from Hinojosa Boxing in San Antonio after a toughly contested battle in the final. What this reporter was able to see, as did the judges, Saldivar landed the cleaner, most solid shots throughout the fight, starting with a stiff jab that kept opponent at bay the
entire fight. According to Alfonso Mallen, Saldivar’s trainer, he did not advance due to the fact that he is only ten years old and won a division higher than his own, therefore he will watch from afar as Smithwick advances in this division.