Alexis Rocha Open To Dropping Down In Weight: "I Can Probably Make 140"

Alexis Rocha didn’t need to fight Giovanni Santillan. He was already ranked the number one contender in the WBO and simply needed to bide his time and wait patiently for a world title shot. That, of course, would’ve resulted in ring rust. With Terenc...

Alexis Rocha: "I'm Gonna Hold My Head Up High, We're Gonna Go To The Top"

Just a few months ago, Alexis Rocha was one of the leading candidates for Terence Crawford. The 26-year-old earned his spot as one of the best welterweights around and was essentially on the verge of a world title shot.

Santillan, Fundora Make Impression: Weekend Afterthoughts

Opportunity knocked. A pair of fighters answered the door in a big way last weekend. Heading into last weekend, Alexis Rocha had risen in enough esteem at welterweight to be ranked in the top five by both TBRB and Ring Magazine. The WBO ranked him nu...

Alexis Rocha On Santillan Loss: ‘You Don't Want To Be In Wars Like That’

LOS ANGELES – A heartbroken Alexis Rocha said he was reduced to tears in the dressing room following his knockout loss to Giovani Santillan at the Kia Forum on Saturday night.

Robert Garcia: Rocha Couldn't Do Anything About Santillan's Strength and Power

Saturday night could not have been any better for Giovani Santillan. Not only did Santillan defeat Alexis Rocha by knockout, but he became a legit contender in a competitive welterweight division.

Photos: Giovani Santillan Batters, Drops Alexis Rocha, Stops Him in Six

Santillan, Rocha Fight Photos Gallery - Inglewood, California - In a welterweight showdown, Giovani Santillan (32-0, 17 KOs) dropped Alexis Rocha (23-2, 15 KOs) three times and beat him down for a sixth round stoppage. (photos by Cris Esqueda)

Giovani Santillan Rises To The Occasion, Batters Alexis Rocha To Score 6th-Round KO

By Manouk Akopyan - Everything in the air Saturday night at the fabled Kia Forum had an old-school feel to it as Alexis Rocha and Giovani Santillan got set to square off for their welterweight scrap. Santa Ana’s Rocha and San Diego’s Santillan were b...

Santillan Says Win vs. Rocha Will Elevate Him To Next Level, Already Eyeing Josh Taylor

LOS ANGELES – Giovani Santillan realizes that he’s on the brink of a breakthrough should he score a win against Alexis Rocha on Saturday at the Kia Forum in Inglewood while headlining a Golden Boy Promotions show on DAZN.

Alexis Rocha Open To Fighting Ryan Garcia At 140 Pounds: ‘I'm a High-Risk, Low-Reward Threat’

By Manouk Akopyan - Alexis Rocha is quickly evolving into a headlining attraction for Golden Boy Promotions. Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) will be featured as the main event for his third straight show this year when he takes on Giovani Santillan (31-0, 16 KO...

Photos: Alexis Rocha, Giovani Santillan - Ready To Collide at The Kia Forum

Rocha, Santillan Weights Photos Gallery - In the lead up to their welterweight showdown to prove they are on the top of the welterweight division, Santa Ana’s very own NABO Welterweight Titleholder Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) and San Diego’s un...

Alexis Rocha, Giovani Santillan Make Weight For Anticipated Welterweight Clash

Alexis Rocha was all smiles while Giovani Santillan was all business as they soaked in the last bit of ambiance during Friday’s weigh-in ceremony. Both welterweights made weight for their scheduled twelve-round bout. Rocha was 147 pounds, while the u...

Santillan: I'm Planning To Make A Statement And Show The World Who I Am

There were certainly easier ways for Giovani Santillan to bide his time. The unbeaten welterweight instead decided to bet on himself and accept a dangerous showdown versus top-rated contender Alexis Rocha. The two meet this Saturday atop a DAZN show...

Photos: Alexis Rocha, Giovani Santillan - Face To Face at Final Presser

Rocha, Santillan Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - In the lead up to their welterweight showdown to prove they are on the top of the welterweight division, Santa Ana’s very own NABO Welterweight Titleholder Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) and...

Alexis Rocha Looks To Kick Off New Era In 147-Pound Division

By Corey Erdman - For the last several years, the welterweight division has been ruled by two men, Terence Crawford and Errol Spence. Until the two of them finally got in a ring together earlier this year, every 147-pound fighter, along with their ma...

Photos: Alexis Rocha is Honored With Mural in Santa Ana, California

Alexis Rocha Photos Gallery - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA - The City of Santa Ana honored its very own NABO welterweight titleholder Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) with a mural created by local artist Jose Ortiz ahead of his fight against San Diego’s un...