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. He won his first 16 fights before suffering his first professional defeat against Rashidi Ellis in October 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. 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. Santillan knocked Rocha 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 contender Raúl Curiel on December 14, 2024. The competitive 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. Rocha won by unanimous decision after ten rounds.

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

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes3027–2–1José RamírezUD1012 Sep 2026T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.2926–2–1Joseph DiazUD1014 Mar 2026Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.2825–2–1Raúl CurielMD1214 Dec 2024Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.Retained NABF and WBO–NABO welterweight titles2725–2Santiago DomínguezUD1019 Jul 2024Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO welterweight title2624–2Fredrick LawsonRTD7 (10), 3:0030 Mar 2024YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California, U.S.2523–2Giovani SantillanKO6 (12), 1:1321 Oct 2023Kia Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Lost WBO–NABO welterweight title2423–1Anthony YoungKO5 (12)27 May 2023Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Retained WBO–NABO welterweight title2322–1George AshieKO7 (12)28 Jan 2023YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained WBO–NABO welterweight title2221–1Jesús Antonio PérezUD1029 Oct 2022Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.Retained WBO–NABO welterweight title2120–1Luis Alberto VerónUD1016 Jul 2022Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Won vacant WBO–NABO welterweight title2019–1Blair CobbsKO9 (10), 0:4419 Mar 2022Galen Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.1918–1Jeovanis BarrazaKO9 (10)13 Nov 2021Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.1817–1James BaconUD1019 Jun 2021Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.1716–1Rashidi EllisUD1230 Oct 2020Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.For vacant WBC International welterweight title1616–0Brad SolomonUD1014 Feb 2020Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title1515–0Roberto Valenzuela Jr.RTD5 (10), 3:0013 Dec 2019Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title1414–0Berlin AbreuTKO8 (10)13 Jul 2019Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title1313–0Shoki SakaiUD1025 Apr 2019Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.Retained WBC Continental Americas welterweight title1212–0Carlos Ortiz CervantesUD815 Sep 2018T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.1111–0Miguel DumasTKO2 (10)16 Mar 2018The Hangar, Costa Mesa, California, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title1010–0Pascual SalgadoUD816 Nov 2017Polifórum Benito Juárez, Cancún, Quintana Roo, Mexico99–0Esau HerreraKO1 (8)26 Aug 2017Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.88–0Cesar ValenzuelaUD630 Jun 2017Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.77–0Marcus BeckfordUD631 Mar 2017Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.66–0Abraham CalderonTKO3 (6)16 Dec 2016Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.55–0Colbert LozoyaKO1 (6)30 Sep 2016Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.44–0Israel VillelaTKO3 (6)19 Aug 2016Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.33–0Anthony WoodsUD44 Jun 2016StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.22–0Abdel VeraTKO1 (4)6 May 2016Toshiba Plaza, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.11–0Jordan RosarioKO3 (4)4 Mar 2016Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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