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Jesse Rodriguez vs Phumelele Cafu
Jesse Rodriguez vs Phumelele Cafu: Fight Guide
WBC champion Jesse Rodriguez kickstarts his quest to become the first ever undisputed super-flyweight division with a unification clash against WBO titleholder Phumelele Cafu. Fighting in his home state of Texas, a heap of expectation has been placed on the shoulders of the 25-year-old southpaw, but the lesser-known South African should not be overlooked.
| Date | 19 July, 2025 | |
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| venue |  | |
| uk TV Channel |  dazn • 00:00:00 (GMT) | |
| uk TV Channel | dazn • 20:00:00 (ET) | |
| Scheduled rounds | 12 |
Jesse Rodriguez vs Phumelele Cafu: Official Weights
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Referee
Judges
Jesse Rodriguez vs Phumelele Cafu: Tale of the tape
Jesse James Rodriguez Franco | Name | Phumelele Cafu |
| 25 | Age | 30 |
5′4″ / 163 cm | Height | 5′ 6″ / 168 cm |
67 / 170 cm | reach | 64″ / 163 cm |
southpaw | Stance | orthodox |
21 | Wins | 11 |
14 | BY KO | 8 |
67 | KO% | 73 |
0 | Losses | 0 |
0 | Draws | 3 |
10 March, 2017 | Debut | 26 May, 2018 |
Rules and regulations
Rules set
Professional Boxing Rules (12 Rounds)
Round duration
3 minutes
Round
12 rounds
Scoring System
10-Point Must System
mandatory count rules
Referee must count to 8 before allowing the fight to continue after a knockdown
standing count rules
No standing 8-count
knockdown rules
Three knockdown rule typically not in effect (but can vary by jurisdiction)
cut rules
Fight can be stopped due to cuts, usually by doctor’s decision
Fouls and deductions
Points deducted for fouls at referee’s discretion. Typically 1 point per foul, disqualification possible for severe or repeated fouls
