Rodriguez opens door to any challenger after three-weight triumph

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez says he will take on any opponent after winning his third world title in a different weight class. 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 not waiting for a specific name.

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

— Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, via BBC Sport

What Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez said

Rodriguez claimed the flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light flyweight belt in his latest outing, adding it to titles already held at flyweight and super flyweight. The 24-year-old has moved through three divisions in under three years. His willingness to face anyone positions him as one of the sport's most active young champions.

What it moves

Rodriguez's open challenge puts pressure on promoters to deliver a credible next step. The flyweight/" class="internal-link text-bone underline decoration-ash/30 hover:decoration-gold underline-offset-2">light flyweight division includes several mandatory challengers who could force his hand. His statement suggests he will not vacate the belt to move up again without at least one defence.

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