WBC tremendous flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada rejects the narrative he’s previous and can lose his title to the youthful Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez this Saturday evening, June 29, of their headliner on DAZN on the Footprint Middle in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Estrada’s Age and Latest Performances
Followers really feel that 34-year-old Estrada (44-3, 28 KOs) is simply too previous due to his efficiency in his final two fights, his lengthy profession, many wars, and his two years out of the ring.
It’s not that Estrada’s age is simply too superior for him to be seen because the winner on Saturday. It’s all the opposite stuff mixed, and he’s going through the 24-year-old phenom, ‘Bam’ Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs), who’s within the zenith of his profession proper now.
Estrada says he needs to proceed combating for some time and is curious about combating a fourth contest in opposition to his nemesis, Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, if he efficiently captures a world title at bantamweight (118 lbs).
Estrada’s Willpower and Future Plans
“Folks typically disrespect fighters like me once they say, ‘Gallo Estrada is simply too previous now,’” mentioned Juan Francisco Estrada. “However I’m going to indicate on Saturday that it isn’t true, and my profession will preserve progressing for an excellent whereas but.”
Estrada didn’t say his plans if he loses to ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and is knocked out. That’s the true query: Will he nonetheless wish to proceed his profession if he’s crushed badly and made to look previous? Estrada didn’t look good in his final battle in opposition to ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez and Argi Cortes two years in the past.
Estrada’s performances in each of these fights had been nowhere close to the extent to the place he’ll win on Saturday in opposition to Bam, and he can’t rely on the judges giving him a questionable determination like in his final two fights in opposition to Chocolatito and Argi.
These guys each beat Estrada within the eyes of many followers however had been on the receiving finish of controversial choices. Bam is simply too widespread to be given the quick finish of the stick by the judges.
Rodriguez’s Rising Star
“You’re already establishing your self as a pound-for-pound nice within the sport. Some would say a victory on Saturday will put you proper up there with the likes of Inoue, Usyk Crawford, and all these guys,” mentioned Eddie Hearn throughout Thursday’s remaining press convention, speaking about Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, who faces WBC tremendous flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada this Saturday evening.
“These are the fights you need, and these are the challenges you need. You’re prepared for a wild evening in Phoenix,” mentioned Hearn.
“I won’t present it, however that is probably the most I’ve been excited for a battle my entire profession.
