Rodriguez retained his junior bantamweight title with an eighth-round knockout of Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in San Antonio.
Rodriguez floored Rungvisai with a left hand in the 7th and then finished him off with a flurry of punches in the 9th as the former champion was pinned on the ropes. The referee stopped the match.
Rodriguez may be a pound-for-pound great according to his promoter. He's here to be remembered, and he's here for a reason.
Rodriguez was in his hometown for the first time and he did not miss a beat. He used a lot of angles to keep Rungvisai off-rhythm and at the end of his power shots.
| Punches | Rodriguez | Sor Rungvisai |
|---|---|---|
| Total landed | 233 | 84 |
| Total thrown | 431 | 440 |
| Percent | 54% | 19% |
| Jabs landed | 114 | 12 |
| Jabs thrown | 250 | 175 |
| Percent | 46% | 7% |
| Power landed | 119 | 72 |
| Power thrown | 181 | 265 |
| Percent | 66% | 27% |
| -- Courtesy of CompuBox |
Rungvisai owns victories over two future Hall of Famers in their primes, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez and Juan Francisco Estrada, so it was impressive how Rodriguez was able to pick off his heavy shots.
Rodriguez wouldn't allow the 35-year-old from Thailand to set his feet to deliver his power shots. Rungvisai presented a moving target and "Bam" turned him around on a few occasions.
Rodriguez said in the third round that his power wasn't the same as it was in the first two rounds. I decided to take over at that time. It's a huge advantage that I have RobertGarcia in my corner.
Rodriguez said he could return to the weight class after campaigning at 112 pounds.
Rodriguez said that it was a matter of time before Franco got his shot.
Rungvisai lost to Carlos Cuadras for the second time in three years. Rodriguez picked up his first world title when he defeated Cuadras in February of this year.
After that performance, it would be hard to choose between Gonzalez or Estrada. Most fighters will find the combination of clean punching, excellent southpaw jab and incredible feet too much.
While he appears more than ready for both elite fighters now, his brother Joshua Franco or Gonzalez will be next in line to fight. It's possible that Rodriguez and Gonzalez will meet in the fall if Franco beats Estrada.
Rodriguez suggested that he could try to win a title at 112 pounds, where the best boxers are. He has fought in the past but never challenged for a title.
It's clear that Rodriguez is close to a spot on the pound-for-pound list.
Rodriguez retained his junior bantamweight title with a victory over Rungvisai. The referee stopped the fight when Rungvisai was pinned on the ropes. It was a great performance. The child is special.
Rodriguez floored Rungvisai with a left hand in the seventh round. It was a great performance. If he could stop him, what a statement. Rodriguez's score was 10-8 The score was 70-62 Rodriguez.
Rodriguez's speed and use of angles are too much for Rungvisai, who isn't able to apply pressure in the face of the moving target. Rodriguez scored a 10. Rodriguez had a score of 60-54.
Rodriguez continues to win each round with ease. A display of boxing from a 22-year-old who has advanced past his years. Rodriguez scored a 10. The score was 50-45 Rodriguez.
There was masterful stuff from Rodriguez in the fourth round. He's not just avoiding Rungvisai's power shots, but he's also making the Thai fighter pay with a series of overhand lefts. We know how dangerous Rungvisai is because he's late in many fights. Rodriguez scored a 10. 40-34, Rodriguez.
Rungvisai couldn't find a home for those looping power shots. Rodriguez uses angles and movement to win rounds and keep Rungvisai at bay. Rodriguez scored a 10. Rodriguez on 30 and 27.
A steady diet of jabs and feints kept Rungvisai off-rhythm in the second round. The boxer is 22 years old. Rungvisai requires his feet to deliver his heavy hands. Rodriguez scored a 10. Rodriguez's age was 20-18.
Rodriguez took over in the final 30 seconds of the first round after Rungvisai landed a big shot, with a series of clean shots set up by his excellent jab. Rodriguez scored a 10.
With a 12th-round knockout of Ronny Rios, Murodjon Akhmadaliev retained his titles.
The Olympic bronze medalist from Uzbekistan buckled Rios with a left hand to the body before he punished him with a flurry of punches to the face.
| Punches | Akhmadaliev | Rios |
|---|---|---|
| Total landed | 216 | 93 |
| Total thrown | 620 | 447 |
| Percent | 35% | 21% |
| Jabs landed | 97 | 34 |
| Jabs thrown | 391 | 195 |
| Percent | 25% | 17% |
| Power landed | 119 | 59 |
| Power thrown | 229 | 252 |
| Percent | 52% | 23% |
| -- Courtesy of CompuBox |
The referee stopped the fight with 54 seconds left in the contest after Rios beat the count.
When I buckled him, I hurt my left hand. I was told by my corner to forget about the pain and get on with it. Maybe he hit me with a few shots, but that's all.
In the fourth round, Rios was hurt by a flurry of power shots from Akhmadaliev. He used his jab and right hook to rack up points.
Rios was turned around by Akhmadaliev whenever he closed distance. He won the junior bantamweight titles from Daniel Roman.
For the second time, Rios was trying to win a title. In a title fight, he lost a unanimous decision to Rey Vargas. The fight between Rios and Akhmadaliev was supposed to take place in November but Rios was diagnosed with Covid and the fight was put off.
Hopefully, it will be a fight against Stephen Fulton for the undisputed 122-pound title. The Philadelphian is a two-time junior bantamweight champion. It's a fascinating fight that will deliver a lot of action, but boxing politics could cause a problem.
Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing promotes and sponsors Akhmadaliev. Fulton wants to make the fight happen. It's easy work.
When asked if he would fight anyone, he said, "I'll fight anyone."
| Punches | McCaskill | Ibarra |
|---|---|---|
| Total landed | 33 | 24 |
| Total thrown | 109 | 104 |
| Percent | 30% | 23% |
| Jabs landed | 6 | 4 |
| Jabs thrown | 24 | 18 |
| Percent | 25% | 22% |
| Power landed | 27 | 20 |
| Power thrown | 85 | 86 |
| Percent | 32% | 23% |
| -- Courtesy of CompuBox |
McCaskill defeated Ibarra in the fourth round to retain her title.
McCaskill seemed to land power shots at will and seemed well on her way to victory when Ibarra unexpectedly refused to come out for Round 4 after complaining to her trainer that the champion was holding too much.
McCaskill stunned Ibarra in the opening round and was in control until the end of Round 3 when she delivered a hook that caught the Mexican's attention.
The champion from Chicago made her third defense of the four titles she won from Cecilia Braekhus.
There doesn't seem to be anyone who can present a serious challenge to McCaskill at the moment. She might have to move down in weight to face Chantelle. McCaskill said during the interview that she wants to face the man.
McCaskill, who is rated 4 pound-for-pound, could fight for a 154-pound title.
| Punches | Ford | Medina |
|---|---|---|
| Total landed | 181 | 79 |
| Total thrown | 554 | 338 |
| Percent | 33% | 23% |
| Jabs landed | 85 | 27 |
| Jabs thrown | 345 | 174 |
| Percent | 25% | 16% |
| Power landed | 96 | 52 |
| Power thrown | 209 | 164 |
| Percent | 46% | 32% |
| -- Courtesy of CompuBox |
Ray Ford won a unanimous decision over Richard Medina Jr.
The Camden, New Jersey, man used his superior strength, speed and boxing ability to win the fight with a score of 99-91.
Ford had a split-decision victory over Edward Vazquez in February. Medina lost for the first time as a pro and is now 13-1
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