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.
With the victory, 25-year-old Alexis Rocha improved to 23-1, 15 KOs and retained his belt. 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 Anthony Young ?#RochaYoung pic.twitter.com/xeKLeOvcUE
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 28, 2023
Here comes Alexis Rocha.
Why not start with some LIVE music? Are you tuned in!? The Main Event starts NOW on DAZN#RochaYoung | LIVE on DAZN pic.twitter.com/tjoflNbTCr
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) May 28, 2023
Big shot from Rocha in Round 3.
Nice Shot by Lex, as he snaps Young’s head back!#RochaYoung | LIVE on DAZN pic.twitter.com/m8qSWCgpfh
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) May 28, 2023
Rocha dominates Young in Round 4.
Lex with a nice combination! We’re early in the fight, but how do you see this one playing out?#RochaYoung | LIVE on DAZN pic.twitter.com/YCY4IoGbba
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) May 28, 2023
Rocha drops Young in Round 5.
A BIG LEFT FROM ROCHA AND YOUNG DOES NOT RECOVER!!! Another Main Event, Another KNOCK OUT!!#RochaYoung | LIVE on DAZN pic.twitter.com/w2UYQfbqRX
— Golden Boy (@GoldenBoyBoxing) May 28, 2023
ALEXIS ROCHA ENDS IT ?#RochaYoung pic.twitter.com/ExXdATCVEB
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 28, 2023
Post-fight.
“I’m the mandatory, I want the winner next and that’s it” @AlexisRocha777‘s post-fight comments ??#RochaYoung pic.twitter.com/Tl1ro6fcpO
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) May 28, 2023
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