Boxing Match Preview: Jesse Rodriguez (22-0-0, 15 KOs) vs. Fernando Martinez (18-0-0, 9 KOs)

Venue & Event Details

Location: ANB Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (capacity ~30,000)

Broadcast: DAZN PPV worldwide ($59.99 US / £24.99 UK)

Ring Walks: 4:03pm PT / 7:03pm ET / 12:03am GMT (Sunday)

Titles at Stake: WBC, WBO, WBA, IBF, and The Ring super flyweight championships

Injury Report

Jesse Rodriguez: No reported injuries; enters fight healthy after July 2025 TKO win over Phumelele Cafu.

Fernando Martinez: Cleared for competition; last fought in May 2025, defeating Kazuto Ioka by unanimous decision.

Fighter Matchups & Styles

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez

Record: 22-0-0 (15 KOs)

Age: 25

Style: Southpaw technician, versatile, sharp counterpuncher.

Strengths: Adaptability mid-fight, precision, stamina.

Weaknesses: Can be drawn into exchanges; less experienced against relentless pressure fighters.

Fernando “Pumita” Martinez

Record: 18-0-0 (9 KOs)

Age: 34

Style: Orthodox, high-volume pressure fighter.

Strengths: Relentless work rate, durability, ability to overwhelm opponents.

Weaknesses: Lower KO rate (50%), susceptible to slick boxers who control distance.

Recent Form & Fight History

Rodriguez:

TKO win vs Phumelele Cafu (July 2025).

UD win vs Sunny Edwards (2023).

Captured multiple belts at 115 lbs, rising star in U.S. boxing.

Martinez:

UD win vs Kazuto Ioka (May 2025).

Two wins vs Jerwin Ancajas (2022–23).

Known for grueling, high-output performances.

Betting Trends

Public bettors favor Rodriguez by decision.

Martinez backers targeting upset via relentless pressure.

Sharps split: Rodriguez’s youth and skill vs Martinez’s rugged persistence.

Outlook

This fight is a youth vs. experience showdown: Rodriguez’s precision and adaptability against Martinez’s relentless pressure. Expect Rodriguez to control early rounds with sharp counters, while Martinez pushes pace in the middle frames. The deciding factor will be whether Rodriguez can maintain composure and stamina against Martinez’s volume. Most models favor Rodriguez by decision, but Martinez’s grit makes this a dangerous unification bout.

FIGHT ODDS

Jesse Rodriguez                – 225

Fernando Martinez         + 175

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, November 21, 2025