YouTube Theater in Inglewood, Calif. hosted an exclusive media roundtable with Santa Ana’s Alexis Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) ahead of his Welterweight title defense against George Ashie. The 12-round main bout will be the first boxing event at the YouTube Theater on January 28. Entrance to the venue will open at 3:00 p.m. PST and worldwide broadcasts on DAZN begin at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST.
Golden Boy Promotions President and CEO Oscar De La Hoya and Jason Gannon, executive director, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, discussed the complexities of the venue and the excitement that led to the launch. first boxing lawsuit.
ALEXIS “LEX” ROCHA, NABO WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONS:
“I’m super excited to be the main event again. After this fight, I feel like I will have enough strength to start calling the big guys and asking for big fights.”
“I feel honored to be at the top of the first ever boxing event held at the YouTube Theatre. It’s going to be a great boxing night on DAZN and I hope that everyone can tune in.”
OSCAR DE LA HOYA, PRESIDENT and CEO of GOLDEN BOY:
“The year 2023 is an important year for the Golden Boy and we have a lot of games ready to go. The YouTube Theater is such an intimate venue and fans will feel the energy being so close to the ring.”
“January 28 had a series of excellent fights. From the opening match to the main event, fans can expect fireworks.”
JASON GANNON, CEO, SOFI STADIUM AND HOLLYWOOD PARK:
“Here at Hollywood Park and YouTube Theatre, we’re super excited to host our first boxing match on January 28.”
“We think this event will be an incredible part of the whole story here at the YouTube Theater, which hosts world-class boxers in partnership with Golden Boy.”
Rocha vs. Ashie is a 12-round welterweight match for the NABO welterweight title awarded by Golden Boy Promotion in conjunction with Hard Hitting Promotion. Schofield vs. Machado is a 10-round match for the vacant WBA International Lightweight title awarded by Golden Boy in association with Davies Entertainment. Fight night will take place on Saturday, January 28, live from the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, CA and will be broadcast on DAZN worldwide.
