Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez unified the flyweight division by defeating Sunny Edwards in a highly entertaining fight, earning praise for his skill and old-school approach to boxing. Rodriguez's victory was described as a P4P-caliber performance, solidifying his status as a rising star in the sport. Edwards suffered a medial orbital fracture during the fight, leading to concerns about his eyesight. Rodriguez's dominance in the match was highlighted, with statistics showing his impressive power punches. The post-fight press conference and the respect shown between the fighters and their teams were also featured in the aftermath of the bout.
Bam Rodriguez controlling distance, managing the inside and dictating positioning vs Edwards https://t.co/118jUxWOBx
Punch for punch! 😮💨 @210bam @SunnyEdwards What a fight 🔥 #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/qPu1qeNCKb
Couldn't have asked for a better performance from the flyweight king, @210bam👑 #RodriguezEdwards | @autozone https://t.co/OvC7n0BYd9
Bam Rodriguez: I Have a Daughter On The Way, Can't Wait For Her To Be Here And Tell Her About This Fight https://t.co/YsCJx5sD6M https://t.co/q4xQrVFlSD
Intrepid boxing scribe @AnsonWainwright shares his thoughts on #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/nTq9KriLA2
A look back at @210bam cementing himself as the man to beat at flyweight 👑 #RodriguezEdwards
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is only 23 but his win over Sunny Edwards last night showed he’s likely a generational talent. 🎥: https://t.co/LgSHW5w8HQ https://t.co/vmQICYCT5B
Bam Rodriguez Eager To Face Estrada For 115-Pound Crown, Dismisses Any Chance Of Chocolatito Clash https://t.co/9sw4f3koA4 https://t.co/q6mgEj0cW4
#BamSunny Takeaways ... ▪️What a fight Smart money was on a matchup between the offensive-minded Rodriguez and the slick boxing Edwards being a chess match. Nope. Thanks to Edwards decision to stand his ground, this fight quickly turned into a war. Bam, predictably, got the…
When it's all said and done... The respect is there 🤝 Boxing ❤️ @210bam x @SunnyEdwards https://t.co/nzlKpGU94k
BIG FINISH! Bam Rodriguez stops Sunny Edwards to unify flyweight belts! https://t.co/wW7PiGhIHe
Sunny Edwards shows off gruesome injuries that made him fear for his eyesight More here 👇https://t.co/ce919iybXb
‘I was seeing double’: Sunny Edwards has fractured orbital after fight with “Bam” Rodriguez https://t.co/FsuFGX3kmD
Postfight with @210bam, @SunnyEdwards and @EddieHearn on @DAZNBoxing https://t.co/0UVLNyVO4m
Fight Results: Wham Bam, Rodriguez Stops Edwards https://t.co/8Rc2aQ7W1O Thx Ernie G
Thrives under the bright lights ✨ @210bam #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/Qqbls20KiQ
Star of the sport 🚀 @210bam #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/CqdSz0gT7e
“Bam” Rodriguez showed he's one of the best fighters in boxing with a dominant and entertaining victory over Sunny Edwards to unify two flyweight titles. Is “Bam” on his way to stardom? Juan Francisco Estrada, who was ringside, could be next: https://t.co/X4ogCCYzfb
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 🚨 @SunnyEdwards speaks exclusively to @RobTebbutt following his stoppage loss to Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez in Phoenix. Watch here: https://t.co/ngmO6Fy6ai #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/HzxvOsznZA
Bam Rodriguez is must watch boxing
Sunny Edwards shows off gruesome injuries that made him fear for his eyesight More here 👇https://t.co/ce919iyJMJ
Photos: Bam Rodriguez Batters, Drops, Stops Sunny Edwards To Unify IBF, WBO Titles https://t.co/GEVGNlAMLQ https://t.co/poG9JxYnCG
Sunny Edwards has now revealed that he suffered a medial orbital fracture to his left eye during his defeat to Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and was seeing double from the second round onwards: “Sorry I couldn’t continue to the final bell, was genuinely worried about my eyesight.”
In a P4P showing, @210bam dominates, stops Sunny Edwards to unify flyweight belts; Akhmadaliev KOs Gonzalez in 122 eliminator. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: https://t.co/FvUKsx7t7h #RodriguezEdwards @EddieHearn @MatchroomBoxing @FrankSmith @GarciaBoxing @AnthonyLeaver https://t.co/KSdBpIWPOQ
In a P4P-caliber performance, @210bam dominates, stops Sunny Edwards to unify flyweight titles + Akhmadaliev KOs Gonzalez in 122 eliminator. Read & sign up for my #boxing newsletter: https://t.co/FvUKsx7t7h #RodriguezEdwards @EddieHearn @MatchroomBoxing @FrankSmith @Grishamfight https://t.co/cpKMec1S8N
Jesse Rodriguez proved to be the best flyweight on the planet and made a case for the P4P rankings with a ninth-round stoppage of game Sunny Edwards. By @decwarrington. 📸courtesy @MatchroomBoxing. https://t.co/dFVLpuPfvs
“I had a lot of motivation going into this fight” @210bam speaks on how this fight was big for not only himself, but his family as well. #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/dy4MGzqZB6
“It just makes the win that much better” @210bam speaks on getting through knockout after all the trash talk coming from Sunny. #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/T3TFOReur3
Jesse Rodriguez stops Sunny Edwards after nine to unify flyweight titles https://t.co/jhaSyu5qdc
CompuBox: Bam Rodriguez Lands 62% of Power Punches on Sunny Edwards https://t.co/DCLo7ryw3s https://t.co/otU0YkL2pV
And we're live for the @210bam, @EddieHearn & @GarciaBoxing post-fight presser now! Tune in: https://t.co/SpAgwzF2FC https://t.co/OLmoXFiJ59
Bigger than boxing After weeks of social media and televised trash talk, @SunnyEdwards and his team congratulate team @210bam on their big win. #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/Mb1Jl8GY6Q
Bam Rodriguez Is The Real Deal‼️ He overcame the biggest obstacle of his career & for that he is officially #5 in ATB’s Top 5..Congrats Bam 💥 1) Crawford 2) Inoue 3) Usyk 4) Haney 5) Bam #Boxing https://t.co/REk2xN147x
"I'm still here" 🗣️ @210bam reflects on what his performance tonight. Is this the Bam we are used to seeing? #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/CZNXaFxy69
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards showing respect backstage after their fight… [🎥 @MatchroomBoxing] https://t.co/0vpQZmOwNs
The new unified champion of the flyweight division. In a highly entertaining fight, @210bam got the stoppage between rounds 9 and 10. #autozone https://t.co/NR21INCwVk
Total respect 👏 @210bam returns @sunnyedwards belt back to him as the pair embrace backstage 👏 #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/Tq6vApMlax
Sam Bam, new hardware @210bam makes his way to his locker room after the impressive win. The flyweight division put on a show tonight #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/g3Dvafgczm
Bam Rodriguez might not be a prime Chocolatito (who is?), but he’s special in his own right. Skillful fighter who accepts getting hit as part of the sport, and that makes him more effective. Old school. Just absolutely mauled Edwards tonight. #boxing
BIG FINISH! Bam Rodriguez stops Sunny Edwards to unify flyweight belts! https://t.co/jw7YZ4jn5O
Thank you @210bam and @SunnyEdwards for giving boxing exactly what we need! Sunny you have the heart of a lion..Bam you are a P4P star! @DAZNBoxing
Bam embraces the moment All the work and dedication for @210bam accumulated to this. A unified champion that knocked out his toughest opponent yet. #RodriguezEdwards https://t.co/M5ryNBmnlD