Best fights of Francisco Rodríguez Jr.
Over 15 years as a professional, Francisco Rodríguez Jr. has compiled a 38-6-1 (26) record, including eight title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. defeats Katsunari Takayama
On August 9, 2014 Francisco Rodríguez Jr., the WBO strawweight champion, met Katsunari Takayama, the IBF strawweight champion, in a title unification fight. Jr. was 21 years old with a record of 17-2, and Takayama was 31 with a record of 27-6. Both Jr. and Takayama were on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Became the unified strawweight champion.
2. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. loses to Kazuto Ioka via unanimous decision
On September 1, 2021 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. fought Kazuto Ioka for the WBO super flyweight title. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 34-4-1, and Ioka was 32 with a record of 26-2. Jr. was on a 15-fight winning streak and Ioka was on a 3-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ioka.
3. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs Jose Maria Cardenas
On November 30, 2019 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. fought Jose Maria Cardenas for the vacant WBC Latino super flyweight title. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 32-4-1, and Cardenas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 13-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Jose Maria Cardenas via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs Merlito Sabillo
On March 22, 2014 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. fought Merlito Sabillo for the vacant WBO strawweight title. Jr. was 20 years old with a record of 16-2, and Sabillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Merlito Sabillo via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs Jose Javier Torres
On March 16, 2024 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. faced Jose Javier Torres in a super flyweight bout. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 37-6-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was coming off a win. Jr. stopped Jose Javier Torres via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs William Riera
On October 26, 2019 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. faced William Riera in a light flyweight bout. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 31-4-1, and Riera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 12-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped William Riera via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs Yohei Tobe
On June 9, 2018 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. faced Yohei Tobe in a light flyweight bout. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 27-4-1, and Tobe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 8-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Yohei Tobe via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs Ivan Rodriguez
On April 19, 2013 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. fought Ivan Rodriguez for the vacant WBC-NABF light flyweight title. Jr. was 19 years old with a record of 12-1, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Ivan Rodriguez via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs Hector Rolando Gusman
On June 3, 2017 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. faced Hector Rolando Gusman in a light flyweight bout. Jr. was 23 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Gusman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Hector Rolando Gusman via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Francisco Rodríguez Jr. KOs Pablo Carrillo
On March 24, 2018 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. faced Pablo Carrillo in a light flyweight bout. Jr. was 24 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and Carrillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on a 7-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Pablo Carrillo via TKO in the 4th round.