Eduardo ‘Rocky’ Hernandez will return to the ring against Daniel Lugo (27-2-1 18 KOs) in Aguascalientes, Mexico on Saturday May 11th, live worldwide on DAZN, with Erika Cruz defending her WBA super bantamweight title against Nazarena Romero on the same show. The veue will be the Palenque de la Féria National de San Marcos. Hernandez (34-2 31 KOs) lost one of the best fights 2023 in October when he took on O’Shaquie Foster for the WBC super featherweight title, falling agonizingly short in Cancun after an incredible eleventh round led to a twelfth-round stoppage win for Foster. Hernandez ahead on the cards.

 

The 26-year old will be determined to return to winning ways as he plots a path towards another shot at world honors, but Lugo has his own plans to gatecrash the party at 130 pounds, and facing Rocky in an all-Mexican battle over 12 rounds live on DAZN represents the biggest night of the 29 year old’s career.

 

“People have been counting me out since my loss,” said Hernandez. “On May 11th, I will make a statement – ‘Rocky Never Left’.”

 

“First and foremost, I would like to thank God, Matchroom, Paco Damián and my team for another amazing opportunity,” said Lugo. “We are back in the gym working hard and preparing for war. Rocky Hernandez is one of the best fighters in my division, however, I am up for the challenge. I know the importance of this fight, a win over Rocky Hernandez will open up many great opportunities. For all the boxing fans that will be watching on DAZN, we will give you a Mexican war.”

 

“Our Mexico shows have been a revelation and this promises to be no exception,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “The championship rounds that Rocky and O’Shaquie served up in October were sensational. Rocky has not gone away to feel sorry for himself, he’s redoubled his efforts and is more determined than ever to reach the very top, starting with an all-Mexican war against Lugo on May 11th.