Jose Rodriguez: record, next fight and profile →
Joel Iriarte was out of a fight after he missed weight following training-camp sickness and his scheduled Friday opponent chose not to face him after "God spoke to him."
In October, the Puerto Rican boxing promotions 'Fresh Productions Boxing' was in the important series World Boxing Super Series, in which Puerto Rican boxers Emmanuel “Manny” Rodríguez (IBF World Bantamweight Champion) and Subriel Matías (WBSS Jr. welterweight replacement) scored big wins. Rodríguez successfully defended his world title by beating Australia’s Jason Moloney by split decision, and Matías scored a 1st-round TKO against Argentina’s Fernando David Saucedo.
Jerwin Anacjas successfully registered the first defense of his super flyweigh title reign, scoring a 7th round injury stoppage over Jose Rodriguez in their headlining bout Sunday evening in Macao, China.
Carlos Buitrago managed to maintain his unbeaten record on the road in the Philippines - just not in the manner for which he hoped. The 21-year old Nicaraguan came just shy of unseating 105 lb. titlist Merlito Sabillo, as the unbeaten strawweights fought to a 12-round draw Saturday evening in Manlia, Philippines. Scores were 115-113 Buitrago, 115-113 Sabillo and 114-114 even.
Mexico's José "El Torito" Rodriguez (28-0, 17KOs) won a close twelve round split decision over Nethra Sasiprapa (27-2, 13KOs) of Thailand to pick up the WBA's interim-junior flyweight championship at the Gimnasio German Evers in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. The scores were 114-112 and 113-111 for Rodriguez, with the third judge scoring it for Sasiprapa with a card of 114-111.
Mexico's José "El Torito" Rodriguez (27-0, 17KOs) went face to face with Nethra Sasiprapa (27-1, 13KOs) of Thailand, as the two fighters exchanged heavy glares. On Saturday they collide for the WBA's interim-junior flyweight championship at the Gimnasio German Evers in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Both boxers weighed in at the division limit of 108-pounds. The card is being co-promoted by Canelo Promotions and Zapari Boxing.