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Rodriguez Unifies WBC and WBO Super Flyweight Belts With 10th-Round Stoppage

The decisive stoppage sets the stage for a November showdown with WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez en route to an undisputed crown.

Juan Francisco Estrada (L) of Mexico and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez (R) of the United States fight during their WBC world and Ring Magazine super flyweight title bout at Footprint Center on June 29, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Unbeaten American Jesse Rodriguez stopped South African Phumelele Cafu in the 10th round to unify the WBC and WBO super flying titles

Overview

  • Jesse Rodriguez landed a right hook in the 10th round to force referee Hector Afu to halt the unification bout at The Ford Center in Frisco, Texas.
  • With the victory, Rodriguez retained his WBC title and claimed Phumelele Cafu’s WBO belt, extending his record to 22-0 with 15 stoppage wins.
  • Phumelele Cafu, making his U.S. debut after upsetting Kosei Tanaka in Tokyo, dropped to 11-1-3 with his first stoppage defeat.
  • The super flyweight clash streamed exclusively on DAZN, underscoring the growing influence of digital platforms in boxing broadcasts.
  • Rodriguez is now slated to face WBA champion Fernando Daniel Martinez in November as he pursues undisputed super flyweight status.