For both Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel, it’s the day of reckoning. The two welterweights need to present compelling arguments to justify why fans need to take them a bit more seriously. The road to the championship lies in front, but to reach their destination, the duo will have to give their all once they step into the ring. Rocha and Curiel will clash for the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) and WBO NABO welterweight titles. Titled ‘Rocha vs Curiel,’ the event features a string of exciting fights.

For Alexis Rocha, who suffered a sound drubbing at the hands of Giovanni Santillan last October, it is a crucial outing. Aside from retaining his title and winning one, the triumph will catapult him over the rankings to title contention. Raul Curiel will be eager to continue with his unbeaten streak. His thirteenth career victory against a top-ranked contender should improve his standing considerably. But how well that will augment his position towards championship belt time alone will tell. In the meantime, let’s check a few other details about the Oscar De La Hoya-Golden Boy Promotions card.

Alexis Rocha vs. Raul Curiel: Date, Venue, Time

Tomorrow, on Saturday, December 14, Alexis Rocha, Raul Curiel, and several other fighters will meet at Ontario’s Toyota Center. The venue, which was opened on October 18, 2008, has hosted events and shows across the spectrum and seems equipped to accommodate over eleven thousand spectators.

Reports suggest that the show will begin at 20:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), roughly corresponding to 17:00 PM Pacific Time (PT). In the United Kingdom, it roughly corresponds to 01:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Aside from the headline fight, the show hosts nearly ten fights. Hence the timings may change or shift accordingly. The outcome of the fights may likely have a cascading effect. Thus, depending on how they end up, the ring walk of Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel should begin approximately at 23:00 PM ET or 16:00 PM PT, which should be around 04:00 AM GMT in the UK.

Where to Watch: Alexis Rocha vs. Raul Curiel

Given the profile of the fighters, the ones headlining as well as those featuring on the undercards, many expect the show to draw a high number of fans and followers with Hispanic/Mexican heritage. So will the hype compound across the pond and in other zones?

DAZN will livestream the fights. So for those unable to visit the arena, they can watch the show, both through the apps and the platform. The application can be downloaded on both Apple and Android smartphones, streaming devices such as Fire TV and Roku, or even regular laptops and PCs.

Reportedly, DAZN’s monthly subscription in the US is priced at $24.99. For 12 months, it will cost around $224.99. It appears a discount of 60% is offered for annual payments. In the United Kingdom, if conforming for a minimum period of 12 months, the monthly cost of a DAZN subscription will be £9.99. Before the discount, it was £14.99.

Otherwise, if a user is opting for a flexible monthly plan, then they will have to pay £16.99 for the first three months. The user can cancel the plan by providing 30 days’ advance notice. This amount is also discounted from £24.99. The DAZN UK annual subscription fee is £119.99; the plan can be availed at a discounted price of $89.99.

Alexis Rocha vs. Raul Curiel: The story of the undercard

Aside from the main duel, the Gold Boy card features some interesting matchups. Let’s check how they measure up.

Flyweight:

1. Marlen Esparza versus Arely Mucino: Flyweight; 10 rounds (two minutes each)
2. John Ramirez versus Ephraim Bui: Super Flyweight, 10 rounds

Bantamweight:

1. Jorge Chavez versus Ruben Dario Casero: Super bantamweight, 8 rounds
2. Gael Cabrera versus Garen Diagan: Super bantamweight, 6 rounds

Lightweight:

1. Joshua Garcia versus Uhlices Avelino-Reyes: Lightweight, 6 rounds
2. Javier Meza versus David Music: Super lightweight, 4 rounds

Featherweight:

1. Victor Morales versus Jose Ivan Guardado Ortiz: Super featherweight, 10 rounds

Welterweight:

1. Charles Conwell versus Gerardo Luis Vergara: Super welterweight, 10 rounds
2. Fabian Guzman versus Travis Floyd: Super welterweight, 4 rounds
3. Ricardo Ruvalcaba versus Jabin Chollet: Welterweight, 8 rounds

Speaking about his preparation, Alexis Rocha said, “Against Curiel, I’m more focused and disciplined on what I need to do. He’s a strong fighter who’s going to bring a lot of challenges. I can’t look past him. That’s all that matters to me. I have to handle business for me to look forward to 2025.”

After the upsetting loss to Santillan, through sheer grit and determination, Rocha brought his career back on track. Following consecutive victories over Fredrick Lawson and Santiago Dominguez, he now faces a challenge that will not only test his endurance but his will as well. In Raul Curiel, he squares up against a knockout expert. Thus, if he dreams of taking his eight-year-old career to new heights, under no circumstance can he afford to let his guard down.

What about you? Apart from the headliner, which fight are you looking forward to?