Brunch Boxing Fight Preview: Rocky Hernandez vs Thomas Mattice

Where to Watch:
📺 DAZN, BrunchBoxing.com (Live Round by Round Coverage)

Programming Note: Telecast begins at 8PM EST and is streamed live on DAZN.

On Friday, September 13, live from Arena Sonora in Hermosillo, Mexico, super featherweight title contender, Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez challenges ShoBox alum Thomas Mattice in an exciting 12-round super featherweight bout.

The action-packed four-fight event is presented by Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The telecast streams live at 8PM EST, exclusively on DAZN.

Brunch Boxing previews tonight’s action.

Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernandez (35-2, 32 KOs) vs. Thomas Mattice (22-3-1, 17 KOs)

What’s at stake: WBA Continental Americas Super Featherweight Championship

Analysis: Rocky Hernandez steps in the ring with Thomas Mattice in a battle of two power punchers. Hernandez likes to brawl and maul, while Mattice likes to use his height and length to get leverage on his shots. Mattice has shown himself to be quite durable, even against punchers. He knows how to box and move. Hernandez is the classic, come forward, pressure fighter. This fight may resemble Mattice’s controversial loss against Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz. Expect Hernandez to get the nod.

Gambling Odds

Hernandez: -330 ML, -165 KO/TKO, +500 Decision
Mattice: +250 ML, +480 KO/TKO, +750 Decision
Fight To Go The Distance: +225 Yes, -310 No

Prediction: Hernandez Decision

Sergio Mendoza (23-0, 20 KOs) vs. Angel Ramos Serrano (32-1-2, 19 KOs)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Mendoza, the heavy-handed flyweight, is a hot prospect in the division. Ramos Serrano is a perfect style matchup for him. It’s going to be exciting, but expect Mendoza to come away with the late stoppage to continue his trek.

Gambling Odds

Mendoza: -600
Ramos Serrano: +400

Prediction: Mendoza KO/TKO

Julio Porras Ruiz (11-0, 8 KOs) vs. Isaac Torres (10-0, 10 KOs)

What’s at stake: WBC Youth Silver Super-Middleweight Championship

Analysis: Unbeaten power punchers clash as Julio Porras Ruiz takes on Isaac Torres. Porras Ruiz is huge favorite against Torres, who is fighting the first live body of his career. Porras Ruiz has not fought notable opposition himself, but Torres’ opponents have been ghastly. This may be a contest defined by who lands first. Porras Ruiz has shown more boxing skill and that should separate him from Torres.

Gambling Odds

Porras Ruiz: -1200 ML, -240 KO/TKO, +330 Decision
Torres: +720 ML, +1100 KO/TKO, +1900 Decision
Fight To Go The Distance: +225 Yes, -330 No

Prediction: Porras Ruiz KO/TKO

Leonardo Rubalcava (8-0, 3 KOs) vs. Jesus Castorena (5-1, 2 KOs)

What’s at stake: No title at stake

Analysis: Unbeaten prospect, Leonardo Rubalcava looks to get back on track after struggling in his last outing. He has not impressed as he’s been moved along. The bout against Castorena will give a better gauge of where Rubalcava is in his development. Castorena is durable and a tough out. Rubalcava will have to be on his game to win this bout. Would not be surprised at an upset in this bout.

Gambling Odds

Rubalcava: -4000
Castorena: +1100

Prediction: Rubalcava Decision

Full Card:
Main Event: 🇲🇽Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez (35-2, KOs) vs. 🇺🇸Thomas Mattice (22-3-1, 17 KOs), 12 rounds for the WBA Continental Americas Super-Featherweight Championship

Co-Main Event: 🇲🇽Sergio Mendoza (23-0, 20 KOs) vs. 🇲🇽Angel Ramos Serrano (32-1-2, 19 KOs), 10 rounds, flyweight

2nd Fight: 🇲🇽Julio Porras Ruiz (11-0, 8 KOs) vs. 🇻🇪Isaac Torres (10-0, 10 KOs), 10 rounds for the WBC Youth Silver Super-Middleweight Championship

Opener: 🇺🇸Leonardo Rubalcava (8-0, 3 KOs) vs. 🇲🇽Jesus Castorena (5-1, 2 KOs), 6 rounds, junior welterweight


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