Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025
Venue: Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas
Division: Bantamweight (118 lbs)
Stakes: Vacant WBC Continental Americas Bantamweight Title
Broadcast: DAZN (Global) | Ringwalk: ~8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Tale of the Tape
| Attribute | Arturo Popoca | Dominique Crowder |
| Record | 16-0-1 (9 KOs) | 18-0-0 (11 KOs) |
| Age | 24 | 31 |
| Height | 5′6″ (168 cm) | 5′10″ (178 cm) |
| Reach | — | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| KO Percentage | 56% | 61% |
| Rankings | — | WBO #13 |
Crowder holds a notable edge in height and knockout ratio, while Popoca is the younger, more active fighter with a slight edge in rounds fought.
Style Breakdown & Fight Analysis
Arturo Popoca
Mexican pressure fighter with crisp combinations and body attack
Has gone 32 rounds in his last 4 fights, averaging 8 rounds per bout
Known for durability and volume punching
Weakness: Can be hit clean early before settling into rhythm
Dominique Crowder
Tall bantamweight with rangy jab and sneaky power
Trained by Mark Breland and Jose Luis Guzman
Last fought in November, scoring a first-round KO of Duke Micah
Weakness: Inactivity and vulnerability to inside pressure
Key Tactical Notes
Popoca must close distance and work inside to negate Crowder’s reach
Crowder will look to control range and land counters off the back foot
Both fighters are undefeated, making this a true test of composure and adaptability
How to Watch
Platform: DAZN (Global)
Start Time: 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT
Ringwalk (Estimated): ~8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Subscription: $24.99/month or $224.99/year
Expect a tactical chess match early, with Popoca pressing and Crowder probing with his jab. If Popoca can consistently get inside and work the body, he may wear Crowder down by the later rounds. But if Crowder maintains distance and lands clean counters, an upset is possible.
FIGHT ODDS
Arturo Popoca – 425
Dominique Crowder + 310
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
