1.9K Likes, TikTok video from SNAC System (@snacsystem): "SNAC STRONG WBO Professional Boxing World Champion Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez will SHINE! I know everyone in San Antonio is backing me up," Rodriguez said. Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez shines, stops Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in Round 8 Skip to navigation Search You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Mario Barrios has heart, man. Naci el 20 de enero de 2000, en San Antonio, Texas, Estados Unidos. Native of South Bend, Ind., graduated from Indiana University in 1977 with a degree in journalism. ITS FIGHT NIGHT YALL TUNE IN AND SUPPORT THE BOY MARIO BARRIOS! It's crazy.. "I knew this year was gonna be special. LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Jesse Rodriguez reacts after knocking down Saul Juarez during their fight at the MGM Grand Conference Center on December 12, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 22-year-old Rodriguez (17-0, 11 KOs) is seeking to become a multi-division champion. ESNEWS. San Antonio, this is for you," he said, according to the San Antonio Express-News. Medina said Fords speed and timing stand out, as the southpaw from Camden, N.J., enters Saturdays bout on the heels of a February win against previously unbeaten Edward Vasquez. Acumula una marca profesional de 16 combates, todos ganados, 11 de ellas por la va del nocaut. I saw him one month after a fight and he ballooned up pretty heavily. Medina had already started dipping his toe into boxing under the guidance of his father, who was also coaching the football team. Who won and when. Jesse Rodriguez has long envisioned winning major titles as high as the 130-pound division by the . The 22-year-old Rodriguez (17-0, 11 KOs) is seeking to become a multi-division champion. Medina, 21, has fought in San Antonio five times before, including his two most recent bouts, but Saturdays spotlight will be unlike any hes experienced. He was the sports editor of the McAllen Monitor from 2014-18. Who won and when? Rising San Antonio boxing star Jesse Bam Rodriguez has reached an agreement to fight Mexicos Cristian Gonzalez for the vacant WBO flyweight title, according to published reports. About 30 boxers attended the open tryouts recently at San Fernando Gym. I just want to control the fight, and just dominate, Ford said. San Antonio junior lightweight Richard Medina (13-1, 8 KOs) defeated Steve Garagarza (3-6-1, 1 KO) of Laredo by knockout (2:25) in the main event of a Team Morones Boxing card Dec. 3 at Freeman Coliseum. "Bam" Rodriguez (15-0, 10 KOs), who won his WBC Super Flyweight World Championship belt in February, will face Thailand's Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (50-5-1, 43 KOs) in a 12-round super flyweight. Only a few cities in America have a boxing tradition like San Antonio's, something that's on Rodriguez's mind as he tries to create his own legacy in the ring. It was the fight I was expecting,Barrios said, according to the Express-News. Rodriguez, 22, and Cristian Gonzalez, 23, are ranked 1-2 by the WBO at 112 pounds. He maybe was overconfident, he had aspirations of greatness, maybe facing the winner of Estrada vs. Chocolatito, hes an ambitious fighter. Rodriguez took a more tactical approach in the eighth. The scores were 115-112 and 117-110 twice for the 22-year-old southpaw, who won the vacant WBC junior bantamweight title and officially put the 115-pound division on notice. Rodriguez, 22, beat former world champion Carlos Cuadras on February 6 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Now that theyre both champions, it could also be a little bit of competition," Garcia said. @210bam love you brother , we really came up together tomorrow night my dawg @Boxer_Barrios & I put on for San Antonio. Jesse Rodriguez PPV Money | The undefeated American boxer return to the ring on 5th February against Cudras for WBC super flyweight title. He runs with me. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard bouts. When you go from fighting Carlos Cuadras and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, to Israel Gonzalez, it just doesnt sound right. Finding schools and organizations in my area is easy on Houzz. Mide 164 centmetros y tiene un alcance de 170 centmetros. In Las Vegas, Barrios went up against Keith Thurman. He was saying he was going to knock me out and I couldnt hurt him, but we all saw [what happened].". Haney talks Tank vs Garcia matchup, discusses status of Lomachenko fight. Four months should be plenty of timeto recover from the Ioka fight and get in a solid training camp. With :38, he strafed Gonzalez with a straight left against the ropes. Su carrera es guiada por el entrenador Robert Garca, quien lo tom desde su etapa amateur y tambin es parte del equipo de Joshua Franco, hermano de Bam. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez's bid for flyweight gold will be a hometown affair, as Mike Coppinger reports and Jake Donovan confirms that he'll face Cristian Gonzalez for the vacant WBO title on. The 22-year-old's upset win over Carlos Cuadras made him the sixth-ever world champion from San Antonio. "Four fights for a 22-year-old? (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images). LAS VEGAS Jesse Bam Rodriguez took a six-day notice back in February and made it into the year of a lifetimeso far. The ringside doctor took a brief look and action resumed. Every fight I go in there with San Antonio behind me. Jesse Rodriguez (boxer) Edit Jesse James Rodrguez Franco (born January 20, 2000) is an American professional boxer, who has held the WBC super flyweight title in 2022. Thecard will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe (excluding Mexico and Latin America). He's been winning ever since, developing a burning desire to be one of boxing's best. San Antonio super flyweight Guillermo Gutierrez (6-0, 2 KOs) remained undefeated with a unanimous-decision victory over Jimmy Garza III (0-2) of Corpus Christi in a four-round bout. Guaranteed purse for the fight reported $200k and based on ppv sales earnings increased to $500k (estimated). If Auburn can pull off an upset of rival Alabama, the Aggies will play the Tide Saturday for a share of the SEC regular season title. Bam's older brother, Joshua Franco, is also a champion. You can sign up for a subscription here. Their relationship is more of a partnership than a rivalry. Learn More. (AP Photo/John Locher) Over . After most of the fighters and teams had trickled out from the final news conference Thursday at the downtown Hyatt Regency, Medina and Rodriguez came together at the center of one last group photo. Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez To Campaign At 112; Eyes WBO Title, Unification Bouts With Edwards And Martinez Jesse Rodriguez has long envisioned winning major titles as high as the 130-pound. Hes a stepping stone to get to where I want to get to.. Kids in his peewee league were guaranteed to play between 10 and 15 snaps. Watch his weight, a couple of weeks off, dont even punch anything. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. It wont be a victory lap, though; the 23-year-old Gonzalez (15-1, 5 KO) can definitely fight, falling only to the extremely capabale Angel Ayala Lardizabal in 2019. "Josh being champion first obviously motivated Bam. Moracontinued: I think the smart thing for him to do is take time off. In addition to UTSA, his coverage includes the University of Incarnate Word, the San Antonio Missions and other San Antonio area colleges. He didnt look vulnerable but he didnt shine like he normally does, he said. With aspirations of rising through the featherweight ranks and a number of future opponents in his crosshairs, Ford stressed the importance of a strong showing after two of his past four fights went to split decisions. Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez shines, stops Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in Round 8 Skip to main content Skip to navigation Presented By > ESPN Search You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. When Matchroom Boxing announced this week that WBC flyweight champion Julio Cesar Martinez had withdrawn from Saturdays matchup against McWilliams Arroyo because of illness, Ford and Medina were elevated to fill the open spot in the DAZN broadcast. Madalyn Mendoza is a proud Alamo City native. They're both going to work even harder now.. Bam popped Gonzalez with two left uppercuts to the head. . It was Thurman's first fight in more than two years. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Florida and a native of Connecticut. Rodriguez might then fight for a fourthtimein 2022 after dispatching Carlos Cuadras and Srisaket Sor Rungvisai earlier this year. Jesse Rodriguez pops of BAM RODRIGUEZ & Joshua Frako - EsNews Boxing. He even tagged Rodriguez with a right uppercut to the side of his head. 522 Moursund on Thursday, June 13, 2019. In the eighth, referee Kenny Bayless took a point from Jesse Rodriguez for a low blow against Israel Gonzalez (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Matchroom). The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Other beats include the Rampage hockey team, Missions minor-league baseball and horse racing at Retama Park, as well as general assignment. With :53 left in the 11th, Rodriguez hit Gonzalez with a blatant low blow with a right far below the belt this time. Rodriguez (17-0, 11 KO) returns to 112 for the first time since a late-notice step-up turned into a three-fight super flyweight stint, which saw him defeat Carlos Cuadras for the WBC title, defend it with a clinical dissection of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, and finally grit his way past an unexpectedly tough Israel Gonzalez. 3:20. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images). Each team will consist of 18 active fighters and six backups in six weight divisions lightweight, welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight (male) and featherweight (female). I'm ready to make San Antonio proud," Rodriguez said. Saturdays bout will also be the first 10-rounder of his career. It keeps me on TV, and it makes bigger fights happen for me, Medina said. The WBC champion Rodriguez's year. Sign up for the Jesse Bam Rodriguezs failure to stop Israel Gonzalez should persuade him to take a break from boxing before the end of the year, believes Sergio Mora. Something went wrong. where he turned pro in 1992 with ability but not the high-level backing to succeed. Fingers crossed they can get Joshua Franco on this show as well. Ronald Cortes / Contributor / Ronald Cortes. Gonzalez fell to the canvas in distress, and Bayless quickly intervened to take a point from the defending titlist. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez overpowered the dangerous Thai champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai by stoppage and retained the WBC super flyweight title in spectacular fashion on Saturday. Jesse Bam Rodriguezs bid for flyweight gold will be a hometown affair, as Mike Coppinger reports and Jake Donovan confirms that hell face Cristian Gonzalez for the vacant WBO title on April 8th in San Antonio. Four-year-old girl killed in mobile home fire near Lytle Second person, Abilene Schnieder, arrested in fatal dog Man hit, killed walking across West Side street identified. Pero el sbado, en San Antonio, Texas, su ciudad natal, este chico reclam con todos los . The14-minute film is everything I wanted it to be - a lucid examination of wrestling's eroticism and camaraderie, insight into the mind and upbringing of "Krush" (both the character and the man behind it), flashbacks to 1980s pro wrestling and the seminal nude wrestling . Bam Rodriguez is coming off a huge eighth-round knockout win over two-time WBC super flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai on June 25th in San Antonio, Texas. Rodriguez started fighting as a professionalin 2018. The co-main event features WBC super flyweight champion Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez (16-0) going up against the battle-tested veteran Israel Gonzalez (28-4-1). Boxing Home Schedule Champions Divisional Rankings P4P Historic Bouts Tickets Male and female amateur boxers 17-40 ae eligible to compete, with the winners in each weight division advancing to the state tournament in Fort Worth in March. . Our Spectrum News app is the most convenient way to get the stories that matter to you. Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. 1:01. 2023 RING TV LIVE. The vacant . Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! Rodriguez is currently boxings youngest world champion as a result of his success against Cuadras and now he is looking to overcome one of the legends of the sport in Sor Rungvisai in the main event of what is a stacked card in Texas, which can be seen live on DAZN come Saturday night (except Uzbekistan and Thailand). Jesse Rodriguez celebrates his win over Israel Gonzalez by unaminous decision after their super flyweight title boxing match, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Las Vegas. The 2023 San Antonio Regional Golden Gloves Tournament is scheduled for Feb.17-19 at the Second Baptist Church Community Center on the East Side. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez with the TKO 8-round victory over Srisaket Sor Rungvisai , HERES THE KNOCKOUT MOMENT ! The main card is scheduled to get underway at 8 p.m. ET/1 a.m. BST with main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET/4 a.m. BST. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. The amount of hard work and persistence you need to get to this level is INSANE & on 5 days notice https://t.co/kMMLCO39lq. Who won and when? In February, he became boxing's youngest world champion when he won the WBC super flyweight title with a. Play episode 46 mins. The super flyweight champion could fight a total of four times in 2022. (Spectrum News 1/ Adam Rossow). Rodriguez, the younger brother of world champion boxer Joshua Franco, becomes the youngest active titleholder (WBC junior bantamweight) in boxing. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez and Ricky Medina first met in the backfield of their youth football team when they were about 8 years old, with Medina at quarterback and Rodriguez at running back.. Though both will have their hands full Saturday, each said theyd like to keep an eye on the others fight, should the schedule allow it. Rodriguez (15-0, 10 KOs) will enter the ring as a defending champion for the first time, defending the WBC World Super Flyweight title against Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (50-5-1, 43 KOs). The boxer made his ring walk wearing a Spurs Fiesta colors-inspired robe with matching trunks. "I want to be a legend not only in San Antonio, but in the sport of boxing," Rodriguez said. Set to air on DAZN, the bout will take place April 8, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas at a venue to be determined. Jesse Rodriguez record and bio Nationality: American Date of birth: January 20, 2000 Height: 5-4 Reach: 67 inches Total fights: 15 Record: 15-0 with ten knockouts Srisaket Sor Rungvisai record and bio Nationality: Thai Date of birth: December 8, 1986 Height: 5-3 Reach: 63 inches Total fights: 56 Record: 50-5-1 with 43 knockouts Saturday, June 25th -- Full highlights from the Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai card. Rodriguez also enjoyed school and played baseball like his namesake, trying football too in spite of his stature. Its rattlesnake season in Texas. Keep up with her work and puro San Antonio happenings on Twitter, @MaddySkye. Assassination of a High School President; Asterix at the Olympic Games; Baby Mama; Be Kind Rewind; Bedtime Stories; Beverly Hills Chihuahua; This school has been named both a California Distinguished School and a National School of Excellence. Teddy Bearosito. Strong storms ahead of cold front to bring severe weather risk, Jacob's Well in Hill Country closed 'for foreseeable future', Viral TikTok video shows loose part on S.A. rodeo Ferris wheel, Dogs in fatal mauling linked to previous S.A. attacks, Buc-ees planning new travel centers in Wisconsin, Florida. The new champ told media after the fight that's what he was craving. Stay on current site or go to US version. San Antonio responded to the weekend with pride for both fighter. If Auburn can pull off an upset of rival Alabama, the Aggies will play the Tide Saturday for a share of the SEC regular season title. The 22-year-old unbeaten American fought for the third time this year on Saturday night when he edged out Israel Gonzalez on the Canelo-Golovkin 3 undercard, and many believe he has hopes of taking on the winner of Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Roman Chocolatito Gonzalez. En su ltima ceremonia, pes 114.6 libras o 51.9 kilogramos en la bscula. Written by Phil Rogers on 14th June 2020. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Whisler has been a reporter and copy editor at the Express-News since 1995. Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez has emerged as a breakout star over the course of the past year. In the meantime, his work continues with Garcia and at various gyms across the Alamo City. The move up in weight didnt seem to affect Rodriguez who knocked down Cuadras with a perfect right uppercut in the third round before using his speed and footwork to attack Cuadras from all angles. Speaking on JABS, Mora thinks there may have been a degree of complacency in the performance and cautioned the 22-year-old to take a break. "All my hard work, all my sacrifices, everything I've been through it just finally paid off.. Invitation-only tryouts can still be arranged by contacting Coach Hall, Monday-Thursday at San Fernando. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. He did not wade into Gonzalez as in the previous rounds, instead staying back and pecking away. SAN ANTONIO Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez hasn't always been a dominant boxer. This is a carousel. Cinturn mundial de peso supermosca del CMB, entro como peleador relevo ante. Finally healthy, junior F DeYona Gaston has Texas on the verge of Wagner searching for breakthrough at state girls basketball tournament, Texas A&M tops Mississippi, keeps hopes of SEC title alive. Greg Luca is the UTSA beat reporter and general assignment reporter for the San Antonio Express-News. With 2:14 left in the eighth, Bayless called timeout to look at Gonzalezs left eye after the fighters heads collided. He started his career 11-0-1 as a . (Spectrum News 1/Adam Rossow)), California Consumer Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information, California Consumer Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Hopefully, I can keep another title here in the 210.. Show more Show more 8:31 FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS | Jesse Rodriguez vs. Alejandro Burgos. "Im really happy to be from San Antonio, born and raised. "I used to dream of holding that belt around my shoulder or my waist, and now it's here sitting at the dinner table. Rodriguez's next fight will likely be this spring. Date:Saturday, June 25Time:8 p.m. ET/1 a.m. BSTMain event ringwalks (approx):11 p.m. ET/4 a.m. BST. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, Rick Medina Jr trains at Ramos Boxing gym. Watch Hughes vs. Galahad on DAZN (except AUS & NZ), Taylor not buying KSI's 'trash' assessment of Paul vs. Fury: He's 'full of s', Anthony Taylor on Paul vs. Fury: 'Jake won that fight' and will win the rematch. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. ESNEWS. Boxer Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez works out at Boxers and Brawlers on Bandera Road on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Jorge Masvidal breaks down potential fight with Jake Paul and makes prediction, Chisora gets involved over stunning wager made between Paul and Fury, Anthony Taylor not buying KSI's 'trash' assessment of Paul vs. Fury: He's 'full of s', Jake Paul 'won that fight' vs. Tommy Fury and will win the rematch, says Anthony Taylor. Jesse Bam Rodriguez and Ricky Medina first met in the backfield of their youth football team when they were about 8 years old, with Medina at quarterback and Rodriguez at running back. Angelo Rodriguez High School is located in Fairfield, California. Medina said the shift was another reminder that Saturday is my time to shine, understanding what a win in his first matchup against an undefeated top prospect could mean for his career. Rodriguez, however, did close the 10th strong, pinning Gonzalez against the ropes and landing several combinations. Read through customer reviews, check out their past projects and then request a quote from the best schools and organizations near you. Su nombre completo es Jesse James Rodrguez Franco. Whataburger's Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich, of course. The world is losing its mind. I knew my life was gonna change. One of those Mike Tyson, Muhammad Alis.. At the tender age of 22, Rodriguez boasts a 15-0 record and won a world title in his previous fight after stepping in at a moments notice to face Carlos Cuadras. Though he said his previous eight-round fights felt like light work, Medina added more sparring sessions to his training routine to prepare for Saturday. Zurdo, pequeo y demoledor. "Feels like a dream," said Rodriguez. "I already planned it out," he says in a video posted Little Giant Boxing. THE RING SHOP (CLICK HERE). He became the youngest current world champion when he won the WBC super-flyweight title in February. San Antonio has a NEW WORLD CHAMP!! Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. Co-founded by two New York City real estate entrepreneurs, the league will feature matches on the East and West coasts in a 12-week season beginning in April. The 22-year-old southpaw from San Antonio, Texas, successfully defended the WBC junior bantamweight title for the second time when he defeated Israel Gonzalez by unanimous decision in the co-feature for the Canelo Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovkin main event on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena. Other area fighters scheduled to appear include San Antonios Jason Limon, Corpus Christis Javier Nunez and Austins Robert Kevin Garcia. ESNEWS. Mentally, take a month off, get back in the gym, fight before the years over. Gracias a sus cualidades est dentro del top 5 de la categora peso mini mosca y de la que actualmente tiene la corona. This is a dream come true for me and my family. Its something I would love to do soon in the future. All rights reserved. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez and Mario "El Azteca" Barrios were both in the ring. READ MORE: Boxer Mario Barrios eager to return to action with new trainers. Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier rivalry: How many times did they fight? "One of those greats. Jesse Rodriguez beat Israel Gonzalez by unanimous decision in his second WBC junior bantamweight title defense (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Matchroom). Take a month off. Naci el 20 de enero de 2000, en San Antonio, Texas, Estados Unidos. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. Heres what you need to know. The 22-year-old southpaw from San Antonio, Texas, successfully defended the WBC junior bantamweight title for the second time when he defeated Israel Gonzalez by unanimous decision in the co-feature for the Canelo Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovkin main event on Saturday . Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. {{author}} {{#date}} - {{date-format}} {{/date}}. #TeamBarrios, One of the biggest boxing promoters in the world keeps mentioning Bam Rodriguez from San Antonio, please let that sink in. Ahora busca enfrentar a los reyes de la divisin: Juan Francisco Estrada, Chocolatito Gonzlez y Julio Csar Rey Martnez. Rodriguez did well working out of the crouched position. Bam had unfurled a right that caught Gonzalez just below the waistband of his trunks. Ford said a fight with fans backing his opponent is nothing new, as he knocked out Reece Bellotti last August in his home of the United Kingdom and fought to a draw against native Texan Aaron Perez last March in Dallas. Jesse Rodriguez vs. Cristian Gonzalez likely to take place March 25 in SA, Texas A&M still in the hunt for SEC title. With his left eye swelling shut, Gonzalez started the last round strategically striking Rodriguez to the head and body. Rodriguez was honored with a welcome home in San Antonio after the fight. Billy Calzada, Staff / Staff photographer. Its big for the city, and were going to perform, and were going to show off for San Antonio.. Comenz en el box a una corta edad ganando Campeonatos Nacionales Juveniles de Estados Unidos en 2015 y 2016. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Watch Rodriguez vs. Rungvisai Saturday on DAZN, Taylor not buying KSI's 'trash' assessment of Paul vs. Fury: He's 'full of s', Anthony Taylor on Paul vs. Fury: 'Jake won that fight' and will win the rematch. El monarca del mundo en las 115 libras, Jesse Rodrguez, derrot al mexicano Israel Gonzlez y retuvo por segunda ocasin la corona de peso supermosca del Consejo Mundial de Boxeo (CMB) el sbado. 105k Followers, 981 Following, 21 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Bam (@210bam) Gonzalez tried a body attack, and with slightly less than two minutes left in the fourth, referee Kenny Bayless warned him about low blows. When Rodriguez and his brother Joshua Franco showed interest in boxing, they joined Medina in his training, forming a bond between Medina and Rodriguez that persisted through the amateur ranks and the early stages of their professional careers. Hes never goingto have 115 power, but hes going to have 115 talent, where he can compete with and hurt these guys.. NaNa Efyarh Teddy. Both fighters are trained by the legendary Roberto Garcia. Fundraiser honors San Marcos child who was struck, killed S.A. mom sentenced for transporting meth with kids in car. Even though he knocked out Srisaket, he knocked out an older version of Srisaket. LAS VEGAS Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez took a six-day notice back in February and made it into the year of a lifetimeso far. He can be followed on twitter@JSantoliquito[twitter.com]. both main events on different platforms ?? MAR 28, 2022 | 46 mins. San Antonio had two boxers to root for over the weekend. "Then finish up the year with four fights and hopefully Fighter of the Year honours. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez and Mario "El Azteca" Barrios were both in the ring. First started covering boxing in 1997. Sensing the fight slipping from him, Gonzalez came back at Rodriguez, moving forward and using his reach again, tagging Bam as he neared. How High: Jesse Dylan: . With 2:23 left in the ninth, Rodriguez ripped a three-punch combination off of Gonzalez, whose activity seemed to wane in the previous two rounds. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Thurman won by unanimous decision. Heres what you need to know. I wouldn't want to be from anywhere else.. Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez scored a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Cuadras tonight at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Through six, it was very easy to see the fight 3-3. Medina (13-0, 7 KOs), meanwhile, will have his first championship opportunity, facing Raymond Ford (11-0-1, 6 KOs) for the WBA Continental Americas Featherweight and IBF North American Featherweight titles. Shock In Boxing World P4P King Chocolatito Loses To Sor Rungvisai EsNews Boxing. Over the weekend, I watched a copy of "Krush the Wrestler," which the director Alex Megaro generously made available to me. 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