Rocha vs Dominguez Prediction: Who Will Get Closer to a Title Shot?
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Vladislav Tchakarov
The upcoming Golden Boy Fight Night in California will feature some of the hottest prospects, including Alexis Rocha and Santiago Dominguez in the main event. With this said, here is our Rocha vs Dominguez prediction.
Rocha vs Dominguez Prediction: Who's Got the Advantage?
Alexis Rocha Preview
As the local star, Alexis Rocha enters this contest as a massive betting favorite. But his recent performances raised questions and this fight will be even tougher.
Rocha made his professional debut in 2016 and has since amassed a record of 24-2. He has 16 knockouts on his name. The 27-year-old Southpaw has been climbing the rankings and is now ranked as the #9 contender by the IBF and WBO, #10 by the Ring, and #11 by the WBC.
Alexis first lost in 2020 when he faced Rashidi Ellis for the WBC International Welterweight title. It was a fairly close bout and the judges scored it 112-116, 112-116, and 113-115.
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Seven wins later, he faced Giovani Santillan in October 2023 for the WBO NABO Welterweight title and was knocked out in the 6th round. He bounced back with a dominant performance against the much more experienced Fredrick Lawson earlier this year, winning after a corner's stoppage in the 7th round.
The expectations for ‘Lex' are huge as he should be entering his prime years. A win on Saturday would give him a solid boost in the rankings while a defeat would be devastating. Before we can give our Rocha vs Dominguez prediction, let's look at his impressive opponent.
Santiago Dominguez Preview
Santiago Dominguez is a dangerous man. And at 32 years old, it is about time he made the big step forward in his career. The Mexican has 27 fights behind him and remains undefeated with 20 knockouts. He is also ranked #11 by the WBO and #14 by the WBC, which means that beating someone like Rocha would give him a massive boost in the rankings.
Santiago began his professional career in 2014, winning many regional titles over the years such as the WBC USA Silver Welterweight and the WBC Latino Welterweight titles.
Among his notable opponents, we can mention Jose Rosales, Ricardo Lara, and Fabian Lyimo, but he generally has not faced any considerable names. This is a huge step up in the competition and it is the main reason for him being the underdog.
Our Alexis Rocha vs Santiago Dominguez Prediction: Have Bookmakers Made a Mistake?
To be honest, there is no point in betting in favor of the big favorite here. The odds won't bring you any profit unless you bet a huge amount, and this clash is definitely not suitable for such a wager.
Rocha is expected to win, but we see huge potential in Dominguez. His power and stamina will test Rocha to his limits. This will be a much more competitive fight than most people anticipate and it could even go the full distance. In this case, we pick the underdog for our Rocha vs Dominguez prediction and recommend a smaller bet. This fight is really not worth risking a considerable sum. But it will very much be worth watching and a small wager will make it even more exciting.
Vlad is a former amateur MMA fighter. After a series of injuries, he found a different way to connect with the sport and its fanbase - through writing. He's been covering everything-UFC for over 5 years on various platforms and has been part of the team at NYFights since early 2022.
