Antonio “Carita” Nieves fight recap and interview

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Antonio Nieves

Past weekend, Amatuer champion and now Pro boxing prospect Antonio “Carita” Nieves improves to 4-0 with an impressive 3rd round KO of Hector Gonzalez in his Puerto Rico debut and growing in popularity.

We caught up with Nieves:

TA: Good Job Antonio! With your first fight in Puerto Rico, was this a tough fight?
AN:The fight was a bit tough at first until I started getting my groove!
TA: What was the winning strategy to get the KO?
AN: I don’t look for the knock out I fight my fight and do what I have to to get the victory, the KO just makes it a little sweeter! Lol
TA: So what is next for Team Nieves?
AN: Back working hard in the gym and working on May 25th!
TA: Any shout outs?
I want to give a shout out to my team old school boxing/ strongstyle , to all the people that help this last trip happened Tru Assassin, Top of the Line Barber Shop, Rincon Criollo, A&Z construction, and Joseph Delguyd! Couldn’t do it without their help! Also to all my family and friends my coaches Francis Figueroa Joseph Delguyd, Cal Crowell and every single person that gives me support! Thank you guys so much!

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TRUassassin Fight Gear sponsors Cleveland’s own Antonio Nieves April 20th

April 20th 2013 TRUassassin Fight Gear teams up with decorated amateur champion Antonio “Carita” Nieves. Coming off an impressive win over tough Rafael Gramajo, Nieves makes his Puerto Rico debut and looking to stay perfect at 4-0 against and opponent TBA.

Antonio "Carita" Nieves

Antonio “Carita” Nieves

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Antonio “Carita” Nieves improves to 3-0 at the Steel City Storm boxing event

Cleveland Ohio”s prospect Antonio Nieves brings home an impressive win last night in Lorain Ohio at the “Steel City Storm” boxing event in which Nieves headlined and brought what the fans came and expected to see. From the opening bell Nieves

Antonio “Carita” Nieves

came forward pressing the fight with combinations and counter punching, dropping his bigger opponent with a spectacular left hook  sending him to the canvas putting him on spaghetti legs. Nieves dominated 3 rounds straight  and going to war in the fourth. Nieves wins in all scorecards and gaining respect in the division and fan popularity

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Wilkins Santiago Headlines at the Steel City Storm Boxing Event

Wilkins Santiago Headlines the Steel City Storm Pro and Am boxing show Saturday Oct 6 th, 2012 at the Soccer plex on 4397 leavitt rd Lorain Ohio. With a pro record of 6-0 and also coming out with victories over tough Paul Mpendo and Alondo Swain from Jersey, Santiago prepares to blow into his home town and sweep another win running his winning streak to 7-0.

Wilkins Santiago Professional Record:

Date          Lb    Opponent           Lb      W-L-D      location                                                                                         Result

2012-05-19  155  Paul Mpendo    155     7-8            La Villa Banquet,       Cleveland,   Ohio   Untited States                                  WUD 6 6

2012-04-27  157½  Alando Swain   157½    5-1-0       Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States     W UD 6 6

2011-11-12   154    M.Thompkins   152½    5-5-1       La Villa Banquet Center, Cleveland, Ohio, United States                   W UD 6 6

2011-05-14   160   Russ Niggemyer 161     2-1-0       St. Lucy Hall, Campbell, Ohio, United States                                   W UD 4 4

2010-08-20   157   Matt Keglovic     152     1-1-0       Nautica In The Flats, Cleveland, Ohio, United States                         W TKO 2 4

2010-04-24   160½ Torrence King   163½   1-6-0       Soccer Sports Complex, North Olmsted, Ohio, United States            W UD 4 4

Featured bouts are Decorated Amateur champion and now 2-0 as a pro, Antonio Nieves from Cleveland Ohio vs TBA.  Also on the fight card is Dante Moore 8-0-2 looking for his ninth win as he tries to climb the pro ranks.

 For presale tickets and support Wilkins, inbox Director of TRUassassin  Scott neal or Wilkins Santiago on facebook. Or tickets available at the door

TRUassassin Fight Gear and Apparel will be in the building with fight gear and stylish clothing, come   see us!