Friday night was the completion of two very difficult weeks for Thompson Boxing’s WBC Latino Welterweight Champion Artemio “King” Reyes (15-2, 12 KOs) who lost his father last week and laid him to rest Tuesday this week only to forge forward and face Alan “El Puas” Sanchez (10-2-1, 4 KOs) on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights.” Reyes suffered a knockout loss 2:08 into the first round.
The disillusioned Reyes had this to say, “I didn’t get the victory and I’m sorry to disappoint. I’d would have liked to at least have the chance to beat the 10 count, maybe the stoppage was a bit premature. Thanks to everyone who showed me support. I promise to come back stronger than ever!”
Sanchez, who avenged a previous loss to Artemio “The King” Reyes, was excited about the win and open to the suggestion when asked of the possibility of a rubber match.
