Sanchez Shocks Candelo!

13/08/2004

Sanchez Shocks Candelo!

Coming off of a 10th round TKO loss to Kassim Ouma, J. C. Candelo was set to begin his comeback against undefeated Joachim Alcine (19-0, 12 KOs). Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, for Candelo, Alcine failed a medical test just prior to the fight and was replaced by unknown, last-minute sub, Eddie Sanchez (12-3-2, 8 KOs). Despite losing 8 pounds in 17 hours and taking the fight on 7 hours notice, Eddie Sanchez was able to rise from a 6th round knockdown, shake off his fatigue, and win a unanimous desicion against Candelo. Judges scorecards were 115-112, 117-110, and 118-109.