Alexis Rocha

Alexis Rocha
Personal information
NicknameLex
Born (1997-07-07) July 7, 1997 (age 29)
Santa Ana, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
WeightWelterweight
Boxing career
Reach70 in (178 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins27
Win by KO16
Losses2
Draws1

Alexis Rocha (born July 7, 1997) is an American professional boxer. He has held several regional welterweight championships, including the WBC Continental Americas and WBO–NABO titles.

Amateur career

Rocha began boxing after following his older brother, former world-title challenger Ronny Rios, into the sport. His amateur achievements included winning the 2012 Junior Olympics and earning a silver medal at the 2012 Veles Cup in Russia.

Professional career

Rocha made his professional debut on March 4, 2016, defeating Jordan Rosario by third-round knockout at Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. He won his first 16 fights before suffering his first professional defeat against Rashidi Ellis via unanimous decision at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California on October 30, 2020.

Rocha vs. Cobbs

On March 19, 2022, Rocha faced unbeaten contender Blair Cobbs at the Galen Center in Los Angeles. Rocha knocked Cobbs down in the eighth round before stopping him in the ninth.

Rocha subsequently defeated Luis Alberto Verón to win the vacant WBO–NABO welterweight title at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on July 16, 2022. Over the next 10 months he retained the title against Jesús Antonio Pérez. George Ashie and Anthony Young.

Rocha vs. Santillan

Rocha defended his WBO–NABO title against unbeaten Giovani Santillan on October 21, 2023, at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Santillan knocked him down three times and won by sixth-round knockout, handing Rocha his second professional defeat.

Rocha vs. Curiel

After recording two victories, Rocha faced undefeated Raúl Curiel at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, on December 14, 2024. The 12-round bout ended in a majority draw, with one judge scoring it 116–112 for Rocha and the other two scoring it 114–114.

Rocha vs. Diaz

Following a 15-month layoff, Rocha returned on March 14, 2026, to face former world champion Joseph Diaz over 10 rounds at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. He won by unanimous decision.

Rocha vs. Ramírez

On September 12, 2026, Rocha faced former unified light-welterweight champion José Ramírez at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He won by unanimous decision, with scores of 98–91, 98–91 and 97–92.

Rocha vs. Walker

Rocha is scheduled to face Conah Walker in an eliminator for a shot at the WBA welterweight title at University of Wolverhampton at The Halls in Wolverhampton, England, on December 5, 2026.

Professional boxing record

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Win 27–2–1 José Ramírez UD 10 12 Sep 2026 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
29 Win 26–2–1 Joseph Diaz UD 10 14 Mar 2026 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
28 Draw 25–2–1 Raúl Curiel MD 12 14 Dec 2024 Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S. Retained WBO–NABO welterweight title, for NABF welterweight title
27 Win 25–2 Santiago Domínguez UD 10 19 Jul 2024 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Won vacant WBO–NABO welterweight title
26 Win 24–2 Fredrick Lawson RTD 7 (10), 3:00 30 Mar 2024 YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California, U.S.
25 Loss 23–2 Giovani Santillan KO 6 (12), 1:13 21 Oct 2023 Kia Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S. Lost WBO–NABO welterweight title
24 Win 23–1 Anthony Young KO 5 (12) 27 May 2023 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBO–NABO welterweight title
23 Win 22–1 George Ashie KO 7 (12) 28 Jan 2023 YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California, U.S. Retained WBO–NABO welterweight title
22 Win 21–1 Jesús Antonio Pérez UD 10 29 Oct 2022 Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S. Retained WBO–NABO welterweight title
21 Win 20–1 Luis Alberto Verón UD 10 16 Jul 2022 Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S. Won vacant WBO–NABO welterweight title
20 Win 19–1 Blair Cobbs KO 9 (10), 0:44 19 Mar 2022 Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
19 Win 18–1 Jeovanis Barraza KO 9 (10) 13 Nov 2021 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.
18 Win 17–1 James Bacon UD 10 19 Jun 2021 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
17 Loss 16–1 Rashidi Ellis UD 12 30 Oct 2020 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. For vacant WBC International welterweight title
16 Win 16–0 Brad Solomon UD 10 14 Feb 2020 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Roberto Valenzuela Jr. RTD 5 (10), 3:00 13 Dec 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
14 Win 14–0 Berlin Abreu TKO 8 (10) 13 Jul 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
13 Win 13–0 Shoki Sakai UD 10 25 Apr 2019 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
12 Win 12–0 Carlos Ortiz Cervantes UD 8 15 Sep 2018 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Miguel Dumas TKO 2 (10) 16 Mar 2018 The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title
10 Win 10–0 Pascual Salgado UD 8 16 Nov 2017 Polifórum Benito Juárez, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Esau Herrera KO 1 (8) 26 Aug 2017 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Cesar Valenzuela UD 6 30 Jun 2017 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Marcus Beckford UD 6 31 Mar 2017 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Abraham Calderon TKO 3 (6) 16 Dec 2016 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Colbert Lozoya KO 1 (6) 30 Sep 2016 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Israel Villela TKO 3 (6) 19 Aug 2016 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Anthony Woods UD 4 4 Jun 2016 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Abdel Vera TKO 1 (4) 6 May 2016 Toshiba Plaza, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jordan Rosario KO 3 (4) 4 Mar 2016 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

References

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  2. ↑ "LA Fight Club results: Michael Perez, Christian Gonzalez, Alexis Rocha score wins". badlefthook.com. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
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  7. ↑ "Alexis Rocha Defeats Reluctant Luis Veron Unanimously On Garcia-Fortuna Undercard". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
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  14. ↑ "Giovani Santillan defeats Alexis Rocha by sixth-round knockout". DAZN. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2026.
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  21. ↑ "Alexis Rocha Sends Jose Ramirez Career Spiraling". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
  22. ↑ "Conah Walker to face Alexis Rocha on December 5 in WBA welterweight title eliminator". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 9 October 2026.
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