Results from Yauco, Puerto Rico

Undefeated Rey "El Maestro" Ojeda ( 11-0, 6 KO's ) captured the vacant lightweight WBA Fedecaribe title by defeating via TKO at 0:01 of the fourth, Fernando Torres ( 18-4-1, 10 KO's ).

The referee stops the fight due to a cut on Torres right eye by a punch but instant replay shows it was from a headbutt. Torres camp will protest the decision.

Co featuring the event, Miguel "el Gallo" Marrero ( 7-0-2, 4 KO ) and Christopher Rivera ( 5-12-1, 4 KO ) ended in a draw. Judges scorecards 58-56 Marrero, 58-56 Rivera and 57-57.

In 4 rounds bouts, Edwin "Puto" Rodríguez ( 4-0, 4 KO ) defeated Jean Carlos Molina ( 0-3 ) in the first round at 2:35, Pedro Ortiz ( 2-1-1, 1 KO ) defeated by unanimous decision Julio 'Tun Tun' Irizarry ( 3-3-1, 1 KO ), all judges scored 40-35, Irizarry went down in the first, Daniel Rosario ( 4-0, 3 KO )  defeated Luis Albizu ( 0-1 ) by KO in the first round at 2:13, Reggie Santiago ( 3-1, 3 KO ) defeated Joseph Santos ( 0-6 ) by KO in the first round at 1:52, Jonathan "John John" Kuilan ( 4-0-1, 3 KO ) and Héctor González ( 1-2-1, 1 KO ) ended in a majority draw ( 38-38, 38-38 and 39-37 for Kuilan ) and Alberto Mercado ( 6-0, 1 KO ) defeated via unanimous Bryan Montalvo ( 0-6 ), all three judges scored 40-35.

Universal Promotions, Inc "Guerra en el Pachin" Boxing Card Results

Friday, September, 28th, 2012

Juan Pachin Vicens Auditorium, Ponce, Puerto Rico

In a thrilling encounter, as part of the main event of the evenning, two-time world title contender, Mario "El príncipe ponceño" Santiago (22-3-1, 14KOs) won a unanimous decision over Hector Marengo (5-3-4, 3 KO's) in a fight that was scheduled for eight rounds.

Santiago started good, landing solid left power shots to Marengo's body, alongside with a stiff jab but in the third round, Marengo was very aggressive, landing good shots to Santiago's face but Santiago managed to take control of the fight. All three judges scored 77-75 for Santiago

"All I wanted was a win, and it was good because I went the distance. I really felt good and now I'm more motivated than ever stated Santiago "the plan is to go down to 130 pounds, where I know, I will be in excellent shape, much faster and stronger, but still, I'm happy with tonight's' performance" said Santiago, who carried a large fan base to the event that was held in his hometown of Ponce, PR.

The Santiago vs Marengo fight was at 135 pounds.

Santiago was inactive from boxing for over two years for contractual conflicts with his manager.

In a junior welterweight war, Fernando Torres (18-3-1, 10 KOs) won a split decision over Samuel 'Sammito' Santana (5-7-2).

Torres visited the canvas in the first round, but was able recover and drop Santana in rounds 3, 4 and 5 in order to obtain the victory in a bout scheduled for 6 rounds.

"I'm surprised 'Sammito', came well prepared, but my preparation was instrumental in this victory and we knew we were ahead" said an excited Torres.

The judges scorecards were 56-54 and 57-54 for Torres and 56-55 for Santana.

In the super bantamweight, Edgardo "Eggie" Laboy (4-0, 2 KOs) remained unbeaten by crushing Angel Lopez (2-12) by TKO in the second round.López visited the canvas in the first and second round. Promotionally Laboy is signed with Universal Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions.

At 115 pounds, the newcomer, Edwin "Puto" Rodriguez (1-0, 1 KOs) won by TKO in the second round over Alberto Feliciano (0-1).

In another exciting match at 130 pound divisions, Moises Velez (2-0, 1 KOs) defeated Wilfredo Garriga (0-1) by split decision. The judges voted 39-37 and 39-37 for Velez and 39-37 for Garriga.

In the 108 pounds division, Julio "Tun Tun" Irizarry (3-2-1, 1 KOs) and Desmond Correa (0-0-2) bout was declared a draw. The judges scorecards were 40-36 for Correa, 40-36 for Irizarry and 38-38.

 In the heavyweights, Jimmy Suarez (2-4) defeated by KO at 2:37 of the second round, Anthony Adorno (0-6), who visited the canvas twice in the very first round.

Night of Champions featuring Thomas Dulorme and José Pedraza

"NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS" FEATURING

THOMAS DULORME AND JOSE PEDRAZA

August 1, 2012 - During a press conference at Embassy Suites, San Juan Hotel & Casino, Universal Promotions announced the upcoming pro boxing event "Night of Champions", to be held on Friday, August 31st, 2012, at the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

"We feel very proud about holding this great event in Carolina, and that we will have the opportunity to see these new and developing prospects in action.  On August 31st, we will see 12 very exciting fights", said Javier Bustillo, President of Universal Promotions.

Hometown favorite Thomas Dulorme (15-0, 12 KOs), will be headlining the event against Colombian Iván Hernández (29-3, 23 KOs), in a bout set for 10 rounds at 147 lbs.

"I've always wanted to fight in my hometown of Carolina and it's an honor to be able to accomplish that dream. On that day, expect a great show, I will be doing what i do best, what I love, what runs through my veins, and I know the other boxers will do the same", said the 22 year old Dulorme.  

He is currently ranked #3 by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and the World Boxing Association (WBA), and #13 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO).  His already accomplished boxing career includes victories over former world champion DeMarcus Corley, former world championship contender Charlie Navarro, and recently (June) over the experienced Alberto Herrera in New York.

Co-featuring the event will be Cidra native José 'Sniper' Pedraza (9-0, 6 KO), who will be facing José Valderrama (4-1, 2 KO) from Arecibo, in a 130 lbs. fight set for 8 rounds.

Valderrama's only defeat was against Kelvin Galarza in an exciting and close match.

"I already want the 31st of August to arrive.  I'm still a bit used to amateur boxing, where one would fight more frequently. I'm exited that we're fighting in Carolina.  Our preparation has gone very well, and we're glad to be advancing in the sport of boxing", said Pedraza.

Pedraza's amateur career is considered one of the greatest in Puerto Rico's history. He had 160 wins and 16 defeats. He won gold medals in the 2010 Central American and Caribbean Games in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, in the Copa Romana Tournament in Dominican Republic, and in the qualification tournaments held in Guatemala for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also won a silver medal in Italy's "World Championship" in 2010.

Dulorme and Pedraza are part of "Team Puerto Rico", a collaboration between Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment and Universal Promotions with the purpose of gathering the best talent in Puerto Rico.

Also very anticipated is the fight between Fernando Torres (17-3, 10 KOs) and Samuel 'Sammito' Santana (5-6-2), which is set 6 rounds at 140 lbs.

"This fight is set for 6 rounds, but for Fernando it will seem like 12. It's gonna be a long night. I already defeated one of Universal's prospects, and I'm looking for the second one. And this one, I don't like very much" said Santana, who is just coming off a win over Joshua 'El Macho' Santiago (7-1, 6 KOs) by split decision.  Torres, on the other hand, is coming off a defeat against Abner Cotto in a very exciting fight in October 2011.

"I'm not here to be liked by anyone. I know Santana is a touch fighter, but I know I have the potentiol to win this fight. I'm giving it 100%, and we're definitely going to light up that ring", said Torres.

Other boxers participating will be Miguel "El Gallo" Marrero (5-0, 2 KOs), a young 130 lbs. prospect that has been part of Puerto Rico's nation team; Carlos 'Kid' Nárvaez (4-0, 4 KOs - 115lbs), who was 118-18 during his amateur career at the 106, 112 and 119 lbs. divisions; Héctor Omar Cervantes (10-0, 7 KO - 168lbs);Emanuel 'Manny' Rodríguez (2-0, 2 KOs); Luis 'Yeyé' Rodríguez (1-0, 1 KO - 140lbs); debuting will be Emmanuel 'Pirata' De Jesús (154lbs) Víctor 'Picu' Pérez(140 lbs); also, Dibella Entertainment's Steven Martinez (12-1, 10 KOs), among others.

First fight is set to start at 7:00pm.  Tickets priced $20, $38, $53 are available through Ticket Center (www.tcpr.com), or by calling 787.792.5000.

Team Puerto Rico..........the new wave, once again making a splash.....