What time is Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan on tonight? How to watch, buy 2023 boxing fight

Boxing’s welterweight division has several bright stars hoping to secure a fight with undisputed champion Terence Crawford. But while the 147-pound king ponders his next move. top contenders Alexis Rocha and Giovani Santillan square off at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on October 21. The 12-round bout, plus undercard action, will air on DAZN.

The 26-year-old Rocha turned pro at 16 and is on a seven-fight win streak. After losing to Rashidi Ellis in 2020, the 26-year-old has been largely dominant and improved his game. On a two-fight knockout streak, Rocha believes that he’s more than ready for Santillan, who has 16 wins via knockout. 

“It was very easy taking the fight. This is what it’s all about. I want to be the best, and in order to be the best, you have to fight one of the best, and that’s what Giovani Santillan presents,” Rocha said via Boxing Scene.

Rocha is rated No. 1 by the WBO while his opponent is rated No. 5.

Santillan, the former NABF junior lightweight titleholder, is ready to prove he deserves to be a top contender and has no plans to let either the odds or Rocha stop him.

WATCH: Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan, live on DAZN

Here’s all you need to know about the fight, including time, channel, and card. 

What time is Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan today (ET and PT)? 

The Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan card begins at 5 p.m. local time, or 8 p.m. ET. 

Rocha and Santillan are scheduled to make their way to the ring around 8 p.m. local time, or 11 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

What time is Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan today in the U.K., Australia, Canada?

Region
Date
Main Card Start Time
Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)

USA and Canada (ET)
Saturday, October 21
8 p.m. ET
11 p.m. ET

USA and Canada (PT)
Saturday, October 21
5 p.m. PT
8 p.m. PT

UK and Ireland
Sunday, October 22
1 a.m. BST
4 a.m. BST

Australia
Sunday, October 22
10 a.m. AEST
1 p.m. AEST

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How to watch Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan: TV channel, live stream

Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan is live on DAZN in the U.S.

How to watch Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan in the U.K., Australia, Canada

Region
TV channel
Live streaming

USA
—
DAZN

Canada
—
DAZN

UK and Ireland
DAZN 1 HD
DAZN

Australia
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DAZN

WATCH: Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan, live on DAZN

Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan fight card

Alexis Rocha vs. Giovani Santillan; Welterweights
Arely Mucino (c) vs. Gabriela Fundora for the IBF flyweight title
Joseph Diaz vs. Ricky Medina; Lightweights
Ricardo Sandoval va. TBA; Flyweights
David Stevens vs. TBA; Super Middleweights

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