17 Dec
Rodriguez knocks out Edwards and unifies titles
At the Matchroom Boxing event, WBO champion in the lightest weight class, Jesse Rodriguez (19-0, 12 KOs), secured a victory against IBF titleholder Sunny Edwards (20-1, 4 KOs).
Rodriguez sent his opponent to the canvas in the 9th round, but Edwards managed to get back up. However, in the following round, Edwards' corner did not allow him to continue the fight.
Jesse Rodriguez has become the unified champion in the lightest division. Ukrainian Artem Dalakyan currently holds the WBA title in this weight class and is set to fight on January 23. The WBC title is held by Julio Cesar Martinez.