Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez vs. Thomas Mattice Preliminary Fights: Complete List of Fights Before 2024 Boxing Main Event

Eduardo Hernandez looks to get back into title contention on Friday, September 13th in Mexico when he faces Thomas Mattice. The super featherweight bout will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

Hernandez (35-2) hopes to go 2-0 in 2024 after defeating Daniel Lugo in May. “Rocky” rebounded after losing the 2023 Fight of the Year to O'Shaquie Foster for the WBC super featherweight title.

Hernandez, who is ranked second in the WBC super featherweight rankings, is ready to make a statement after signing a new multi-fight deal with Matchroom.

“Mattice is a great fighter and he's been overlooked,” Hernandez said. “He's very talented and has a similar style to Foster, so I want to prove to the world that I'm more than ready for him and anyone else I have to fight to become a world champion.”

WATCH: Eduardo Hernandez vs. Thomas Mattice, live on DAZN

Mattice (22-3-1) has won five fights in a row, four of them by knockout. “Gunna Man” has 17 total victories by power punch. He has a chance to spoil Hernandez's homecoming and work his way up the rankings.

“This fight gives me a chance to establish myself as a bigger player in the junior lightweight division and establish my presence in the class. It will be as exciting as all of my fights. I'm ready to compete with the top guys and that starts with this fight in Hermosillo,” said Mattice.

Local fighters from Mexico want to impress in the preliminary program.

Supporting act for Eduardo Hernandez against Thomas Mattice

Here's a breakdown of all the action on the Rocky Hernandez vs. Thomas Mattice card.

Sergio Mendoza vs Angel Ramos

• Division/Weight: Flyweight
• Mendoza record: 23-0
• Ramos record: 32-1-2
• Belt at stake: N/A

The co-feature will see Sergio Mendoza Comparisons Angel Ramos.

Mendoza (23-0) has won three fights in a row by technical knockout and has 20 victories by power punch. In his last fight he knocked out Hugo Hernandez

Ramos (32-1-2) has won 15 fights in a row since 2017. “Diablito” has 19 wins by KO and last competed over a year ago.

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Julio Porras vs. Isaac Torres

• Division/Weight: Super middleweight
• Porras record: 11-0
• Torres record: 10-0
• Belt at stake: N/A

Below is the map Julio Porras Comparisons Isaac Torres.

Porras (11-0) won 2-0 in 2024, defeating Yeasson Pacheco by TKO. “Diamante” has eight wins by KO.

Torres (10-0) has won all of his fights with a power punch since turning professional in 2022. The Venezuelan hopes to achieve a 5-0 record in 2024.

Leonardo Rubalcava vs. Jesus Castorena

• Division/Weight: Super light
• Rubalcava record: 8-0
• Castorena record:
• Belt at stake: N/A

Finally, Leonardo Rubalcava Faces Jesus Castorena.

Rubalcava (8-0), a four-time Mexican national champion, is hoping for a 5-0 defeat in 2024. The 21-year-old has recorded three victories by power punch.

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Castorena (5-1) has won three fights in a row, all by knockout. He hopes to get to 2-0 in 2024.

Eduardo Hernandez vs. Thomas Mattice – Tune-in info

• Date: Friday, September 13
• Time: 8:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT
• Location: Arena Sonora – Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
• How to watch:
  • DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 for a 12-month contract or $24.99 monthly in the US | $24.99 monthly in Canada
  • DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the US | $199.99 in Canada

Hernandez vs. Mattice airs Friday, September 13th at 8:00 p.m. ET. The main event should begin around 11:00 p.m. ET, depending on how long the prelims last.