After beating Kid Flash by a third-round knockout on December 1 of that year in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, Santos moved temporarily to Italy, seeking for attention from boxing executives as well as more celebrity than he had in Puerto Rico. On April 4, 1980, Santos made his European debut by knocking out Charles Petersen in the second round at Milan.
After defeating Kid Flash by a third-round knockout on December 1 of that year in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, Santos relocated temporarily to Italy, seeking increased recognition from boxing executives and more fame than he had in Puerto Rico. On April 4, 1980, Santos made his European debut by knocking out Charles Petersen in the second round at Milan.