Defense number two for Jesse “Bam” Rodríguez

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodríguez will defend his World Boxing Council super flyweight world title against Israel González as the co-main event of the undercard of the trilogy between Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, September 17th.

Rodriguez (16-0 11 KOs) is in sizzling top form after a sensational stoppage win over Thai star Srisaket Sor Rungvisai on his home San Antonio turf in June. His eighth-round stoppage win coming in the first title defence. He won the title after defeating Carlos Cuadras for the vacant Belt back in February in Phoenix.

‘Bam’ extended his promotional pact with Eddie Hearn after the impactful victory over Rungivisai and looks set to become fighter of the year with another great performance by putting the Green and Gold Belt on the line against Mexican Gonzalez (28-4-1). 11 KOs). The 25-year-old challenger has faced Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, Kal Yafai and Jerwin Ancajas for belts at 115 pounds. Israel will once again challenge, when he takes on champion Rodriguez.

“September 17th we`re back,” Rodríguez said, stressing. “It is an honour to be a part of this card and I want to thank Matchroom and Teiken for giving me this opportunity. Getting the chance to fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend, as a Canelo-GGG co-star, is truly special, and I plan on putting on achieving another spectacular performance, continuing to build my legacy.”

The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will air live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the US and Canada, as well as worldwide on DAZN.