Southern California’s Alexis Rocha (24-2, 16 KOs) will face the undefeated Santiago Dominguez (27-0, 20 KOs) of Ciudad Obregón, Mexico in a 12-round welterweight battle that can headline a particular version of Golden Boy Combat Evening on DAZN. The occasion will happen at Fantasy Springs Resort On line casino and will probably be broadcasted reside worldwide on DAZN starting at 6:00 p.m. PT.
“I’m grateful to Golden Boy, DAZN and my total group for the possibility to headline one other card,” stated Alexis Rocha. “I’ve already confirmed that I used to be in a position to come again after a loss. My losses don’t outline me. What defines me is the way in which I reply to the losses. This subsequent battle is one other take a look at in me realizing my final dream of changing into world champion. I’m centered on extra knockouts for the followers.”
“I’m very excited for the chance from Golden Boy,” stated Santiago Dominguez. “Alexis Rocha is a good fighter – I’ve adopted his profession and he’s properly revered. On the battle evening although, Alexis Rocha will discover a fighter that’s coming to win. Will probably be an excellent battle, our types will actually collide. This battle will finish in a knockout.”
“With crunching energy and a swarming fashion, Rocha is must-watch motion each time he steps between the ropes,” stated Chairman and CEO of Oscar De La Hoya. “The final time Lex went in towards an undefeated fighter, his championship desires received placed on maintain. Followers are going to need to tune in July 19 to see if he can rise once more.”
The youthful brother of former world title challenger Ronny Rios, Alexis Rocha was the youngest fighter to win a gold medal on the Junior Olympics at solely 14-years-old in 2012 and caught the eye of the boxing world as he continued on to turn out to be a six-time nationwide champion throughout his beginner profession. His solely profession blemishes come from losses towards Rashidi Ellis (October 2021) and Giovanni Santillan (October 2023). He has come again even stronger with a powerful technical knockout victory of Ghanaian warrior Fredrick Lawson this previous March 30.
Born in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico, the undefeated Santiago Dominguez has labored onerous to ascend in direction of the highest of the welterweight division. Having fought a majority of his profession in Mexico, Dominguez will probably be seeking to dazzle the group and present he is able to be thought-about a world title contender.
A press launch by Golden Boy Promotions was used on this article.
