Mexican-American boxer Alexis Rocha is set to take-on New Jersey-based fighter Anthony "Juice" Young later this month in a 12-round main event at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California.
The fight will be the first main event for Golden Boy Promotions, having Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) defend his NABO Welterweight Title against the New Jersey fighter that's coming in with a 24-2, 8 KOs overall record. The January 28 event will be also presented in association with Hard Hitting Promotions.
Orange County's Alexis Rocha spoke this week about this highly anticipated welterweight battle for his NABO championship belt. Rocha said he is looking forward to this dream of finally headlining a boxing main event.
“January 28th marks my first fight of 2023 and a fight that will set the stage for my best year yet. I have patiently worked to reach the point of being the main event on a major card and now I’m here,” said Alexis Rocha. “2022 provided its challenges, as I had to overcome a hand injury, but it made me stronger. I can’t wait to start the year with a knockout victory and as always, I’m thankful to Golden Boy, Robert Diaz, Abraham Perez and SOA Boxing, DAZN, my coach Hector and my entire team for the opportunity and support. Now it’s time to put on a show.”
As for Anthony Young, the 34-year-old fighter says he is grateful for this opportunity of fighting in the main event, and believes he will shock the world with a victory.
“I’m just thankful for the opportunity to perform on this platform,” said Anthony Young. “With the beliefs and strength of Allah we are going to shock the world twice.”
This fight will be broadcast around the world on DAZN starting at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST.
