His WBC light-flyweight challenge against Adrian Hernandez ended in a knockout defeat in 2011. Despite his advancing years he will hope to position himself for a shot at a more meaningful belt than the IBO strap he currently holds.
He’s not the hardest puncher, with only five inside the distance wins in his 27-fight career, but the Jimenez result came uncharacteristically quickly in the first round. He has been unbeaten since 2015 most recently stopping Mexico’s Adrian Jimenez in July of last year. The tall South African has built something of a stronghold in his home country. HOW HIGH CAN HE GO? This is a competitive division but Rodriguez is still only just coming into his prime. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: He grinds down Merlito Sabillo to win his first world title with walloping combinations. WORST PERFORMANCE: An early loss to little-known Salvador Arias. WEAKNESSES: Less convincing on the back foot, where his defence is too rigid.īEST PERFORMANCE: He outpointed Katsunari Takayama to unify the WBO and IBF strawweight titles. STRENGTHS: At his best when cantering forward slinging out straight shots. In 2015 he lost points decisions to Donnie Nietes and Moises Fuentes, but he’s been unbeaten since then having gone on a 14-fight winning streak. All the way back in 2013 he took on the great Roman Gonzalez in Nicaragua, losing forgivably inside the distance.
The losses and the draw on his ledger can be considered the result of competitive matchmaking. He boxed three opponents making their debuts in his first six prizefights before moving up to experienced opposition with winning records.
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He made his pro debut at the tender of age of 17, when taking on a fellow first-timer and winning by stoppage. Rodriguez is conducting his career the Mexican way.
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