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 really 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) did not impress in a 10-round break up choice over Jose Luis Sanchez.
This appears to be a make-or-break combat for each males. Rocha continues to be simply 26 and each his losses got here towards stable fighters, but it surely’ll be a tough climb again into the highlight if he falls right here. As for the 32-year-old Dominguez, this could be his solely shot on the large time.
“I’m grateful to Golden Boy, DAZN and my whole workforce for the prospect 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 combat is one other check in me realizing my final dream of changing into world champion. I’m targeted 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 nicely revered. On the combat night time although, Alexis Rocha will discover a fighter that’s coming to win. It will likely be an incredible combat, our types will actually collide. This combat will finish in a knockout.”
