There is a new main event on DAZN tonight (Friday) as Raul Curiel (16-0-1) will now face Jordan Panthen (11-1) in California after Alexis Rocha withdrew from an anticipated rematch with Curiel. Rocha struggled to cut weight on Wednesday and was subsequently hospitalized, forcing his exit from the welterweight clash. It marks a blow for both men, who managed just one fight between them in 2025 and had hoped to launch title bids with this fight. It means Panthen, who suffered his first loss in July against Farid Ngoga, has been drafted in for a 158-pound catchweight clash.

 

Curiel and Rocha previously faced off in a majority draw back in December 2024, a bout that slowed their title ambitions. The former knocked out Victor Rodriguez in June for his only bout last year, while the latter was absent from the ring due to injuries.