Edvan Dos Santos Barros, now sporting a perfect 4-0, 4 KOs record, was scheduled to meet one of the most popular young talents in this area, Gilberto 'Sugar' Reyes, (10-2, 7 KOs); theirs a match-up in the welterweight division.  I looked forward to the fight, and from the opening bell it became obvious these two weren't going to hold anything back. They traded leather for two rounds, and then Edvan got cocky, and got tagged, nothing major, but he was stunned by the hard hitting Reyes who followed up the assault in the next round. After several hard, unanswered flush blows landed to Edvan's head, referee Jorge Alonso halted the bout, only fifty seconds into the third stanza of a scheduled six rounder. Edvan was upset about the stoppage, and there were dissenters in the audience -as well as- in press row... While I was disappointed that the kid lost his undefeated status, I can't disagree with the arbiter's decision. Better safe than sorry; Edvan will live to fight again. Impressive performance by "Sugar" Reyes who continues to thrill in in Miami. Talking about a thrill in Miami, next up was David Obregón, the Nicaraguan kid who has become an icon in Zabala's promotions. His contingent of fans is hard to miss, they come 30+ deep, with a noise level to match those numbers.  But wait, last night I noticed another Nicaraguan supporting Obregón... The man in question had flaming red hair, partly covered by a neat cap... His face was indeed familiar, yes, it was none other than Ricardo "El Matador" Mayorga, looking fit and ready to meet his obligation against Felix "Tito" Trinidad this coming Saturday, October 2nd at New York's Madison Square Garden.  I can't wait... Would the kid who hails from Chontales, Nicaragua disappoint his many followers? Not a chance, although his opponent Jean Baptiste made it a bit  difficult for the young Obregón. These two young fighters brawled and traded freely, but in the end, it was Obregón who dominated with his jab and superior punching power. David Obregón moves on to 7-0, 4 KOs much to the delight of his supportive and loyal fans. To Read the Rest of Elisa Harrison's Report Click HERE... Pictures Are Available HERE... 9-26-04   Brought to you by Saratogamist copyright 2001-2004