By Elliot Worsell IT is often said of heavyweights that rivals are required in order to truly achieve greatness and create a long-lasting legacy and that, when thinking of someone like Muhammad Ali, for example, we will also think of Joe Frazier and George Foreman, without whom he would not be the Muhammad Ali we … Read more
By Elliot Worsell HAMSTRUNG already by virtue of being flyweights and therefore easy to overlook, all Sunny Edwards in the end wanted from Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez was a bit of cooperation when it came to selling their fight. He wasn’t asking for much, just the odd tweet here and there, yet Rodriguez, whether because he’s … Read more
Interview by Declan Warrington BN: You recently learned that your girlfriend Rebecca is expecting a daughter… JR: We found out about four months ago, so we’ve known for some time. We’re happy; we’re excited, and we can’t wait until our baby girl’s finally here. The fight was announced in June and then we found out … Read more
Interview by Declan Warrington BN: How has learning he’ll soon be a parent affected Jesse Rodriguez? RG: When somebody’s expecting their first baby, it does change the way they think. His mentality has changed; he’s a little bit more focused and serious about life itself; it makes a big change on any human being. There’s … Read more
