In a collision of energy between two, world title contenders, NABO Welterweight Titleholder Alexis “Lex” Rocha (25-2-0, 16 KOs) will put his abilities to the take a look at towards undefeated knockout artist and NABF Welterweight Titleholder Raul “El Cugar” Curiel (15-0, 13 KOs).
The ten-round essential occasion will happen on Saturday, December 14, stay from Toyota Enviornment in Ontario, Calif. and broadcast world wide on DAZN.
“The perfect versus the perfect is Golden Boy’s mantra and followers will see simply that when Rocha and Curiel face off with all the things on the desk,” mentioned Chairman and CEO Oscar De La Hoya. “Rocha is a veteran contender together with his sights set on a world title, Curiel is an undefeated blue-chip prospect with potential by way of the roof. That is actually a 50/50 combat that I can’t wait to see.”
Tickets for Rocha vs. Curiel will go on sale Friday, October 11 at 10:00 a.m. PT and are priced at $100, $75, $50 and $25 not together with relevant service expenses. A restricted quantity of Golden Boy VIP Expertise tickets can even be out there for buy with unique merchandise and combat night time upgrades included. Normal and VIP tickets for buy at Ticketmaster.com, Toyota-arena.com, Goldenboy.com or the Toyota Enviornment field workplace Monday by way of Friday from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
“I’ve seen Raul Curiel by way of the years and never as soon as did he point out my identify,” mentioned Alexis Rocha. “After my final loss he was abruptly inquisitive about preventing me. If he thinks I’ve misplaced a step, or one way or the other a simple combat now, he’s in for a impolite awakening. I sit up for making an announcement and displaying the world what I’m able to.”
Representing Santa Ana, California, Alexis “Lex” Rocha comes from a preventing household. The youthful brother of Ronny Rios, he was the youngest fighter to win a gold medal on the Junior Olympics at 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. Rocha signed with Golden Boy in January 2016 and made an electrifying skilled debut in March 2016, knocking out Jordan Rosario on the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. Since then, he has constructed an enviable resume of highly effective knockouts over prime contenders and is seeking to bounce again into world title rivalry, his final combat being a victory towards the undefeated Santiago Dominguez final July 19.
“The followers can count on a conflict,” mentioned Raul Curiel. “I’m going to organize properly so I can placed on an incredible present. That is going to be a very powerful combat in my profession up to now. I do know Alexis is a good fighter, an excellent opponent, and can present up ready as properly. I’m centered on Alexis, and if I can beat him, I do know that it’s going to open my alternative to combat for a world championship.”
