Bob Santos

Robert "Bob" Santos is an American boxing trainer, manager, and cutman. He was named Trainer of the Year by both The Ring and Sports Illustrated in 2022, and is a well-known member of the boxing community. where he graduated from San José High School at 17. His connection to boxing came through his family, especially through his maternal cousin, Luis Molina, who competed as a lightweight in the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Career Santos started working in construction after graduating high school, and in his early 20s became involved in coaching with featherweight titlist Héctor Lizárraga and trainers Joe Amato and Eddie Devine. in February and Roger Gutierrez in August. He also guided Dominican heavy underdog Alberto Puello to the WBA junior welterweight title and Carlos Adames to an interim middleweight belt. Mario Barrios, Rances Barthelemy, Tomoki Kameda, Livingstone Bramble, Eros Correa, and Jose Celaya. Other boxers he was involved with include top contender Luis Nunez, Cuban Olympian brothers Lenier and Dainier Pero, WBA minimum world champion Erick Rosa, and Amilcar Vidal.

In 2025, Santos served as the head trainer for Mario Barrios during his bout against Manny Pacquiao, which was broadcast via pay-per-view on Prime Video. The fight concluded with a majority draw, allowing Barrios to retain his WBC world title.

Awards In 2022, Santos was awarded Trainer of the Year by Ring Magazine and Sports Illustrated.

In 2024, Santos was nominated for The Ring magazine’s Trainer of the Year.