Juan Francisco Estrada will likely be coming off an extended layoff to defend his WBC and Ring tremendous flyweight titles in opposition to unbeaten Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez within the twelve-round most important occasion this Saturday night time on June twenty ninth, stay on DAZN on the Footprint Heart in Phoenix, Arizona. The occasion begins at 9:00 p.m. ET.
Estrada’s Latest Struggles
This battle might come all the way down to how a lot Estrada (44-3, 28 KOs) has left after 16 years within the professionals. Estrada seemed like a shadow of his former self the final time he was within the ring, and it will seem that age had caught as much as the previous warrior.
Estrada hasn’t carried out nicely since his 12-round break up resolution in his rematch with Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez in March 2021. Estrada has seemed washed in opposition to Argi Cortes and Chocolatito Gonzalez in his two fights since then.
Many followers imagine the judges in December 2022 in Glendale, Arizona, gave Estrada a present resolution in his trilogy match in opposition to Chocolatito. Chocolatito appeared to win the battle 10 rounds to 2 in opposition to an overmatched Estrada, who wasn’t remotely aggressive from the get-go.
The competition was much more one-sided than their first in November 2012, which Chocolatito Gonzalez received by a 12-round unanimous resolution. The trilogy battle informed followers that the Nicaraguan-born Chocolatito wasn’t getting a lot love from the judges in Arizona in opposition to Estrada, who was dominated.
If Estrada can’t increase his recreation significantly, Bam Rodriguez will wipe him out on Saturday night time, and the judges received’t have the ability to bail out the champion like they did in opposition to Chocolatito.
Bam Rodriguez Returns to 115
Bam Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs) is shifting again as much as 115 after capturing the IBF and WBO titles at 112. With the flyweight division being empty of high-level fights, Bam is returning to 115 to problem the legend Estrada and champions Fernando Martinez, Kazuto Ioka, and Kosei Tanaka.
Undercard fights on Saturday:
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- Sunny Edwards vs. Adrian Curiel
- Yamileth Mercado vs. Ramla Ali
- Arturo Cardenas vs. Danny Barrio
- Leonardo Rubalcava vs. William Flenoy
- Fabian Rojo vs. Daniel Gonzalez
- Gabriel Muratalla vs. Carlos Fontes
“I take into account myself an entire boxer. I can exit, I can strain, and I can field,” mentioned Juan Francisco Estrada to DAZN Boxing, speaking about what he brings to his battle this Saturday night time in opposition to Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. “I don’t assume Bam goes to have it simple.
“I believe Bam Rodriguez needs to be keen to die as a result of I’m keen to provide all of it up within the ring, and that is one battle I’m not keen to let go. If it goes the space, which I doubt, it is going to be the battle of the 12 months.
“I simply know I’m going to exit and do what I’m planning on doing. Individuals are going to see the perfect Bam Rodriguez so far,” mentioned Bam. “I’m coming with the whole lot. I would like my title again. Come June twenty ninth, simply be prepared and the brand new. I’m prepared for something.
“Juan Francisco Estrada is a legend of the game. He’s been round for a few years. He was a champion after I was nonetheless an beginner. To share the ring with him, it’s an honor, however come June twenty ninth, I’m going to take over. I imagine a win over Estrada will make me the face of the lower-weight divisions. From what I’ve already achieved, I’m one battle away,” mentioned Bam.
