Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, boxing's youngest world champion, looks to become a two-weight world champion when he takes on Mexico's Cristian Gonzalez for the vacant WBO world flyweight title.
Rodriguez will be looking to build on what was a very successful 2022 after beating Carlos Cuardras for the vacant WBC super flyweight strap, before stopping Thai legend Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in eight rounds in the first defence of his super flyweight title.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Rodriguez vs. Gonzalez.
Rodriguez vs. Gonzalez fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, April 8
- Time: 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT (1 a.m. BST)
- Main event ringwalks (approx): 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT (4 a.m. BST)
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT (1 a.m. BST) with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT (4 a.m. BST). These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Can I watch Rodriguez vs. Gonzalez on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
| Mobile Devices | TV & Streaming Devices | Game Consoles |
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| iPhone, iPad | Amazon Fire TV | Playstation 4 |
| Android phones, tablets | Amazon Fire TV Stick | Playstation 5 |
| Amazon Fire tablet | Android TV | XBox One |
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Where is the Rodriguez vs. Gonzalez fight?
The fight will take place at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas.
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: January 20, 2000
- Height: 5' 4"
- Reach: 67"
- Total fights: 17
- Record: 17-0 (11 KOs)
Cristian Gonzalez record and bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Date of birth: April 12, 1990
- Height: N/A
- Reach: N/A
- Total fights: 16
- Record: 15-1 (5 KOs)
Rodriguez vs. Gonzalez fight card
- Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vs. Crisitian Gonzalez; For the vacant WBO world flyweight title