INDIO, Calif. – Alexis Rocha demonstrated he can box and is still a contender at 147 pounds.
Rocha, who is rated No. 9 by The Ring at 147 pounds, defeated Santiago Dominguez by unanimous decision Friday night before a partisan crowd at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. Scores were 99-91, 99-91, and 98-92 for Rocha, who improved to 25-2, 16 knockouts.
“It was a good fight,” said Rocha after the fight. “I wanted to show I can box as well.”
It was a dull opening round until the last 20 seconds...