Jeo Tupas Santisima (born 28 May 1996) is a

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professional boxer who challenged for the

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title in February 2020.

Professional career

Santisima defeated Rene Dacquel in four rounds. This set up a world title opportunity for Santisima. Santisima challenged Emanuel Navarrete for the

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world title, where he lost by

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in his first knockout loss. This fight was on the

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Pay Per View undercard and was Santisima's first fight in the United States.

Professional boxing record

References

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