Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez(21-0, 14 KOs) proved once again why he is one of boxing’s brightest stars by delivering a devastating third round knockout over Pedro Guevara (42-6-1, 22 KOs) to successfully defend his WBC Super Title. Flyweight Title on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Wells Fargo CenterPhiladelphia.
Rodriguez, 24, outclassed Guevara, 35, using his size and power to take control from the opening bell. Despite being the smaller man, Guevara opted to pick a fight with Rodriguez rather than rely on movement or defense, which ultimately sealed his fate.
In the third round, Rodriguez backed Guevara up against the ropes and landed a vicious left hook that sent Guevara to the canvas. Guevara managed to beat the count, but headed in for another barrage of punches. Rodriguez knocked him down once again with a left hook that sent Guevara face-first to the canvas. Referee Ricky Gonzalez quickly stopped the fight at 2:47. 2:47 of the third round, giving Rodriguez a technical knockout victory.
The win extends Rodriguez’ s undefeated streak and solidifies his dominance in the Super Flyweight division. After the fight, Rodriguezexpressed his desire for a unification fight with another champion in the division. If not, he is open to facing the legendary Roman “Chocolatito” GonzalezAlthough some fans expressed concerns about the age of the 37-year-old Gonzalez, and many prefer Rodriguez to move up in weight.
Rodriguez’ s impressive size and power have made him a standout in the lighter weight classes, and with potential matchups against stars like Junto Nakatani o Naoya Inoue on the horizon, the future looks even brighter for the young champion.
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez continues to be one of boxing’s most exciting talents and with his continued rise, fans eagerly await his next move in the ring.
