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Alexis Rocha To Face New Opponent George Ashie On Jan. 28
At Youtube Theater In Inglewood
Santa Ana’s star Alexis “Lex” Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) will face
new opponent George “Red Tiger” Ashie (33-5-1, 25 KOs) of
Accra, Ghana, as the main event for the 12-round clash set
for January 28 at YouTube Theater in Inglewood and presented
in association with Star Boxing. The originally announced
opponent, Anthony Young, suffered a nose injury and can no
longer participate in the fight against Rocha. Doors to the
venue will open at 3:00 p.m. PST, and the worldwide
broadcast on DAZN begins at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST.
“I recently learned of the injury that Anthony suffered in
sparring,” said Alexis Rocha. “To be honest, it does not
matter who is standing across from me in that ring come
Saturday night. The goal and the assignment remains the
same: break my opponent’s will and win by stoppage. I’m
ready for any fighter they put in front of me.”
George “Red Tiger” Ashie represents Accra, Ghana. Ashie is
the current IBF Continental Africa Super Lightweight
Champion, and will present a significant challenge to Rocha
as his last five fights have ended in jaw-dropping
knockouts.
"I promise the fans will see a great boxing match and that l
will knock him out coldly,” said George Ashie. “I do thank
Alexis for giving me this opportunity. I will prove to the
world on Saturday night who George is. Thank you to my team,
especially Emmanuel Addo and Joe DeGuardia and Star Boxing
for making this happen. I am the Red Tiger and I rule the
ring whenever I step in it."
“It doesn’t matter what opponent is in front of Alexis, he
will do whatever it takes to attain the victory,” said
Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya.
“We applaud George Ashie for taking this fight on a week’s
notice - this will be a war with two fighters out to prove
they’re worthy contenders in the sport.”
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