In a captivating night of boxing at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, WBO World Flyweight champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs) squares off in a unification bout against IBF World Flyweight champion “Showtime” Sunny Edwards (20-1, 4 KOs).
From the opening bell, Rodriguez demonstrated his aggressive approach, relentlessly pursuing Edwards. The bout was filled with intense exchanges, including a moment in the third round where Edwards switched to southpaw and landed a solid combination. Despite Edwards' resilience and skill, evidenced by surviving cuts on both eyebrows, Rodriguez's relentless pressure led to the fight being stopped at the onset of the tenth round, securing his unified champion status.
The co-main event saw former IBF and WBA Super Bantamweight champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev (12-1, 9 KOs) claim a victory over Kevin “Chacal” Gonzales (26-1-1, 13 KOs). Akhmadaliev's dominance was apparent early on, and by the eighth round, he had scored multiple knockdowns, leading to a stoppage and a notable win.
On the undercard, 2020 Olympic Gold Medalist and WBC International Flyweight champion Galal Yafai (6-0, 4 KOs) successfully defended his title against Rocco Santomauro (22-3, 6 KOs). Yafai controlled the fight from the start, showcasing his dominance and technical skill. In a super bantamweight upset, Ja'Rico O'Quinn (17-1, 9 KOs) overcame early setbacks to secure a knockout victory against Peter McGrail (8-1, 5 KOs) in the fifth round.
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