Lightweight knockout artist Edwin De Los Santos is scheduled to return to the ring on July 8, in a dangerous fight with Joseph Adorno from Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J.
The fight will be part of a Showtime televised tripleheader that features undefeated welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis defending his IBF interim-welterweight title against big puncher Roiman Villa in the main event.
De Los Santos (15-1, 14 KOs) has scored two big knockout victories over previously undefeated opponents in his last two outings to stamp himself as a young fighter to watch.
Last September the Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic-native stepped in on short notice and dramatically stopped Jose Valenzuela in three rounds to punctuate a firefight that saw both men hit the canvas. Previously, De Los Santos blasted out Luis Acosta in two rounds in March 2022.
The 23-year-old power-puncher has ended all but one of his victories by knockout since turning pro in 2018
“I’m planning to show the world that I am an uncrowned world champion by scoring another sensational knockout on July 8,” said De Los Santos, who suffered his only defeat in January 2022 against another undefeated fighter on Showtime.
“I want to thank my team for giving me another opportunity to show off my skills and for believing in me after my defeat. I’m more motivated now than ever. I’m too close to my dream for anyone to be able to stop me.”
Adorno (17-2-2, 14 KOs) will look to get back in the win column after losing a narrow decision to 140-pound contender Elvis Rodriguez in February. Prior to that defeat, Adorno had won three-straight bouts, including a unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Hugo Alberto Roldan in September 2022. The 24-year-old was born in Union City, N.J., and now resides in Allentown, Pa., and is trained by respected coach Raul “Chino” Rivas.
Adorno turned pro in 2016 at the age of 17 after a standout amateur career where he amassed a 178-22 record and beat two-division champion Shakur Stevenson twice in the unpaid ranks.
“For this fight, I’ve had a full training camp, so there are no excuses and I’m ready to perform,” said Adorno. “I expect De Los Santos to come ready and be strong. We know he has power in both hands and we’re gonna be ready for what he’s bringing. My boxing skills will be the difference and get me the victory on July 8.”