Results from Peñuelas, PR - Maysonet shines again

Friday, May 11, 2012

Miriam "Betty" Segarra Coliseum

   

May 11, 2012 -   Promoted by Universal Promotions, Gary Shaw Productions and Warriors Boxing Promotions, Team Puerto Rico member Jorge "Machito" Maysonet ( 7-0, 6KO's - 135lbs ) demolished Gabriel Díaz ( 5-7, 1KO ) in one round.  After Díaz was dropped three times, the referee stopped the fight at the 1:26 mark.  A double right to the body and head sent Díaz's to the canvas first.  The second knockdown was with a left hook to the body and the third one was with a solid right hand to Díaz's face.

"It was a good result because I train to pressure my opponent using all kinds of combinations, and it ended in the first round but I will watch the fight again to correct my mistakes and improve more in every fight" said Jorge Maysonet.

In a war at the super lightweight division ( 140lbs ), underdog Samuel "Sammito" Santana ( 5-6, 1KO's ) defeated Joshua "el macho" Santiago ( 7-1, 6KO's ) by split decision.

The fight started strong for Santana but Santiago could handle the pressure using his jab. Surprisingly In the second round, Santana scored a knockdown that was a key factor in his victory. The remaining 4 rounds were very competitive were both have their moments. Both fighters were bleeding in the right eye. The fans in attendance were on his feet in the fight.

The judges scored 57-56, 57-56 for Santana and 57-56 for Santiago.

"At round two I didn't get hit by Santana, it was a slip and it was called a knockdown and I knock him ( Santana ) in the fourth and was called a slip but I have to accept defeat and move foward" said Joshua Santiago.

"I told everybody that Joshua's pro debut was tonight and I welcome him. Also my training went great" said Samuel Santana.

Also cruserweight Keith Tapia ( 5-0, 4KO's ) defeated always tough, Juan Carlos Robles ( 12-5-1, 5KO's ) from Virginia by unanimous decision. The scores were 60-54, 59-55 and 59-55.

"I feel great fighting on the distance and because of my opponent's strength I fought smart and sweet. Happy Mother's Day to all" said Tapia.

Superfeatherweight Miguel "el Gallo" Marrero ( 4-0, 2KO's ) defeated Angel López ( 2-11, 2KO's ) by TKO in the second round. The time of the stoppage was 2:47.

"I think I looked great. My opponent once he felt my power started running and his corner stopped the fight because I was giving him a beating" says Marrero.

Opening the telecast, Luis Rivera ( 1-2 ) scored a majority decision over José Torres ( 0-3 ). The scores were 39-37, 39-37 and 38-38 The fight was in the bantamweight division. 

Debutant Víctor Galindo ( 1-0, 1KO's - 135lbd ) scored a knockdown victory in the first round over Alberto González. The time was 2:21.

"Noche de Futuros Campeones" card was presented by Universal Promotions and televised by Puerto Rico Sports Network ( 3.1 - 6.2 ) and PRTV channel 6.

Universal Promotions announced his upcoming fight card to be held on Friday, June 15 at the Mario Quijote "Moráles" Coliseum in Guaynabo, PR. In action will be José "Sniper" Pedraza, Miguel "el gallo" Marrero, Joel "Joelo" Torres, Roberto Acevedo and more.

JORGE "MACHITO" MAYSONET JR. WANTS TO SURPRISE ALL THE FANS ON MAY 11

May 2, 2012 - The solid hitter from Cataño, Puerto Rico, Jorge "Machito" Maysonet Jr. ( 6-0 5KO's - 135lbs ) will be in charge of the co-feature bout for the event "Night of Future Champions," taking place on May 11 at the Miriam "Betty" Segarra Coliseum in Peñuelas, PR and will be televised live starting at 8:00pm byThe Puerto Rico Sports Network (6.2 and 3.1) and can also be seen as a repeat on the same day in its entirety on channel 6 (PRTV) starting at 11:00pm.

"Machito's" rival will be experienced Gabriel Diaz ( 5-6-1, 1KO ) from Guayama,PR.

"Diaz may be more experienced than I, but my amateur experience has helped me greatly and professionally you have to make some changes. However, we will have no problem in beating our opponent." said Maysonet Jr., who had a stellar amateur career, racking up 140 victories with only 10 defeats, with 40 wins coming by way of knockout.

In his amateur boxing timeline, Maysonet won various local tournaments like the ones named after "Isaac Barientos" and "José "Cheo" Aponte".  He also had two notable victories over Abner Cotto.

In the professional arena, the only Maysonet fight that has lasted more than one round was against former undefeated prospect Farkhaed Shainov (3-1 1ko), who was defeated by unanimous decision in a bout celebrated in Palm Bay, Florida.

"Machito's" father/trainer Jorge Maysonet commented, "Our training is at a level where "Machito" will be in his best condition for the week of the fight. I would be pleased if the fight ended in he first round, as we would take the least damage possible, but we are ready to go the distance because that is why we train this hard."

"I have been training very hard. We are very close to the weight and you can expect a lot of action from me on that day because I want to surprise all of the fans." said Jorge "Machito" Maysonet, a member of "Team Puerto Rico" and is represented by"Warrior's Boxing", "Gary Shaw Productions" and "Universal Promotions."

The event "Night of Future Champions" will be headlined by Superlightweight Joshua "El Macho" Santiago ( 7-0, 6KO's ) facing off against the always complicated fighterSamuel "Sammito" Santana ( 4-6-2 ) in the 140 pound weight class.

As an amateur, Santiago won the Golden Gloves in two occasions in Massachusetts ( 2009,2010 ) and was a regional champion in the south in Puerto Rico.

Also in action will be Angel Acosta, the talented gold medalist from the last Central American and Caribbean Games held in Mayaguez.  He will be making his professional debut in the 110 pound weight class.

Other fighters seeing action will be Miguel "El Gallo" Marrero, Usiel Velez,Jonathan Garcia, Angel López, Julio "Tun Tun" Irizarry, among others.

This event is promoted by Universal Promotions.

For tickets please call (787) 848 4242.