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Tito Sanchez To Face Walter Santibañes On Dec. 14
In the last scheduled fight of 2023, Golden Boy Fight Night
on DAZN will close out the year at Fantasy Springs Resort
Casino with an action-packed main event featuring local,
Cathedral City native and WBC Super Bantamweight Continental
Latino Titleholder Jose “Tito” Sanchez (11-0, 7 KOs)
participating in a 10-round match against Phoenix, Arizona’s
Walter Santibañes (12-2, 2 KOs). The fight night is
presented in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions and
will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.
Hailing from Cathedral City, the undefeated Jose “Tito”
Sanchez has been on the fast track to become a world
champion. Trained by world renowned coach Joel Diaz in
Indio, he was last seen in Puerto Rico securing the WBC
Super Bantamweight Continental Latino title via third round
technical knockout against Carlos Caraballo this past July
12.
“I would like to thank my promoter Miguel Cotto and Golden
Boy promotions for another big opportunity that benefits my
career. Honestly, it’s been a very long time since I’ve
actually fought in my hometown, but I am thrilled,” said
Jose “Tito” Sanchez. “It’s an honor to be fighting at
Fantasy Springs Casino and a great way to end the year. Now,
I’ve seen what my opponent Walter Santibañes does out in
that ring, but I also hope he’s seen what I can bring to the
table. From what I can tell now, it’s gonna be a great fight
and I hope he’s ready for me.”
Walter Santibañes was last seen inside the ring in June,
where he put on a dramatic performance and defeated the
hometown fighter Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores. Accustomed to
his underdog status, he will be looking to steal the crowd
yet again against Sanchez.
“Thank you to Golden Boy for this opportunity,” said Walter
Santibañes. “The last time I was in the B-corner as the main
event, I walked out of the ring with an upset victory. I
plan to do it again.”
More information on the undercard will be announced in the
coming weeks.
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