Giovani Santillan Remains Undefeated with Impressive Seventh Round Stoppage over Jeovannis Barraza
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Giovani Santillan is victorious as he defeats Jeovanis Barraza during their welterweight fight at The Hangar on April 09, 2022 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images)
New York, NY (April 11, 2022)-Giovani Santillan was almost flawless in stopping Jeovannis Barraza in round seven of their 10-round welterweight bout.
The bout took place this past Saturday from The Hanger in Costa Mesa, California and was televised live on ESPN.
Santillan, who is managed by Split-T Management, landed power punches from the outset and was on-top of Berraza from the beginning, Santillan started beating up and breaking down Barraza until the bout was stopped at 33 seconds of round seven.
Santillan, 147.4 lbs of San Diego, CA is now 29-0 with 16 knockouts. Barraza, 148.6 lbs of Barranquilla, COL 25-3.
The win solidified Santillan’s spot in bigger stakes fight against any of the top welterweights
Santillan said, “I am humbled by the support of my hometown, San Diego. Once again, they came out in force. They motivate me to do my best every time out there.
“I am going to keep working to earn a welterweight world title shot. I have a great team behind me, and when the time comes, I’ll be ready.”
Santillan is co-promoted by Top Rank and Thompson Boxing.
