Overview
- The welterweight rematch scheduled for Friday at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert was set to headline a Golden Boy Promotions card on DAZN.
- Rocha withdrew less than 36 hours before the bout after being hospitalized for an undisclosed medical matter reported to be linked to his cut to 147 pounds.
- Golden Boy Promotions is seeking a replacement to keep Raul Curiel on the event.
- Rocha and Curiel fought to a majority draw in December 2024 in a bout widely labeled a Fight of the Year contender.
- Curiel is 16-0-1 with 14 knockouts and has been training under Robert Garcia, who recently praised his improved accuracy following a June 2025 stoppage win.