Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Agrees to Proposed Estrada Fight

In response to Dan Rafael through his Fight Freaks Unite Substack, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs), the unified WBO/IBF flyweight world champion is able to transfer again up in weight to junior bantamweight, along with his eyes firmly set on the WBC strap he beforehand vacated, which is now held by the lineal champion Juan Francisco Estrada (44-3, 28 KOs). The report additionally particulars that Rodriguez has agreed to the struggle.

‘Bam’ Rodriguez Agrees to Estrada Struggle

Historical past of ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Estrada

It seems “Bam” has agreed to the Estrada bout, with Rodriguez coach and supervisor Robert Garcia telling Struggle Freaks Unite: “It’s performed on our facet. I consider it’s very shut on Estrada’s facet.” He continued: “Appears to be like like Glendale, Arizona, for Estrada’s WBC title.” It’s additionally revealed that the proposed struggle would headline a Matchroom Boxing card on June 29 at Desert Diamond Area in Glendale, Arizona.

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Rodriguez has maintained that he solely desires vital fights, which Garcia supported when he mentioned: “That’s all ‘Bam’ desires. He desires one of the best fights on the market for him.” “Bam” was last seen when he brutally stopped Sunny Edwards on December 16. He additionally possesses spectacular wins over Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Israel Gonzalez.

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Estrada is a former unified flyweight champion who has been largely inactive, with solely 4 fights since 2020. “El Gallo” has loved an illustrious profession with an epic trilogy against “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, which he’s profitable 2-1, two fights in opposition to Sor Rungvisai and a cut up resolution win in opposition to Brian Viloria for the unified flyweight title.

Rodriguez vs. Estrada

Any potential fight between “Bam” and Estrada could be an enchanting contest pitting youth in opposition to expertise. Rodriguez has remained pretty energetic, with three fights in 2022 and two in 2023, and can look to make use of his excessive punch output and correct combos to harm his Mexican opponent. Estrada has the expertise and know-how to win, along with his methodical type making certain he throws each punch with thought. Let’s see if these two stars will meet.