Edwin Rodriguez: record, next fight and profile →
Light heavyweight contender Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (27-1, 18 KOs) will take on undefeated Michael Seals (19-0, 14 KOs) Friday, Nov. 13 on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike live from MGM Resorts International's beautiful Beau Rivage Resort & Casino on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Televised coverage will begin at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
BoxingScene.com has been advised that light heavyweight contender Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (27-1) will return to the ring on November 13th at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi, Mississippi. against Michael Seals (19-0, 14KOs). The fight will be televised by Spike TV and be part of Al Haymon's Premier Boxing Champions series.
Light heavyweight Edwin Rodriguez (27-1, 18 KO's) looks to remain active and would love to land a big fight in Canada. After his victory in Boston on May 23, he told BoxingScene.com that he wanted to fight WBC champion Adonis Stevenson. However if he doesn’t land a fight with Stevenson, he would love to travel to Canada for a big fight.
Bill "Two Scoops" Emes catches up with trainer Ronnie Shields to discuss Edwin Rodriguez's controversial TKO win over Craig Baker on the Premier Boxing Champions telecast. Shields talks about the various options for Rodriguez in the light heavyweight division. Shields also touches base on the recently finalized fight between IBF junior middleweight champion Cornelius "K9" Bundradge and undefeated mandatory challenger Jermall Charlo.
Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts - Bill "Two Scoops" Emes catches up with light heavyweight contender Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17KOs), who started strong and was landing hard punches to gain a third round stoppage of previously undefeated Craig Baker (16-1, 12KOs). Most felt the stoppage win was very premature. Rodriguez had Baker backed up against the ropes, and was landing some good punches but they weren't damaging punches and Baker seemed to have all of his senses. Out of nowhere, the referee jumped in and stopped the match. The stoppage seemed to surprise everyone.
Light heavyweight contender Edwin Rodriguez (27-1, 18KOs) is ready for a world title shot. Rodriguez was set to fight for the WBA super middleweight championship, when he faced Andre Ward in 2013. Rodriguez struggled to make weight, coming in two pounds over the limit. The fight went ahead as a non-title encounter and Rodriguez lost a twelve round unanimous decision. Now fighting full steam at 175-pounds, Rodriguez wants to get a shot at WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson (26-1, 21KOs).
Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts - Super featherweight prospect Ryan Kielczewski (23-1, 6KOs) bounced back after suffering his first career defeat and stopped overmatched Anthony Napunyi (15-15, 8KOs) in the first round. Super middleweight Edwin Espinal (6-0, 4KOs) won a four round unanimous decision over Alvaro Enriquez (12-14-2, 4KOs).
BOSTON - Fighters participating on Saturday's Premier Boxing Champions on NBC card took part in the final press conference today at historic Fenway Park in Boston before their respective fights at Agganis Arena, with televised coverage starting at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Murphys Boxing, are priced at $250, $200, $100, $75, $50 and $35, not including applicable service charges and taxes, and are on sale now.
BOSTON- Exciting light heavyweights Edwin Rodriguez (26-1, 17 KOs)and Craig Baker (16-0, 12 KOs) enter the ring on Saturday, May 23 in Boston as part of a special Memorial Day weekend edition of Premier Boxing Champions on NBC. The live PBC on NBC event starts at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT and goes until 6:00 pm. ET/3:00 p.m. PT when the action switches over to NBCSN from 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT until 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT. Further undercard action pits a pair of dangerous junior lightweights as Javier Fortuna (27-0-1, 20 KOs) and Bryan Vazquez (34-1, 18 KOs)do battle at Boston University's Agganis Arena. These undercard bouts will support the super middleweight contest between Andre Dirrell (24-1, 16 KOs) and James DeGale (20-1, 14 KOs).
(TEMECULA, California) - In a walkout bout, middleweight Sergio Mora won a hard-fought eight round unanimous decision over Dashon Johnson. After a competitive first round, Mora (27-3-2, 9 KOs) dropped Johnson with a left hook to the head. After getting up, Johnson dropped Mora with a combination to the head. Mora boxed well from the outside, but also did well on the inside. Johnson (16-17-3, 5 KOs) had his moments, throwing and landing lead left hooks to the head.