On Saturday, June 29, Jesse Bam Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs) will face off in opposition to Juan Francisco Estrada (44-3, 28 KOs) on the Footprint Heart in Phoenix, Arizona, with Estrada’s WBC and Ring Journal tremendous flyweight titles on the road. All the card shall be streamed stay on DAZN. Forward of the battle, Bam has spoken to Dan Rafael concerning the upcoming contest and revealed his dream battle.
Jesse Rodriguez Subsequent Battle: ‘Bam’ Talks Estrada Bout and Reveals Fascinating Dream Battle
‘Bam’ Talks With Dan Rafael
When requested if this was the largest identify he would face, Bam answered with out hesitation: “Yeah, certain, that is undoubtedly the largest battle, the largest alternative of my profession. I’ve by no means confronted a fighter like Estrada, so I’m coming greater than prepared for this battle.”
When requested to replicate on his win in opposition to Sunny Edwards, Rodriguez mentioned: “I felt like I confirmed folks I can field. Lots of people thought of me the come-forward fighter, however I used to be capable of cling in there along with his velocity.”
He continued: “After that first spherical, I already knew it was gonna finish in my favour.”
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Bam was requested with humour by Rafael “So what took so lengthy,” The Texan fighter responded: “He was a troublesome fighter. I give numerous credit score to Sunny, he was a troublesome fighter. He took some pictures and he simply by no means stopped. It was a very good battle general.”
Rafael requested Bam if Estrada was all the time the focused opponent for this battle: “Estrada is unquestionably the perfect fighter within the division, and that’s what I’m right here to do – battle the perfect fighters and simply choose up belts alongside the way in which and are available June 29 that’s what I’m going to do.”
Responding to a query concerning the significance of the age hole between himself and Estrada, Bam mentioned: “Yeah that’s an enormous function undoubtedly, particularly with the lay-off he’s been on. I believe it’s been virtually two years. I really feel like that’s gonna play an enormous issue on this battle, however I’m not leaning in the direction of that. I do know he’s going to come back prepared, greater than ever.”
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He continued: “I really feel like he has so much to show, so much to lose as properly, so I’m anticipating the perfect Estrada and hope he’s anticipating the perfect Bam Rodriguez.”
When requested about the kind of battle he expects on June 29, the Texan native mentioned: “I can see myself outboxing him, to be sincere. I’ve numerous talent. I confirmed that within the Sunny battle, however I really feel like – I didn’t present it to my full potential. So I really feel like this battle will make me so much smarter. No disrespect however he (Sunny) didn’t have the ability to maintain me off of him, so I wasn’t as cautious, however in opposition to a fighter like Estrada I really feel like I’ll be extra cautious, extra elusive, so I really feel like I’ll present extra boxing abilities this battle.”
He added: “With a report like Estrada, you gotta respect his energy.”
Take heed to the unique interview beneath with Bam Rodriguez as Dan Rafael and TJ Rives evaluate the weekend’s boxing motion on the Large Battle Weekend podcast.
Future Plans
When requested about his targets and probably transferring up in weight, Bam mentioned: “After this battle, I do have a rematch clause with Estrada, so if that have been to find yourself going by means of, then I’ll battle Estrada once more. Then I’d like to battle the winner of Ioka and Martinez. If the WBO presents itself, I’ll go for undisputed as properly.”
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With the interview wrapping up, Rafael requested Bam if he has a dream battle: “Yeah I’d like to battle (Naoya) Inoue in Japan, when have been really in the identical weight class, not now clearly. However down the road a couple of years from now, I’d love that battle.”
