Ryan Roach's Fighter Locker has announced the signing of Dominican Republic Olympian Leonel de los Santos, to an exclusive managerial contract. The 25 year-old Santos, who will fight as a lightweight as a professional, competed in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil and qualified for the Dominican Republic Olympic Boxing Team with a shot at competing in the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. De los Santos had three pro bouts in the World Series of Boxing in 2017, going 2-1. Currently rated #3 in the World, Santos was a silver medalist at the prestigious Pan-American Games in 2019, where he lost to three-time Pan-Am gold medalist Lazaro Alvarez, the three-time world amateur champion and two-time Olympic bronze medalist.  

 

"After a good amateur boxing career, which took me to different national and international stages, in which I proudly represented my country, the Dominican Republic, I've decided to have a career in the professional ranks," Santos announced.   "I hope to have the support I've always received. I've signed a managerial contract with Fighter Locker, which is directed by Ryan Roach, who comes from one of the most recognized families in the world of boxing. Thanks in advance to everyone. I hope for the best and that, with the help of God, we move forward."  

 

"Every signing to me is special if these fighters sign with me, because it shows they believe in me," Roach commented. "Leonel is very special, he's an Olympian. He's a very good boxer he has it all: speed, power and he counter punches very well. He is also a great young man and serves as a police officer in his home country. I think he will transition into the pros very easily. I am really excited about adding Leonel to my stable he's joining an elite group of fighters."