David Torres and Santos Pakau, fighters for tonight’s main event at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington, both made the contracted weight of 139-pounds this morning, Torres’ manager Lalo Martinez confirmed to 15rounds.com.
Longtime local favorite Torres (21-2, 13 KOs) of Othello, Washington is returning from his second career defeat this past January as he takes on veteran gatekeeper Pakau (27-6-1, 10 KOs) of Spokane, Washington in a ten-rounder. Torres, the naturally smaller fighter, scaled 139-even. Pakau, who has campaigned at welterweight in recent years, scaled 137-pounds.
Both fighters weighed in before Washington State Department of Licensing officials this morning in Olympia, Washington. Members of Torres’ team had expressed mild concerns regarding Pakau’s ability to make the weight at last night’s undercard weigh-in. Torres’ promoter, and host of tonight’s fights, Brian Halquist believes Torres could make 130-pounds for the right fight. Pakau comes first however, in what is an important bout in determining the direction for rest of Torres’ career.
Tickets for tonight’s six-bout card, promoted by Brian Halquist Productions, are available online at Ticketmaster.com.
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