Biographie
A resounding, gregarious personality is an immediate characteristic that exudes Alan Santana. The fanatical ringside commentator extols an arsenal of burlesque, intelligence, and accuracy that is adored by his many fans. A multi-talented actor, commentator, speaker, and serial entrepreneur. He founded Bay Cities Paving Inc. in 1989, an award-winning company. Alan also works with Cedar Films as an executive producer, having collaborated on projects such as Rogue Cops, The Narcissist, and When Death Comes Knocking, among others. The California native presides as the North American Coordinator for the World Boxing Foundation and is one of the most experienced and expert commentators of our time. He has held the positions of Executive Board Member with the World Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Judge, and his appointments to these roles have led to a range of opportunities in the boxing world. He helps to raise money for Fighters in Need with annual bowling events throughout Southern California and the Alan Santana Foundation.
Santana began boxing at the age of 8 and went on to have a 25-year career. He earned a spot as a member of the California/USA Boxing Team from 1982 to 1984. During his amateur stint, he won numerous state and local titles and recorded over 200 fights. Shortly after starting his professional run, his career was unexpectedly hampered due to sustaining a career-ending injury from an automobile accident. Santana continues to support the esteemed sport of boxing through national and international travel, supervising title bouts and serving as an international boxing judge, championing the sport, and acting as a passionate mentor to young people.
He currently serves as the CEO, President, and Founder of No Teen Riders, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to educating teen drivers and their families by providing practical information, preventive measures, and compliance standards to reduce and eliminate teen vehicular deaths. Adding the title of author to his repertoire, Santana is also anticipating the release of his second book, entitled UNPROTECTED: THE FINAL ROUND, slated for release in the third quarter of 2025. Alan resides in Orange County, California, and has been married to his wife Annamarie for over 39 years. They have four children: Victoria, twins Austin and his wife Kourtney, baby Jude, and Andrew; his fiancée Tia, and their youngest son Aaron.
