Rodriguez open to any opponent after super-bantamweight call

Jesse Rodriguez says he will accept any challenge put in front of him as he eyes a potential move to bantamweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-bantamweight. The flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light flyweight champion told BBC Sport he is ready to fight anyone, at any time.

“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 holds world titles at flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light flyweight and has been linked with a step up in weight. The 24-year-old has cleared out much of his current division and a move to bantamweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-bantamweight would open doors to bigger names and unification fights. A jump of two weight classes would test his frame and power.

What it moves

Rodriguez's willingness to take on all comers puts the ball in his promoter's court to deliver a marquee opponent. The bantamweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">super-bantamweight division is stacked with champions, and Rodriguez's camp will now push for the highest-profile fight available. His next move could define whether he becomes a multi-weight star or stays in the lower divisions.

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