Trini Ochoa (proper) with three-division titlist and two-time Olympic Gold medalist Vasiliy Lomachenko. Picture courtesy of Ochoa’s social media
There may be nothing like a hometown struggle for Trini Ochoa.
The unbeaten junior welterweight will face Jose Jacobo on the Superstar Theatre in his hometown of Phoenix, Arizona. The ten-round struggle will stream stay 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 usually appeared at Superstar Theatre since his April 2018 professional debut. All however two of his fights have taken place there. Ochoa will get a thrill combating earlier than acquainted faces.
With loads on the road versus the credible Jacobo (15-1, 6 KOs), a win tonight shall be that rather more rewarding.
“I can share the expertise (of combating) with my associates, household, and followers,” Ochoa informed 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 desires 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 awesome 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 struggle.
“Going into this struggle, I really feel robust, sharp, and ready,” insisted Ochoa. “I’ve the ability, the guts, and power moving 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 struggle on August 24. He defeated journeyman Clay Burns by unanimous resolution over six rounds. In his earlier struggle on February 10, Jacobo defeated Jaijohn Gonzalez by break up resolution.
Friday’s struggle shall be his first time combating in a scheduled 10 spherical struggle.
The present is offered 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 struggle.
Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October 2013 and has coated boxing in Southern California and overseas since 2000. Francisco additionally covers boxing for the Ventura County (California) Star newspaper. He may be reached at [email protected].
