What does it take to become a world champion in boxing? Discipline, a strict diet, pushing your body to the limits, and sometimes even sacrificing personal, cherished moments. That’s exactly the journey of multi-titleholder Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, who last night put everything aside to face Fernando Martinez in the ring at the highly anticipated ‘Night of the Champions.’

Already undefeated, the Texas native lived up to his reputation by knocking out Martinez with a decisive left hook in the 10th round. With that victory, he not only claimed the WBA 115-pound championship but also, at Saudi Arabia’s ANB Arena, unified the WBA, WBC, and EBO junior bantamweight belts. He also extended his unbeaten streak to 23 wins. After the fight, Rodriguez shared a heartfelt message for his newborn son, on

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