Eduardo Hernandez looks to return to title contention when he faces Thomas Mattice on Friday, Sept. 13, in Mexico. The super featherweight fight airs on DAZN worldwide.
Hernandez (35-2) looks to go 2-0 in 2024 after taking out Daniel Lugo in May. "Rocky" rebounded after losing the 2023 Fight of the Year against O'Shaquie Foster for the WBC super featherweight title.
Ranked second in the WBC's super featherweight rankings, Hernandez 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 is very talented, and he 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 need to fight to become a World champion."
WATCH: Eduardo Hernandez vs. Thomas Mattice, live on DAZN
Mattice (22-3-1) is on a five-fight win streak, with four of those wins coming via knockout. "Gunna Man" overall has 17 wins via the power punch. He has a chance to spoil Hernandez's homecoming and move his way up the ladder.
"This fight gives me the chance to make myself a bigger player in the Junior-Lightweight division and establish my presence in the division. It's gone be every bit of exciting as all my fights are. I'm ready to challenge myself with the top guys, and it starts with this fight in Hermosillo," Mattice said.
Local fighters from Mexico look to impress on the undercard.
Eduardo Hernandez vs. Thomas Mattice undercard
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
- Belts at stake : N/A
The co-feature will see Sergio Mendoza vs. Angel Ramos .
Mendoza (23-0) has won three straight contests via TKO to go with 20 wins via the power punch, knocking out Hugo Hernandez in his last fight.
Ramos (32-1-2) is on a 15-fight win streak since 2017. "Diablito" has 19 wins via knockout 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
- Belts at stake : N/A
Further down the card is Julio Porras vs. Isaac Torres.
Porras (11-0) went 2-0 in 2024, beating Yeasson Pacheco via TKO. "Diamante" has eight wins via knockout.
Torres (10-0) has won all his fights via the power punch since turning pro in 2022. The Venezuelan looks to go 5-0 in 2024.
Leonardo Rubalcava vs. Jesus Castorena
- Division/Weight : Super Lightweight
- Rubalcava record : 8-0
- Castorena record :
- Belts at stake : N/A
Finally, Leonardo Rubalcava faces Jesus Castorena.
A four-time Mexican National Champion, Rubalcava (8-0) looks to go 5-0 in 2024. The 21-year-old has three wins via the power punch.
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Castorena (5-1) is on a three-fight win streak, with all those wins coming via knockout. He looks to go 2-0 in 2024.
Eduardo Hernandez vs. Thomas Mattice tune-in info
- Date: Friday, September 13
- Time : 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
- Location: Arena Sonora - Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
- How to watch :
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. | $24.99 per month in Canada
- DAZN annual subscription : $224.99 in the U.S. | $199.99 in Canada
Hernandez vs. Mattice airs at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept. 13. The main event should begin around 11 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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