Francisco Rodriguez Jr defeats Galal Yafai, claims WBC interim flyweight title in Birmingham
Francisco Rodriguez Jr defeats Galal Yafai, claims WBC interim flyweight title in Birmingham

Francisco Rodriguez Jr defeats Galal Yafai, claims WBC interim flyweight title in Birmingham

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Galal Yafai, the British Olympic flyweight gold medalist, suffered his first professional defeat in a unanimous decision loss to Mexico's Francisco Rodriguez Jr. at the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham. Rodriguez, a former unified minimumweight world champion, dominated the fight with relentless pressure, power, and aggression, dropping Yafai in the final round and winning by scores of 119-108, 119-108, and 118-109. Both fighters sustained cuts during the bout, but Rodriguez's work rate and power proved decisive, leading him to claim the interim WBC flyweight title. The victory positions Rodriguez for a potential shot at the full WBC world flyweight title, possibly against the winner of the upcoming Kenshiro Teraji vs. Ricardo Sandoval fight. Yafai, who had been on a rapid rise after winning Olympic gold in 2021 and securing the interim title, now faces a significant setback and rebuilding phase in his career. The fight also featured undercard wins by Conah Walker, Peter McGrail, and Pat Brown, highlighting a strong night of boxing in Birmingham.

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