The fight of the month of June, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada delivered an unforgettable fight in Phoenix, Arizona. Rodriguez dethroned Estrada with a seventh round knockout. With this victory, Rodriguez was crowned WBC and Ring Magazine super flyweight champion, cementing himself as one of boxing’s biggest stars.
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez vs. Juan Francisco Estrada
From the first round, Rodriguez (20-0, 13 KOs) imposed his style with precise footwork and calculated aggressiveness.
Estrada (44-4, 28 KOs), an experienced champion known for his counter punching, had moments of success in the early rounds.
In the fourth, Rodriguez knocked Estrada down with a straight left, demonstrating his speed and power.
However, Estrada responded in the sixth round with a surprise knockdown after connecting with a left-right combination.
Although Rodriguez went down for the first time in his career, he finished the round strong. In the seventh, a hook to the liver sealed the fight, leaving Estrada unable to continue.
Reactions of the Fighters
Rodriguez expressed his pride after the victory, “Being in the ring with ‘El Gallo’, a legend, and taking away his titles makes it even more special.”
About his first knockdown, he added: “I always imagined being in a fight like this. It’s an honor to have shared the ring with someone like Estrada.”
For his part, Estrada recognized Rodriguez’s talent: “He is a very talented young man. Today he showed that he belongs at the top.”
Why This Fight Matters
This bout represented a torch step in the super flyweight division.
Estrada’s bravery and Rodriguez’s dynamic performance made this fight an unforgettable spectacle, cementing it as the fight of the month for June.
