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Hooker Stops Saucedo in 7, Retains 140-Pound Title 

By Press Release November 16, 2018 OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 16, 2018) — The fairytale ending wasn’t meant to be. Oklahoma City native Alex Saucedo fell short in his first world title challenge, as Maurice Hooker defended his WBO junior welterweight title against Saucedo via 7th-round TKO In front of 4,102 fans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. [...]

Alex Saucedo and Maurice Hooker Prepare for “Red River Rivalry” Title Showdown

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 12, 2018) – The “Red River Rivalry” — the pugilistic version — has kicked off. WBO junior welterweight champion Maurice Hooker, from Dallas, Texas, will defend his world title Friday evening against Oklahoma City native Alex Saucedo at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, home of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder. This will be the first title […]

Alex Saucedo: The Time is Near

Press Release November 8, 2018 Alex Saucedo: The Time is Near Saucedo to challenge WBO junior welterweight champion Maurice Hooker, Nov. 16 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City Live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at Midnight ET BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2018) — Alex "El Cholo" Saucedo grew up in Oklahoma City, a short [...]