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Alexis Rocha To Face Samuel Kotey As
The Co-Main Event For Garcia vs. Fortuna
The undercard for Garcia vs. Fortuna promises a night full
of action at the historic Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, July
16, as Orange County’s fan favorite, Alexis “Lex” Rocha
(19-1, 13 KOs) of Santa Ana, CA takes on Baltimore’s Samuel
“Unbelievable” Kotey (23-3, 16 KOs). The 10-round
welterweight fight will serve as the co-main event for
Garcia vs. Fortuna. Also, on the DAZN live stream, Lamont
Roach Jr. (22-1-1, 9 KOs) of Washington, D.C., is scheduled
for 12-rounds for the WBA Super Featherweight Title
Eliminator against Angel “Humildad” Rodriguez (20-1, 10 KOs)
of Barranquilla, COL. Opening up the live stream, Rialto’s
Ricardo “El Nino” Sandoval (20-1, 15 KOs) will take on
undefeated fighter David “Medallita” Jimenez (11-0, 9 KOs)
of Cartago, CRI, in a 12-round fight for the WBA Flyweight
Title Eliminator. All fights will take place on Saturday,
July 16, and will stream live worldwide, exclusively on
DAZN, starting at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET.
Ahead of that, The Golden Boy Fight Night: Garcia vs.
Fortuna Prelims will stream on DAZN and the Golden Boy
Boxing YouTube page. The card will be headlined by Diego De
La Hoya (22-1, 10 KOs) of Mexicali, MX, in a 10-round
featherweight fight against Enrique Bernache (24-13, 12 KOs)
of Guadalajara, MX. Next, Los Angeles’ Miguel Gaona (2-0, 1
KOs) will look to add another victory to his record when he
faces Jonathan Guzman (0-5) of Aguada, PR, in a 4-round
lightweight fight. Finally, Lawrence King (11-1, 9 KOs) of
San Bernardino, CA will fight in a scheduled 6-round super
middleweight fight against an opponent yet to be confirmed.
Additional fights and opponents will be announced shortly.
“At this point in my career, it doesn’t matter who my
opponent is, all that matters is continuing to knock
opponents out and my personal growth as a fighter,” said
Alexis Rocha. “No opponent can dictate how my career moves.
I carry the power to control my own destiny and career. July
16th is another opportunity for me to take control of my
destiny and to continue climbing to the top of the sport. I
can’t wait to share a card with Ryan in a place so close to
home — Los Angeles. I’m ready to put on a show. Thank you to
Golden Boy and all of my fans for the continued support.”
“To be showcased as the co-main event in one of the biggest
fight cards of the year in the biggest arena in Los Angeles,
is a huge opportunity for me,” said Samuel Kotey. “I promise
my fans I will not disappoint them and on July 16, everyone
will know who Samuel Kotey is.”
“Just in case the division forgot about me I'm putting them
on notice on July 16,” said Lamont Roach Jr. “This is my
opportunity to get closer to a world title shot and I am
going to win and put on an impressive performance.”
“This is my chance to prove that I am an elite level fighter
worthy of a world title shot,” said Angel Rodriguez.
“Winning the WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator will
prove I have what it takes to go the distance in this sport
and one day call myself a world champion.”
“I am excited for this fight because I will be fighting in
the biggest arena in my hometown,” said Ricardo Sandoval.
“This is a big opportunity for me to show my fans, friends,
and family all the hard work I have put in to get here. This
fight is for a title eliminator, I am ready to fight for a
world title next and on July 16 I will prove it to the
world.”
“I am ready for a challenge on July 16,” said David Jimenez.
“I will be fighting to keep my undefeated record, earn a
place in the rankings, and be a step closer to a world title
shot after I win the WBA Flyweight Title Eliminator. This is
my chance and I will do everything in my power to be
declared the winner on July 16.”
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