Tag: Jesse Rodriguez

By Norm Frauenheim Marinate, a promotional euphemism for momentum, is either another tiring tease, or an early way to test public interest, or a little...

Devin Haney became a three-division world champion as he won the WBO Welterweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Brian Norman Jr. In round...

By Norm Frauenheim Jesse Rodriguez stands out for what he doesn’t do in a business otherwise full of gasbags and so-called influencers who pontificate more...

By Norm Frauenheim Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez’ rocket-like rise in the pound-for-pound debate and overall name recognition comes with a lot of risk, including the inevitable...

By Norm Frauenheim Yesterday, today and tomorrow played out on a three-sided weekend last Saturday that summed up what boxing has been, is now and...

Jesse Rodriguez retained the WBC/WBO Super Flyweight title with a 10th round stoppage over Phumelele Cafu at The Star in Frisco, Texas. Rodriguez dominated the...

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1) 8 x 3 mins Junior-Middleweight contestPablo Valdez (156 lbs: New York, New York) vs. Robert Redmond Jr. (154.2 lbs: Houston, Texas) 2) 6 x 3 mins Junior-Middleweight contestNishant Dev (155.8 lbs: Karmal,...

Coming off a blockbuster weekend in New York City, DAZN, the world’s leading sports and entertainment platform, is continuing its action-packed summer of boxing...

Austin ‘Ammo’ Williams can take a massive step towards his World title dreams as he takes on Etinosa Oliha in a final eliminator for the IBF World...

Jesse Rodriguez wants to become the pound-for-pound number one fighter in the sport – and believes that starts by winning his unification showdown with Phumelele Cafu for...

By Norm Frauenheim Staying busy and staying relevant are a couple of fundamentals, both of which will be at the top of Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez...

World rulers Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Richardson Hitchins face crunch clashes in the summer live worldwide on DAZN – as WBC and Ring Magazine king Bam faces WBO...

PHILADELPHIA--It was a little tougher this time, but Jaron Ennis defended his IBF Welterweight title with his second 12-round unanimous decision over Karen Chukhadzhian...

LIVE ON BEFORE THE BELL FROM 5.15PM ET4 x 3 mins Super-Bantamweight contest DENNIS THOMPSON (121.8lbs)      vs.          EDGAR ORTIZ JR. (121.2lbs)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania                                 Phoenix, Arizona Followed by 4...

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis has sent a warning to his fellow World champions by saying believes he’s not even shown half of what he is capable...

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez says he knows he has to be on his game tomorrow night to set up a stellar 2025, as he prepares to...

By Norn Frauenheim- Matchroom is calling it Two Kings, which is a couple of face cards from Four Kings, George Kimball’s terrific book about a...

The Two Kings: Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, and their respective opponents, Karen Chukhadzhian and Pedro Guevara, held their final press conference at the 2300 Arena today ahead...

Two Kings’ Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez share top billing in Philadelphia on Saturday night - and both men are honored to be fighting side-by-side at...

Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis is a ready to shine bright on home soil once again as he prepares to defend his IBF World Welterweight title against Karen...

By Norm Frauenheim He’s a little guy about to embark on a second chapter, also a significant one with the potential to be the...

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez believes he’s in the right place with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to become undisputed at Flyweight, as he prepares to defend his...

Raymond Ford told Matchroom Boxing’s Flash Knockdown Podcast that he’s ready to take the first step on his path to becoming a two-weight World champion, as he...

Raymond ‘Savage’ Ford will return to action up at Super-Featherweight when he takes on Orlando Gonzalez at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday November 9, live...

Two pound-for-pound superstars will light up Philadelphia on November 9 as hometown hero Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis headlines at Wells Fargo Center once again, defending his IBF...

By Norm Frauenheim - So far, it’s been a summer defined by a new face, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, and a resurrected one, Jaron “Boots”...

By Norm Frauenheim - The first half of the year ended with Bam. The second half begins with Boots. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez’ brilliant stoppage of...

By Norm Frauenheim - Jesse Rodriguez, whose simple nickname is synonymous with his power in the ring, is putting some of that Bam into...

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez says he belongs in the top five of the pound-for-pound list after his KO win over Mexican legend Juan Francisco Estrada in...

By Norm Frauenheim and David Galaviz PHOENIX, Ariz. -- Only SuperFly could crash the top of the pound-pound debate. Jesse Rodriguez did that and maybe more...

By Norm Frauenheim - PHOENIX, AZ -- On the scale, there was no difference between them. Not even a single ounce. In a weigh-in that...

6 x 3 mins Super-Lightweight contest Leonardo Rubalcava (139lbs)   vs.            William Flenoy (136.2lbs)Jalisco, Mexico                                                      Fresno, California           Followed by 6 x 3 mins Welterweight contest Fabian Rojo (146.4lbs)                  ...