SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA - The City of Santa Ana honored its very own NABO welterweight titleholder Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) with a mural created by local artist Jose Ortiz ahead of his fight against San Diego’s undefeated Giovani “Gallo de Oro” Santillan (31-0, 16 KOs) on Saturday, October 21. (photos by Cris Esqueda)
The special unveiling, which was open to fans and friends, took place at Manny V. Padilla's Main Cave and the post-event was held at Mario "Pops" Diaz' Next Round Bar and Grill.
A Golden Boy collaboration with the Office of Councilmember Johnathan Hernandez, Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento and a representative from the Office of Congressman Lou Correa were on hand to personally deliver awards to Rocha as an outstanding citizen of the community.
