It took three minutes for Terry Washington to get his second win, improving his professional boxing record to an undefeated 2-0. The San Bernardino native electrified the crowd as the co-main event at the DMG Boxing event held recently at the Fox Theater in Pomona.

Washington, who is in the Light Flyweight Division proved once again that he is a force to be reckoned with at 108 lbs. He made quick work of his opponent Jose Daniel Castillo from Compton, who was making his pro debut. The way Washington dominated the fight, Castillo may be rethinking his career choice.

Whatever confidence Castillo came into the ring with was quickly taken away by Washington with a crushing blow to the body midway through the first round. From that point on Castillo was just buying time to make it out of the first round. There would be no round two. As soon as the first round ended, Castillo and his trainer waived the towel letting the referee they did not want any more of what Washington was doling out.

During his walk out to the ring Washington exuded confidence. From the opening bell he was quickly all over Castillo with a flurry of shots to the head and body giving Castillo little time to recover. Castillo made attempts to go on the offensive, letting his hand go and throwing a few punches. However, it was a solid blow to the body that let Castillo know he was out matched.

There was a six month layoff between Washington’s first and second fight. His trainer and mentor Ian Franklin is expecting Washington will be more active in the ring this year since signing with DMG Boxing.

“We’re hoping to have him back in the ring in April, maybe even at a bigger venue. For his next fight we’re moving up to six rounds,” said Franklin.

Washington’s first two fights have been scheduled four round bouts, but neither of them went past the first round. At this development stage it doesn’t appear that many of his fights will go the distance.

“Opponents see tape on Terry and they change their mind about facing him. They see it’s a big hill to climb and have second thoughts,” said Franklin. “As we move up in rounds, we’ll have a larger pool of fighters,” he added.

Despite the fact that Washington made quick work of his opponent, Franklin gives him credit for lasting as long as he did and making it out of the round.

“I’m surprised he didn’t go down after being hit with the liver shot. Most boxers drop to a knee after being hit like that. I give him credit for fighting through it,” said Franklin.

“Terry is advanced with a high skill set. He’s ready now, he’s built for this, and he really loves doing it. However, it’s important we’re patient and go through the development. You don’t want to rush the process,” explained Franklin.

Even though Franklin is being patient with the process, their goal is to be a contender and have a title fight within the next year or year and a half.

“We would like to get a shot a title fight within the next year or so, but we’re being patient. We’re going to let DMG and the match makers handle that as we move up in rounds,” said Franklin.

Ian Franklin leads Project Fighting Chance. “Our program is designed to keep kids of the streets and give them a safe place to be kids. In process we can develop young athletes and enhance their boxing skills if they’re interested,” concluded Franklin.