Rocky Hernandez Wins Disputed Technical Decision Against Thomas Mattice in Mexico

On September 12, 2024, in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, Eduardo Hernandez and Thomas Mattice took a photo together after weighing in for the Matchroom Boxing event at Arena Sonora. The fight concluded with a technical decision in favor of Hernandez because a ringside doctor determined Mattice couldn’t continue due to a cut above his left eye. Many viewers believed Mattice should have won by technical knockout, leading to controversy over the decision. This incident adds to a history of officiating controversies involving Hernandez, who had a previous disputed fight for the WBC junior lightweight title. Despite the debate surrounding the outcome, Hernandez remains a contender for future title opportunities.