Alexis Rocha vs. Blair Cobbs

Fighters on the Alexis Rocha vs. Blair Cobbs card on March 19 hosted their closing press convention at present at Golden Boy HQ in Downtown Los Angeles. The fights are set to happen on the College of Southern California’s Galen Middle and will likely be streamed. worldwide on DAZN. Hosted by Beto Duran, the occasion featured particular interviews with Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins, as they every spoke extremely in regards to the fighters on the battle card. In the principle occasion, Alexis “Lex” Rocha (18-1, 12 KOs) of Santa Ana, CA and Philadelphia’s Blair “The Aptitude” Cobbs (15-0-1, 10 KOs), who’re scheduled to face off in a 10-round welterweight battle, had been in attendance as they each took turns taking verbal pictures in opposition to one another which finally culminated in a really heated face off. Further fighters in attendance additionally featured on the DAZN stream, had been Micheal McKinson (21-0, 2 KOs) of Portsmouth, GBR, Bektemir Melikuziev (8-1, 6 KOs) and Evan Sanchez (10-0, 6 KOs) of Perlier, CA.

Fighters on the Golden Boy Combat Evening reside stream on YouTube, Alex Rincon (9-0, 6 KOs) of Dallas, Texas, Los Angeles’ John “Scrappy” Ramirez (8-0,7 KOs) and Miguel Gaona (1-0); and Alejandro Reyes (6-0, 4KOs), of Mexicali, Mexico; had been additionally onsite to speak about their growing careers and the joy of battle week in Los Angeles.

Beneath are what the fighters and their promoters needed to say:

First off, I wish to thank God, Robert Diaz and the Golden Boy crew for shifting me as much as the principle occasion,” mentioned Alexis Rocha. “The battle was offered to him final November and we didn’t battle. It wasn’t my fault. Kerobyan was your solely notable win. You’re appearing like a clown right here and there. Let’s keep in mind Blair. Identical to there’s clowns within the circus, there’s additionally lions and tigers there too. Bear in mind this face. You’re one battle from the commentary sales space. You’ll be asserting my fights after this.”

“There was no battle supplied to me final November,” mentioned Blair Cobbs. “Am I the form of particular person to show down fights? Does Blair the Aptitude appear to be he provides a shit… I don’t suppose so. I really needed that battle in November however we couldn’t make it occur. Lastly we made it occur. I didn’t hesitate to signal this contract. Then we waited for Alexis to signal. I’m in search of greater and higher fights. McKinson I’ve nothing however respect. Me and him are minimize from the identical material. Underdogs combating large fights, undefeated fighters within the hearth. I’m so good at it. After I put these younger fighters within the hearth with me they appear to not look the identical. He’s solely been examined one time in opposition to Brad Solomon and he nearly misplaced. What occurred when Solomon fought me with greater than two months of coaching. We obtained the job finished within the fifth spherical.”

“I talked to him (Vergil Ortiz),” mentioned Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “He’s again dwelling and he’s feeling higher. It’s very unlucky that it occurred so near the battle. He was prepared and looking out ahead to it. Issues occur however now we have to look ahead to an incredible principal occasion. I really wish to take a second and thank Cobbs and Rocha for stepping up and prepared to battle in the principle occasion. It’s an thrilling battle. We’ve got a variety of younger prospects who we’re taking a look at which can be going to the following degree. That’s why this entire card is tremendous thrilling. Particularly the principle occasion, it’s going to be fireworks. There’s rather a lot at stake for them however they’re prepared for the following degree.”

“All people expects this battle to be thrilling,” mentioned Bernard Hopkins, Corridor of Famer and Golden Boy Parnter. “To me they match up fairly evenly. It is a harmful battle for each guys. I’d wish to acknowledge Robert Diaz, our matchmaker, for pulling by means of and making this card work.”

“It’s a dream come true to be right here,” mentioned Michael Mckinson. “Sadly some issues occurred on the cardboard however I’m grateful I’m nonetheless combating. The present goes on. I’ve lots of people to thank for preserving me on the cardboard. I want Ortiz a speedy restoration. He’s a younger man and well being is every part. My full consideration goes to Jesus Perez. I had two decisions. Spend the final three to 4 months engaged on my US debut simply to go dwelling and never battle. I’m a fighter. I’m right here, I need my US debut. Hopefully I can win some American supporters and impress individuals on Saturday night time.”

“I’m feeling nice,” mentioned Bektemir Melikuziev. “I’m feeling assured. I’ve been coaching within the fitness center able to go. What occurred [with Rosado] was I made a mistake and paid the value. I obtained a bit grasping. That’s boxing, one punch can change every part. I’m assured I’ll get that rematch. Even when I’ve to change into world champion first. I simply wish to show it was a mistake. I’m on a special degree. Congrats to Rosado. I’m wanting ahead to the battle. Nothing modified for me. I’m nonetheless going to convey all of the belts at 168 to Golden Boy.”

“Followers ought to anticipate somewhat of every part, boxing, attacking and protection,”mentioned Evan Sanchez. “I can regulate to any fighter. It’s going to be an incredible battle. I really feel good. I’ve been out of the fitness center for awhile due to covid and a shoulder damage. It’s an honor to be right here.”

Followers with tickets to Ortiz vs. McKinson don’t must take motion to attend Rocha vs. Cobbs, as their tickets and seating areas are nonetheless legitimate.

If a fan bought tickets immediately by means of the Galen Middle, on-line or in-person, for Ortiz Jr vs. McKinson, and don’t want to attend Rocha vs. Cobbs refund requests made by Saturday, March nineteenth at 3pm PST will likely be honored, in full by emailing USCTO@USC.EDU. Ticket holders in search of refunds for on-line purchases through secondary market websites should contact these distributors immediately.

Tickets for the occasion are on sale now and are priced at $150, $75, $50 and $25 not together with relevant service fees. Tickets will likely be accessible for buy at www.galencenter.org or www.goldenboypromotions.com. Please word that LADPH tips and different protocols referring to admission necessities will likely be in place for this occasion, which embody that each one friends age 2 and older should present proof of full vaccination or a damaging COVID-19 check end result inside 24 hours for an antigen check or 48 hours for a PCR check.

Rocha vs. Cobbs is a 10-round welterweight battle offered by Golden Boy in affiliation with Matchroom Boxing. The occasion is sponsored by Hennessy “By no means Cease. By no means Settle” and “BetOnline – Your On-line Sportsbook Consultants.” The battle will happen on Saturday, March 19 at Galen Middle in Los Angeles, and will likely be streamed live worldwide on DAZN.