Day: February 23, 2021

Otto Wallin Makes Case for World Championship Challenge with Dominant Win over Dominic Breazeale

New York – For Immediate Release: February 23, 2021  --Swedish heavyweight contender Otto Wallin (22-1, 14 KO) continued to build his reputation as one of boxing’s best big men this past Saturday (February 20) by defeating division rival Dominic Breazeale via one-sided unanimous 12-round decision. The fight, nationally televised on SHOWTIME, saw Wallin out-work and out-land Breazeale 232-91, including 41.5% of his power punches. “Breazeale was a good step-up fight for me,” said Wallin, post-fight. “I stuck to my game plan and executed effectively. I knew going into the fight what I needed to do and took advantage of my strengths. I’m happy with how I performed against a big name and that I was able to do so on a big platf Wallin first caught the boxing world’s attention Read more [...]

20-1 California super flyweight Rocco Santomauro signs with Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker

Rocco Santomauro (R) BOSTON (February 23, 2021) - Ryan Roach's Fighter Locker has announced it has signed California super flyweight Rocco "So Cal Kid" Santomauro (20-1, 6 KOs) to an exclusive managerial contract. The 33-year-old Santomauro, fighting out of Apple Valley, CA, is riding a 7-fight win streak since suffering his only loss as a professional to then 14-0 Diego De La Hoya nearly five years ago. "I'm 33," Santomauro said, but I definitely feel I'm in my prime. My skill level is at its best and I'm always improving. When it comes to getting in there with top guys, I've been in the ring with many world champions, outside of fights, and I've more than held my own. It's all a matter of timing and I feel mine is here. I believe I'm very close to a major Read more [...]