Juan Francisco Estrada will defend his WBC super-flyweight title against Jesse Rodriguez on June 29 in Phoenix, Arizona, as announced this afternoon (March 28), as anticipated.
This highly anticipated boxing match between Estrada and Rodriguez, set to take place at Phoenix’s Footprint Center, promises to be an incredible fight. With live coverage on DAZN, many experts are already considering it a strong contender for “Fight of the Year.” The excitement surrounding this bout is unmatched, and it hasn’t even begun yet.
At the age of 33, Estrada, with a record of 44-3 (28), is making his return to the ring after defeating his long-time rival Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez in their epic trilogy in December 2022. On the other hand, Rodriguez, who is 9 years younger than Estrada, holds a record of 19-0 (12) and recently showcased his skills against Sunny Edwards in Phoenix. Notably, Rodriguez unified the IBF and WBO belts in the flyweight division that night, engaging in a fierce battle with the courageous Englishman before ultimately ending the fight in the ninth round.
In December, Rodriguez teases Edwards.
Estrada shared, “I am thrilled to announce that I will be making my comeback against ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. Following my recent triumph over Chocolatito, I took a much-needed break to prioritize spending cherished moments with my family and children. Moreover, this break allowed me to recover from an injury that I had been managing.”
Knowing that Rodriguez is a formidable fighter, I am confident that I will be fully prepared. However, in June, it will become evident that the thrill and excitement of ‘Gallo’ is far from over.
Rodriguez expressed his excitement about the upcoming fight, stating, “Competing for my fourth world title against a renowned figure like ‘Gallo’ is an immense opportunity. I have been eagerly anticipating this bout for quite some time, and I am fully prepared to demonstrate my abilities once again.”
Mark your calendars for June 29th, as you are in for yet another extraordinary performance. Brace yourselves for something completely fresh and exciting!
