boy’s new signee, Jorge Chavez (9-0, 7 KOs) of San Diego, made an unforgettable debut, overpowering Jerson Ortiz (17-10, 8 KOs) from Managua, Nicaragua. Chavez’s dominance was evident, culminating in a second-round stoppage that left no doubt about his prowess.
In a match that can only be described as a war of attrition, Ricardo Ruvalcaba (11-0-1, 9 KOs) from Ventura clashed with Irvin Macias (15-4, 10 KOs) from Monterrey, Mexico. The judges unanimously declared Ruvalcaba the victor in this relentless welterweight bout.
Opening the broadcast with a statement, Justin “Just-in-time” Figueroa (7-0, 6 KOs) from Atlantic City, New Jersey, showcased his knockout power against Jerome Clayton (3-3-1, 3 KOs) from Metairie, Louisiana, ending the fight in the third round.
The night’s opening act saw Fabian Guzman (3-0, 3 KOs) from Orange, CA, display his knockout prowess against Rueben Johnson (0-4) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Guzman’s power was too much for Johnson, ending the fight in the second round.
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