Boxing Match Preview: Arturo Popoca (16-0-1, 9 KOs) vs. Dominique Crowder (18-0-0, 11 KOs)

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

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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.