IT was introduced this afternoon (March 28) that Juan Francisco Estrada will, as anticipated, defend his WBC super-flyweight in opposition to Jesse Rodriguez on June 29 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Pretty much as good a battle as you can also make in boxing at this time, this fairly sensible battle between Estrada and Rodriguez will happen at Phoenix’s Footprint Heart and might be proven reside on DAZN. It would even be touted by many as a possible “Combat of the Yr” candidate, and that’s earlier than a punch has even been thrown.
For the 33-year-old Estrada, 44-3 (28), this defence in opposition to Rodriguez marks the primary time he has set foot in a hoop since beating his nice rival Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez within the third installment of their epic trilogy in December 2022. In the meantime, Rodriguez, 19-0 (12), who’s 9 years Estrada’s junior, was final seen dazzling in opposition to Sunny Edwards, additionally in Phoenix, and unifying the IBF and WBO belts within the flyweight division. That night time in December he stood toe to toe with the courageous Englishman earlier than placing him out of his distress in spherical 9.
Rodriguez taunts Edwards in December (Christian Petersen/Getty Pictures)
“I’m very comfortable to announce my return in opposition to ‘Bam’ Rodriguez,” stated Estrada. “After my final victory in opposition to Chocolatito we took break and I used to be capable of spend high quality time with my household and my youngsters and heal an harm I used to be coping with.
“I might be greater than prepared since I do know Rodriguez is a harmful fighter, however in June it will likely be clear that there’s loads of ‘Gallo’ pleasure to return.”
As for Rodriguez, he stated, “Combating for my fourth world title in opposition to a legend like ‘Gallo’ is big. It is a battle I’ve been wanting for some time and I’m able to show myself as soon as once more.
“On June 29 you guys will see one other particular efficiency. And the brand new!”
