Alexis Rocha and Anthony Young squared off in the main event live on DAZN from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA on Saturday, May 27. The contest featured Santa Ana, California’s NABO welterweight titleholder up against challenger of Atlantic City, New Jersey. The scheduled for 12 rounds bout didn’t go the full distance.
Rocha claimed the win via TKO after he dominated and sent Young to the ropes with a big left. Although the latter managed to get back up on his feet and beat the eight count the referee waved the fight off saving him from further punishment. The official time of stoppage was 2 minutes and 15 seconds into the fifth round.
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With the victory, 25-year-old Alexis Rocha improved to 23-1, 15 KOs and retained his belt. Post-fight, “Lex” – the WBO No. 1 contender – said he wanted to face the winner of Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence Jr showdown that is set for July 29 in Las Vegas.
26-year-old Anthony Young dropped to 24-3, 8 KOs.
In Australia, the event aired live on Sunday, May 28.
Check out Alexis Rocha vs Anthony Young full fight video highlights below.
Rocha vs Young full fight video highlights
Anthony Young makes his ring walk.
Here comes Alexis Rocha.
Big shot from Rocha in Round 3.
Rocha dominates Young in Round 4.
Rocha drops Young in Round 5.
Post-fight.
Get Rocha vs Young full fight card results.
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