Rodriguez accepts all challengers: 'Put them in front of me'

Jesse Rodriguez has declared himself open to any opponent as he eyes his next title challenge at flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light flyweight. The American says he will take whatever fight comes his way.

“I'm ready for whoever, whenever. Put them in front of me, and I'm going to say yes.”

— Jesse Rodriguez, via BBC Sport

What Jesse Rodriguez said

Rodriguez is positioning himself for a shot at the division's top names. Speaking to BBC Sport, the flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light flyweight said he would not pick and choose his next move. "I'm ready for whoever, whenever. Put them in front of me, and I'm going to say yes," Rodriguez told the outlet.

What it moves

The statement puts pressure on rival titleholders and contenders to step forward. Rodriguez's willingness to fight anyone could accelerate matchmaking at flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light flyweight, where several names are in the mix for unification talks.

Source: bbc.com. Full Jesse Rodriguez fight history and recent news at boxingnews.com.