Santos lines up his next challenger

bennie · Post by **bennie** » 23 Dec 2003, 20:06

WBO light-middleweight champion Daniel Santos defends his title against an opponent still to be announced in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 27. That opponent could have been Wayne Alexander of course, mandatory contender to Santos until he was shocked by Delroy Mellis in November. Alexander deserved a 'world' title crack for going the traditional British and European title route on the way up. Given a few rust-shedding fights it could still happen for the hard-hitting Croydon man. Boxing fans have short memories.

TT · Post by TT » 23 Dec 2003, 20:38

Out of curiosity, is Santos still with Sports Network?

MightyWarrior · Post by **MightyWarrior** » 24 Dec 2003, 07:24

Champion: DANIEL SANTOS
1. Oscar De La Hoya
2. Sergeii Dzinziruk
3. Kofi Jantuah
4. Kuvanych Toygonbayev
5. Mehrdud Takaloo
6. J.C. Candelo
7. Rodney Jones
8. Gustavo Magallanes
9. Roman Karmazin
10. Matt Vanda
11. Wayne Alexander
12. Raul Marquez
13. Jesse Brinkley
14. Erick Mitchell
15. Richard Williams

Here's their December ratings - haven't heard of half of them!

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » 24 Dec 2003, 08:38

TT,
Santos is not with Sports Network anymore.
I understand the existing arrangements were less than amicable.

Hardhitters11 · Post by **Hardhitters11** » 24 Dec 2003, 09:05

He should give Kofi Jantuah a shot he's a good little boxer.

HH

hitman_hatton1 · Post by **hitman_hatton1** » 26 Dec 2003, 08:03

wayne alexander for me would have sparked santos when he was at his best, but unfortunately time has passed and the opportunity has slipped away

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 26 Dec 2003, 10:08

hitman_hatton1 wrote:wayne alexander for me would have sparked santos when he was at his best, but unfortunately time has passed and the opportunity has slipped away

Afraid i disagree here, i have never seen anything at all from Alexander apart from a big punch, his defense has always been painfully none existent and i doubt he could run after a slick fighter like Santos for 12 rounds trying to land and hope to win. It worked against people like Pizzamiglio and Ojay Abrahams (after he had climbed off the deck twice first mind you) but his wild haymakers and open style would make him easy pickings for the classier Santos IMO.

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 26 Dec 2003, 12:12

I disagree too. Wayne Alexander can't and never has been able to even slip a jab properly. A jab is Santos' most potent weapon as he runs around the ring.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 26 Dec 2003, 19:04

Hardhitters11 wrote:He should give Kofi Jantuah a shot he's a good little boxer.

HH

Very true, but I'm afraid Kofi slipped up big style a couple of years ago when he had his big chance states side, doubt whether it will happen.

Lets get a petitiion going

Santos vs Martinez!

Southpaw Stylist · Post by **Southpaw Stylist** » 27 Dec 2003, 12:09

I'd pick Santos just for the fact that he has mixed in a slightly higher level. But both are extremely effective s/paw boxers.

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