Golden Boy Promotions isn’t prepared to chop bait on Alexis Rocha simply but, as “Lex” will headline a July nineteenth Golden Boy Combat Night time reverse Santiago Dominguez.
The pair truly shared an undercard on March’s Arsen Goulamirian vs “Zurdo” Ramirez present. Rocha (24-2, 16 KO), combating for the primary time since final October’s hiding by the hands of Giovani Santillan, picked up a seventh-round end of Frederick Lawson, whereas Dominguez (27-0, 20 KO) didn’t impress in a 10-round cut up determination over Jose Luis Sanchez.
This seems to be a make-or-break struggle for each males. Rocha continues to be simply 26 and each his losses got here in opposition to strong fighters, nevertheless it’ll be a tough climb again into the highlight if he falls right here. As for the 32-year-old Dominguez, this may be his solely shot on the huge time.
“I’m grateful to Golden Boy, DAZN and my total workforce for the possibility to headline one other card,” stated Rocha. “I’ve already confirmed that I used to be capable of 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 struggle is one other check in me realizing my final dream of turning into world champion. I’m centered on extra knockouts for the followers.”
Dominguez stated: “I’m very excited for the chance from Golden Boy. Alexis Rocha is a good fighter – I’ve adopted his profession and he’s properly revered. On the struggle night time although, Alexis Rocha will discover a fighter that’s coming to win. It will likely be an incredible struggle, our types will actually collide. This struggle will finish in a knockout.”
