Day: April 6, 2023

Angelino Cordova Becomes the New WBO International Flyweight Titleholder

INDIO, CA (April 6, 2023) - Pulling off a stunning upset victory, Caracas, Venezuela’s Angelino “Huracán” Cordova (18-0-1, 12 KOs) defeated former World Champion Angel “Tito” Acosta (23-4, 22 KOs) of San Juan, Puerto Rico to become the new WBO International Flyweight Titleholder in a bout that went the distance. The 10-round scrap featured back-and-forth action between the two flyweights, Cordova suffering a cut over the left eye in the third round and a point deduction in the fourth for hitting behind the head. The judges scored the bout unanimously with scores of 93-96, 95-94, and 95-94. The action was broadcast worldwide on DAZN, live from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. “I thought it was a great fight, we were two warriors inside the ring,” said Angelino Cordova. Read more [...]

Saturday May 27: Alexis Rocha vs. Anthony Young

INDIO, CA (April 6, 2023) - Returning to the fight stage as a headliner for the second time of 2023, Alexis “Lex” Rocha (22-1, 14 KOs) will defend his NABO Welterweight title for the third time against Anthony “Juice” Young (24-2, 8 KOs). The 12-round welterweight fight, which was originally scheduled for last January, will take place at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN beginning at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET. Tickets for Rocha versus Young are on-sale now and are priced at $95, $75, $55, $45 and $35 plus applicable fees. Tickets can be purchased at FantasySpringsResort.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com. “I’m back in the ring on May 27 and I’m looking forward to staying busy,” said Alexis Rocha. “I can’t wait to put on another Read more [...]