In a highly anticipated matchup, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Phumelele Cafu are set to collide July 19th at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas. The Rodriguez vs. Cafu bout will unify the WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine super flyweight titles. This pairing could mark a significant moment in the 115-pound division.
Rodriguez vs. Cafu
Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs), a 25-year-old southpaw from San Antonio, Texas, holds the WBC and Ring Magazine titles. He captured these belts with a seventh-round knockout of Juan Francisco Estrada in June 2024.
Bam also defended them successfully against Pedro Guevara in November 2024. With this next fight, Rodriguez aims to solidify his status as the division’s top fighter.
Cafu (11-0-3, 8 KOs), a 30-year-old southpaw from South Africa, claimed the WBO title with a split-decision victory over Kosei Tanaka in October 2024. This bout will be his first title defense.
Cafu, confident in his abilities, stated, “Beating him will put me on the pound-for-pound list, and I will be king of the division“.
Both fighters bring impressive records and styles to the ring. Rodriguez’s experience and tactical prowess contrast with Cafu’s power and resilience.
The winner could potentially face IBF and WBA champion Fernando Martinez to unify all major titles in the division.
The Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight will be broadcast live on DAZN, with the main event expected to begin around 10:00 PM CST.
Fans can anticipate a thrilling contest between two undefeated champions vying for super flyweight supremacy.
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