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6 hours ago
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Rodriguez stops Cafu in super flyweight unification fight
American Jesse Rodriguez stopped South Africa's Phumelele Cafu in the 10th round on Saturday to win a world super flyweight title unification showdown of unbeatens at Frisco, Texas. Rodriguez landed a hard right hook and followed with an unchallenged series of punches that forced referee Hector Afu to stop the bout after two minutes and seven seconds of the 10th round. "All I remember is I caught him with a right hook. That's about it," said Rodriguez. "I felt like it was a good performance, my best performance up to today now. It was my toughest opponent, my toughest fight." Rodriquez kept his WBC crown and took Cafu's WBO title, improving to 22-0 with his 15th victory inside the distance. Cafu fell to 11-1 with three drawn, his seven-fight win streak snapped in his US debut. "All credit to Cafu. He's a tough opponent. He was a lot tougher than I thought he would be but we got the job done no matter what," Rodriguez said. "I wasn't hurt but I could feel he had pop. He had better pop than I expected. I knew he had power but not like that. And he can take a shot." That forced a strategy change in the 115-pound (52.2kg) division matchup of stellar southpaws. "I had to stop throwing every shot hard," Rodriguez said. "I was trying maybe a little too hard to get him out of there, but once I felt he could take my best shot and keep going, that's when I had to slow my pace down, set him up with a few shots here and there like I did to get him out of there." Rodriguez, 25, and Cafu, 26, were cautious in the early rounds, the American trying to press the attack but wary of the African's counter punches, each fighter respectful of the dangers his rival offered. A right uppercut by Rodriguez set up a combination in the fourth round but Cafu began working to the body, striking with his own combination late in round five and a solid left hook late in round six. Rodriguez landed a hard combination of five punches starting with a left hook in the final minute of the ninth round and won it with his flurry late in round 10, forcing Cafu's corner to wave the towel. Rodriguez plans to fight the division's other unbeaten champion, WBA title-holder Fernando Martinez of Argentina, on November 22. He had a cut on a left knuckle but said he was fine. "It's just a little, I don't know what you call it, but I'll be good," Rodriguez said. "I want to be undisputed, especially the way I did it against Cafu, a world champion and I got him out before the 12th round. It just shows I'm here to stay." js/rcw
CNET
14 hours ago
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How to Watch Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu Live
Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez will fight Phumelele Cafu this Saturday in Frisco, Texas. The winner will unify the WBO and WBC super flyweight titles. Rodriguez comes into the bout as WBC champion, having held the title for more than three years. He is also The Ring super flyweight champion, though that title is not up for grabs in this contest. The American is undefeated in 21 matches with 14 knockouts. His opponent, Cafu, hails from South Africa and is also undefeated in 14 fights, with eight knockouts and three draws. He won the WBO super flyweight title last fall by defeating Kosei Tanaka. Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter heading into this fight, but the Texan will have something to prove in his home state. The fight will air on DAZN on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know. What time is the Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight? The Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu match will take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Saturday, July 19. The broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Rodriguez-Cafu main event will begin around 10:40 p.m. ET. Full fight card Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu Diego Pacheco vs. Trevor McCumby Austin Williams vs. Etinosa Oliha Arturo Cardenas vs. Dominique Crowder Omari Jones vs. Alfredo Rodolfo Blanco How to watch the Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight The fight will stream on DAZN pay-per-view and costs $60. DAZN/CNET DAZN Watch in the US, UK and more. You can stream Saturday's boxing event with DAZN pay-per-view. DAZN lets you stream content on smart TVs, Chromecast and gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox. If you're watching in the US, DAZN offers a free trial for an annual and monthly subscription. That means if you don't have a subscription, you can watch the fight for $60 and try the service for seven days. Otherwise, you'll need to pay for the fight and sign up for a $30 monthly or $225 annual subscription. You can also save more by bundling. DAZN is currently offering a 21% discount when you bundle two boxing pay-per-view events together. You can also get 30% off an annual DAZN subscription if you get a pay-per-view bundle or individual event. UK viewers can get a DAZN annual subscription for £120 up-front or £25 per month. Down Under, you can get a DAZN Australia annual subscription for AU$150 or AU$15 per month. Other costs vary by territory, so it's best to check DAZN's pricing in your country before signing up. Some countries, including Argentina, Chile and Colombia, require you to download DAZN from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play to sign up. $60 at Dazn How to watch the Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight with a VPN If DAZN isn't available in your area, try using a virtual private network to catch the fight. A VPN lets you watch the fight by connecting to a server where the fight is available for streaming. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance. If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial. ExpressVPN/CNET ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month. Note that ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. See at ExpressVPN If you need a VPN to stream the fight or other sports, CNET experts recommend ExpressVPN. It's $13 a month, but a free trial is available. There are free VPNs, but they aren't ideal for streaming because you won't have control over your data sharing or privacy like most paid VPNs offer. Free VPNs also tend to have lower speeds, and you won't be able to choose your server location, which is usually needed when content is only available in select countries.
Yahoo
a day ago
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‘I'm f—ing coming for your head': Cafu promises to upset Bam Rodriguez
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez has become a pound-for-pound contender in recent years, and he already has a fight set for November 22, which would see him face Fernando Martinez, possibly for three of the four major world titles at super flyweight. But first, Rodriguez must go through Phumelela Cafu on July 19, and Cafu sounds none too happy that he's seemingly being looked past, promising to ruin Rodriguez's path to undisputed glory. 'Bam, I'm fucking coming for your head, bro. It all ends on the 19th,' Cafu said at a workout. 'And the new unified super flyweight champion of the world! I'm 'The Truth,' baby, and I'm going to prove it to you all. Let's fucking get it!' South Africa's Cafu (11-0-3, 8 KO) holds the WBO title, which he won from Kosei Tanaka in an upset on the road in Japan last October, nicking a split decision, and proving he can hang with the top fighters in the 115 lb division. The 25-year-old Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KO) has been off about the same amount of time, last fighting in November, when he took care of Pedro Guevara inside of three rounds, less than five months after he stopped longtime top star Juan Francisco Estrada in seven. Rodriguez really broke through in early 2022 when he faced Carlos Cuadras and won the vacant WBO 115 lb title, after which he made two defenses, then moved down to flyweight to win the WBO and IBF titles in that division, prior to his move back up to 115 to face Estrada. The American will be a heavy favorite against Cafu, but Cafu definitely is at the level that he cannot be truly overlooked, and if Rodriguez makes that mistake, he could find his November date with Martinez, who holds the WBA title, going to the South African instead. More from What's next for Terence Crawford? Is a jump to PBC in his near future? Dave Allen announces retirement from boxing at 28 Fury's return pushed back to 2021, Dec. 5 date off Pros react to Crawford's sudden stoppage win over Brook Arum furious over Franco-Moloney 2 decision, threatens to 'get the f*** out of Vegas' Hearn: It's 'laughable' to rate Fury's resume over Joshua's Brook ponders retirement after KO loss to Crawford
Yahoo
a day ago
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Where to watch Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs. Phumelela Cafu: Live stream, TV channel start time for 2025 boxing fight
There are massive plans for Jesse Rodriguez at super flyweight. First he competes in a unification fight against the dangerous Phumelele Cafu. Here's how to watch Jesse Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu, including streaming options and channel to catch the main card, start time and more. Where to watch Jesse Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu Stream: DAZN Jesse Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu will be available on DAZN. A DAZN monthly subscription is $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month. The annual subscription is $224.99. Jesse Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu start time Date: Saturday, July 19 Start time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT Main event start time (approx.): 11:30 p.m. ET | 8:30 p.m. PT Location: Ford Center at The Star - Frisco, Texas The Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight is at the Ford Center at The Star in Texas on July 19. The event starts at 8 p.m. ET. Rodriguez and Cafu should make their way to the ring around 11:30 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last. Rodriguez (21-0) initially held gold at 115 before focusing on the flyweight division. "Bam" won the WBO and IBF belts before returning to super flyweight, knocking out Juan Francisco Estrada to claim the WBC and Ring titles. If the 25-year-old wins, he's in line to face Fernando Daniel Martinez in another unification fight. The path to undisputed has officially begun. DAZN Cafu (11-0-3) traveled to Japan and beat Kosei Tanaka for the WBO title. The 26-year-old competes in America for the first time. With eight wins via knockout, "Truth" looks to spoil Rodriguez's party. He's ready to earn all the glory at the expense of his opponent. "Bam, I'm f------ coming for your head, bro. It all ends on the 19th," Cafu said via Yahoo. "And the new unified super flyweight champion of the world! I'm 'The Truth,' baby, and I'm going to prove it to you all. Let's f------ get it!" Jesse Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu fight card Jesse Rodriguez (c) vs. Phumelele Cafu (c) for the WBC, WBO, and Ring super flyweight titles Diego Pacheco vs. Trevor McCumby; Super Middleweights Austin Williams vs. Etinosa Oliha; Middleweights Arturo Popoca vs. Dominique Crowder; Bantamweights Omari Jones vs. Alfredo Rodolfo Blanco; Super Welterweights Pablo Valdez vs. Robert Redmond Jr.; Super Welterweights
