Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Fernando “Pumita” Martinez have successfully made weight ahead of their highly anticipated fight this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Rodriguez, the defending WBC super flyweight world champion, weighed in at 114.6 pounds, while Martinez checked in at 113.12 pounds, signaling their readiness for the clash.
Rodriguez first became the super flyweight champion in 2022 after a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Cuadras in Phoenix, Arizona. His remarkable journey continued as he reclaimed his Green and Gold belt with a seventh-round knockout of Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada. Earlier this year, Rodriguez further solidified his standing in the ring by becoming a unified champion, adding another world title to his impressive record of 22 wins, 15 of which are by knockout.
On the other side of the ring, Argentina’s Fernando Martinez is no stranger to championship glory. He held the WBA super flyweight world title from 2022 until 2024, having captured it with a unanimous decision over Jerwin Ancajas. Martinez is eager to reclaim his world champion status, boasting an undefeated record of 18 wins, including 9 knockouts.
With both fighters primed and ready, fans can expect an electrifying matchup as Rodriguez seeks to defend his title against a determined Martinez. This showdown promises to be an exciting chapter in the super flyweight division.