Juan Francisco Estrada weighed in at 115 lbs at the super flyweight limit, and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez came in at 115 pounds during Friday’s weigh-in for their headliner, live on DAZN, this Saturday, June 29th at the Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona. Estrada (44-3, 28 KOs) will return to the ring from a nice two-year absence to defend his WBC super flyweight title against favorite ‘Bam’ Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs) in the main event.
Analysis
‘Bam’ Rodriguez looked better at the weigh-in today, appearing less drawn compared to the 34-year-old Estrada, who had the look of someone who had struggled to make weight. What most boxing fans want to know is whether the 34-year-old Estrada has enough left in the tank to defeat the much younger fighter. It’s a tough one for Estrada to be coming back after two years out of the ring, and he would have been better off taking a tune-up rather than jumping straight into a hard fight against one of the best fighters in the super flyweight division.
In the chief support, flyweights Sunny Edwards and Adrian Curiel both weighed 112 lbs for their 12-round fight. The former IBF flyweight champion Edwards (20-1, 5 KOs) was stopped in his previous fight against ‘Bam’ Rodriguez. Curiel (24-5-1, 5 KOs) was knocked out in his last fight as well.
Expert Predictions
Sergio Mora expressed his belief that Estrada has what it takes to win despite the odds stacked against him. Mora highlighted Estrada’s past victories against elite fighters in their prime, demonstrating his skill and experience in the ring. However, despite Mora’s optimism, Chris Mannix favored ‘Bam’ Rodriguez to win by knockout. Mannix pointed out Rodriguez’s improved health and motivation heading into the fight, predicting a late-round stoppage against the seasoned Estrada.
While the weigh-in results provide valuable insight into the physical condition of the fighters, the true outcome of the fight remains uncertain. Each expert prediction offers a different perspective on the potential victor, showcasing the unpredictability of boxing and the importance of strategy, skill, and determination in the ring. As fight night approaches, fans eagerly await the showdown between Juan Francisco Estrada and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, anticipating an electrifying battle of wits and strength in the super flyweight division.