On Saturday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez captured the WBC junior bantamweight title by knocking out Juan Francisco Estrada in the seventh round. The 24-year-old standout solidified his position as a top pound-for-pound boxing star in the super flyweight division.
Rodriguez delivered a powerful left hand to Estrada’s liver for the knockout, earning the WBC and Ring Magazine super flyweight world championship. Now, let’s find out how much money Rodriguez made for his victory over Estrada.
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s Earnings from His Victory
Rodriguez’s guaranteed earnings for the fight are $500,000. His total payout could rise to $1.2 million if he secures 40% of the pay-per-view revenue. According to Marca, Rodriguez previously earned about $400,000 for his fight against Cristian Gonzalez and approximately $600,000 for his match against Edwards.
Sporty Salaries reports that Estrada is anticipated to earn between $2.5 and $3 million from his next bout. This includes a $1 million base purse plus 60% of the pay-per-view earnings if the total views surpass 500,000.
While both fighters earned significant payouts, Rodriguez was the clear standout of the event. He continued to land effective punches in subsequent rounds, skillfully setting them up with his lead jab. A straight left forced Estrada to the ropes, and a series of uppercuts and left hooks landed cleanly.
In the final moments of Round 7, Rodriguez delivered a decisive left hook to the body, knocking Estrada to the ground. This victory marked Rodriguez’s first win of 2024 and his second time capturing the WBC 115-pound title. He is now on the verge of entering the pound-for-pound top 10 rankings.
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