Venue, Date, and Starting Time
Venue: The Theater at Madison Square Garden (Infosys Theater at MSG), New York, New York, USA.
Starting Time: The full event begins with preliminaries at approximately 6:30 PM ET / 11:30 PM BST, with the main card (including this bout) airing at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN (prelims on ESPN+). Ring-walk time for Dove vs. Santizo is expected in the mid-to-late main card window (roughly 8:00–9:00 PM ET), depending on undercard flow.
Fighter Matchups and Profiles
Natalie Dove (“No Love”)
Record: 7-0-1 (2 KOs, ~29% KO rate)
Age: 24 (born October 8, 2001)
Hometown/Residence: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Height/Reach: 5’2″ (157 cm) / 64.5″ (164 cm)
Stance/Style: Orthodox. Sharp, technically sound prospect with a powerful right hand, excellent footwork, and relentless pressure. Former amateur standout (multiple National Golden Gloves and USA Boxing titles); MVP-signed rising star known for controlled aggression and ability to break down opponents over distance.
Maria Micheo Santizo (“La Imparable”)
Record: 14-6-0 (8 KOs, ~57% KO rate)
Age: 40 (born June 17, 1985)
Hometown/Residence: Guatemala City, Guatemala (training in Eastvale, California, USA)
Height/Reach: 5’1″ (155 cm) / 61.5″ (156 cm)
Stance/Style: Orthodox. Battle-tested veteran with significant world-level experience (faced champions like Seniesa Estrada, Yokasta Valle, and Gabriela Fundora). Durable, come-forward pressure fighter who relies on volume, heart, and occasional power, but has slowed against elite competition in recent years.
This is a rising undefeated American prospect vs. seasoned international veteran matchup. Dove gets a high-profile platform and step-up in competition at MSG, while Santizo looks for a signature upset in what could be a measuring-stick fight for the Philly native.
Recent Form
Natalie Dove (W-W-D-W-W): Strong momentum with a 7-0-1 record since turning pro in December 2023. Recent highlights include:
Dec 25, 2025 – UD vs. Perla Lomeli (7-6-0) – controlled distance despite point deductions.
Aug 25, 2025 – W (TKO 5) vs. Randee Lynn Morales (5-5-0).
May 25, 2025 – Draw vs. Nayeli Rodriguez (4-0-0).
Mar 25, 2025 – TKO 1 vs. Michel Novas.
Dove has shown steady improvement, mixing early finishes with dominant decisions.
Maria Micheo Santizo (W-W-L-W-L): Mixed 2024–2025 form with wins against lower-level opposition but losses to top contenders:
Oct 25, 2025 – W vs. Johana Lizbeth Diaz Contreras (1-4-0).
Aug 25, 2025 – W vs. Maria Partida (1-1-0).
May 25, 2025 – L vs. Guadalupe Medina (9-0-0).
Mar 25, 2025 – W vs. Yanissa Castrellon (4-2-0).
Nov 23, 2024 – L vs. Yadira Bustillos (8-1-0).
Earlier 2024 losses to Yokasta Valle and Gabriela Fundora highlighted gaps against world-class opposition.
Fight History Summary
Dove’s key pro bouts (all recent wins/draws):
Dec 2025 – UD vs. Perla Lomeli
Aug 2025 – TKO 5 vs. Randee Lynn Morales
May 2025 – Draw vs. Nayeli Rodriguez
Mar 2025 – TKO 1 vs. Michel Novas
Sep 2024 – Wins over Laddy Mejia and Wendy Catalina Villegas Franco (plus debut UD vs. Marlen Avila in Dec 2023).
Santizo’s notable bouts (selected from 20+ fights since 2018 debut):
2025 wins over Diaz Contreras and Partida; loss to Medina.
2024: Losses to Bustillos, Valle (title fight), Fundora.
Earlier: Loss to Seniesa Estrada (2023); multiple regional title wins in Mexico/Guatemala against lower-level foes.
Dove is far less experienced but brings superior recent activity and amateur pedigree; Santizo has the resume depth but is coming off tougher competition and age-related wear.
Injury Report
No injuries or withdrawals have been reported for either fighter as of April 16, 2026. Natalie Dove recently made weight without issue (as shown in MVP promotional footage), and both are expected to be at full health for the 112-lb limit and 8-round contest.
FIGHT ODDS
Maria Micheo Santizo + 415
Natalie Dove – 650
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 16, 2026
