By: Sean Crose
“I do know that this can be a very harmful battle,” says WBC flyweight titlist Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (through DAZN). “It’s an enormous alternative for him, in all probability the most important of his profession, so he’ll be hungrier than ever to take what I’ve. However I don’t see anybody beating me, I’m on a distinct stage mentally and bodily, so on November 9 you’ll witness me placing on one other present.” The “him” Rodriguez refers to is Pedro Guevara, who Rodriguez will sq. off towards Saturday night time in Philadelphia.
Rodriguez will clearly be the favourite strolling on this weekend, however he’s not taking his lesser identified opponent flippantly. “This is a vital battle as a result of there’s large issues that may occur if I can beat him,” Rodriguez says. “I’m taking this simply as significantly as my latest fights. No matter folks say I don’t let it get to me, whether or not it’s good or dangerous. I do know Pedro goes to return with the whole lot, successful this battle can change his life, however sorry to him, I’m not going to let that occur.”
Suffice to say, Rodriguez is conscious of the truth that there are excessive expectations for him – which might be each an excellent and a foul factor. “My life is in an excellent place proper now,” he says, “so to even carry out badly goes to look dangerous on me. I’m coming to shine on November 9.”
“I do know he’s by no means been stopped however I imagine I can cease him,” Rodriguez continues. “If I need to look good and make a press release, I’m going to go on the market and look to cease him.” Little doubt Guevara has different plans, one thing Rodriguez is keenly alert to. “I’ve to get previous this battle first,” he says to DAZN, “however the objective is to go for undisputed in 2025. I’m taking this battle as significantly as ever, coaching my ass off like another battle, we’re going to deal with enterprise after which we are able to speak about 2025.”
Rodriguez would be the co-main attraction Saturday night time, together with Philly welterweight titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis, one other in style and extremely regarded fighter who arguably has sky excessive expectations earlier than him. “You don’t need to miss this,” mentioned Rodriguez, “as a result of Boots and I are two of the most effective fighters in boxing and on November 9 we’re going to exit and carry out and shine. You’re going to witness a terrific present from the each of us – and nonetheless.”
