Youngest world champion in boxing to help open new Tech Port Arena on June 25.
San Antonio flyweight Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez — the youngest world champion in boxing at age 22 — will help christen the city’s new Tech Port Arena for the sport on June 25.Much of the buzz in boxing right now — at least in the lighter weight divisions — centers around San Antonio flyweight sensation Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez.
Now the talented southpaw will get the opportunity to defend his crown in front of a hometown crowd in a fight local fans won’t want to miss.Rodriguez is scheduled to take on Srisaket Sor Rungvisai of Thailand on June 25 at the new Tech Port Arena on the Southwest Side.“Fighting a guy like Rungvisai is going to bring me to a whole new level,” said Rodriguez, whose brother, Joshua Franco, owns a version of the WBA super flyweight title. “He’s a great fighter, but this is my time now.
“They said it was a risk for me challenging for a world title on short notice and now they say it’s a risk taking on a fighter like Rungvisai but this is what I want,” Rodriguez said. “These are the types of fights you need so you can be remembered by the fans long after your career is done.”He turned pro in 2009 — Rodriguez was 9 years old at the time — and lost three of his first five fights before winning 26 in a row and the WBC super flyweight title in 2013.
“Jesse might be the youngest current world champion, but this is a fight where he can prove he already belongs with the very best in boxing,” said his trainer, Robert Garcia. “We have a lot of respect for Rungvisai, we know what he is capable of, and he is a great, great fighter, but I also know what Jesse is capable of. I have so much belief in him, and I know he is ready for this.”
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