In a struggle that might shake up the division, Southern California’s prime welterweight warriors will measure up in opposition to one another as they pursue their goals to change into a world champion.
NABO Welterweight Titleholder and No.1 WBO-ranked Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) of Santa Ana will tackle his most harmful problem but in opposition to San Diego’s undefeated and No.4 WBO-ranked Giovani “Gallo de Oro” Santillan (31-0, 16 KOs) in a title protection scheduled for 12-rounds. Offered in affiliation with Prime Rank, the struggle will happen on the well-known Kia Discussion board and broadcast dwell worldwide on DAZN.
Alexis Rocha has steadily climbed to the highest of the rankings with a spotlight reel of lethal knockouts and toe-to-toe matchups. Since successful the NABO welterweight title in July 2022, the southpaw has efficiently defended his title 3 times and is likely one of the busiest world contenders. His previous most important occasion efficiency in opposition to Anthony Younger on Might 27 demonstrated his surgical use of energy bombs to interrupt down his resilient opponent.
“October is an enormous month in my profession. That is the kind of match up that I’ve ready for,” stated Alexis Rocha. “I do know my opponent and his total crew nicely. I respect all of them, and I do know I’ll should be at my finest come struggle evening. However that’s what I demand of myself in each struggle and that’s what’s going to occur come October 21. I can be at my finest, and my finest is at a unique stage. I do know Giovani requested for this struggle, however like my coach all the time says, watch out what you want for.”
The undefeated Giovani Santillan is ravenous for a ripe alternative to reveal he’s prepared for a shot at a world title after greater than a decade within the sport. With a spotless document, Santillan has confirmed he has the arsenal and the gasoline tank to enter deep waters with the hardest of boxing foes. The southpaw has additionally beforehand claimed possession of the NABO Welterweight Title and efficiently defended it twice in his boxing profession. He was final seen in July in a aggressive matchup in opposition to Ecuador’s Erick Bone that went the gap.
“I’ve been ready a very long time for a chance in opposition to a fighter of Rocha’s caliber. Defeating Rocha places me on this planet title combine and in place for even greater fights, however I’m targeted on the duty at hand,” Giovani Santillan stated. “I wished this struggle, in order quickly as Prime Rank and my administration informed me this struggle was taking place, I used to be thrilled. That is my time, and I’m going to take full benefit of this chance.”
“Alexis’ confidence and dedication will be seen in the truth that he fights extra usually than any contender within the sport and takes on all comers — together with these with undefeated data,” stated Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “Whereas Lex absolutely deserves a title shot, he additionally is aware of the worth of staying energetic as demonstrated by his huge enchancment over the previous couple of years. I anticipate one other standout efficiency from the satisfaction of Santa Ana and one other step up the ladder of the welterweight division.”
“That is going to be an incredible battle between two of Southern California’s welterweight warriors,” stated Prime Rank chairman Bob Arum. “I’ve little question Giovani will rise to the event. I additionally give Alexis Rocha credit score for accepting this problem. He’s on the verge of a world title shot and risking lots in going through Giovani. I can’t wait till October 21.”
