Trini Ochoa (proper) with three-division titlist and two-time Olympic Gold medalist Vasiliy Lomachenko. Photograph courtesy of Ochoa’s social media
There’s nothing like a hometown combat for Trini Ochoa.
The unbeaten junior welterweight will face Jose Jacobo on the Celeb Theatre in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. The ten-round combat will stream reside Friday on BXNG TV on Vyre Community (9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT).
At Thursday’s weigh-in, Ochoa weighed in at 139.6 kilos. Jacobo got here in at 138.8 kilos.
Ochoa (18-0, 8 knockouts) has repeatedly appeared at Celeb Theatre since his April 2018 professional debut. All however two of his fights have taken place there. Ochoa will get a thrill preventing earlier than acquainted faces.
With loads on the road versus the credible Jacobo (15-1, 6 KOs), a win tonight might be that rather more rewarding.
“I can share the expertise (of preventing) with my pals, household, and followers,” Ochoa advised The Ring. “Bringing everybody collectively and celebrating (afterwards) collectively. Nothing beats that feeling. Particularly with Jacobo, as a result of he’s going to be the hardest opponent but. Somebody who needs to win, who additionally had a full coaching camp.
“It’s a chance for me to show the extent I’m on and to placed on an excellent efficiency to earn that belt towards a talented fighter.
Ochoa, 26, final fought on August 24, defeating gatekeeper and Olympian Jose Angulo by unanimous resolution. The win over Angulo marked Ochoa’s first scheduled 10 spherical combat.
“Going into this combat, I really feel sturdy, sharp, and ready,” insisted Ochoa. “I’ve the ability, the center, and energy stepping into the ring (tonight).
“Nobody else however me is getting the win, and nobody else however me is getting that belt. I’m prepared and really feel nice.”
Jacobo (15-1, 6 KOs), who’s from Grand Island, Nebraska, additionally fought his final combat on August 24. He defeated journeyman Clay Burns by unanimous resolution over six rounds. In his earlier combat on February 10, Jacobo defeated Jaijohn Gonzalez by break up resolution.
Friday’s combat might be his first time preventing in a scheduled 10 spherical combat.
The present is introduced by Iron Boy Promotions. Additionally on the cardboard, L.A.-based Ukrainian heavyweight Serhii Sheludko (5-1, 3 KOs), meets unbeaten Mario Jaquez (3-0, 2 KOs) in a four-round combat.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October 2013 and has lined boxing in Southern California and overseas since 2000. Francisco additionally covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He could be reached at [email protected].
