GUEST BIO: Giovani Santillan (32-0, 17 KOs) is an undefeated professional boxer out of the San Diego, California area, who currently fights in the welterweight division. He is promoted by Top Rank, Inc. and is currently rated number one within the welterweight rankings for the World Boxing Organization. Follow him on social media @GiovaniSanti1. This week on The Last Round, we step into the ring with Giovanni "El Gallo de Oro" Santillan, who is gearing up for a high-stakes showdown against the undefeated Brian Norman Jr. on May 18 at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. As the co-feature to the Navarrete vs. Berinchyk fight on ESPN, Santillan discusses his opponent, his career momentum following a pivotal win over Alexis Rocha, and his aspirations for a WBO world title shot. Santillan dives deep into the business of boxing, the waiting game for a title opportunity, and the potential of an interim belt on the line. He reflects on his last bout with Rocha and the unlikely prospect of a rematch—unless the right conditions emerge. We also get a glimpse into Santillan's gym life, including a past sparring session with Ryan Garcia that turned heated, and his thoughts on the upcoming Haney vs. Garcia match. Additionally, Santillan shares insights on the Canelo vs. Munguia fight, the impact of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime on boxing, and potential future contenders emerging from the Robert Garcia gym. Tune in for a candid conversation with a fighter on the cusp of greatness, who is just as hungry for legacy as he is for victory. Don't forget to rate us 5 STARS and hit that follow/subscription button to help us climb the podcast rankings and bring you even bigger fights and guests each week! Find all things The Last Round: https://linktr.ee/TheLastRound 📋 Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:23) May 18 Fight against Brian Norman Jr., Possible Interim WBO Title (05:14) Santillan on Roberto Diaz's take on the Risk Alexis Rocha took (11:53) You're scheduled to fight Brian Norman junior on May 18 in Las Vegas (18:17) Heated Sparring Session with Ryan Garcia. Ryan getting Upset.  (21:23) Would you train your son on how you were trained to fight? (24:05) Heated past sparring  (25:24) Devin Haney vs. Ryan Garcia (30:22) Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia, Netflix's Future in Combat sports (36:42) Follow Giovanni Santillan on Instagram and Twitter