Buenos Aires, November 20 (NA) — Boxer Fernando 'Puma' Martínez will face his biggest career challenge this Saturday, November 22, at 9 PM (Argentine time), when he takes on Jesse 'Bam' Rodríguez in a bout that will unify the WBA, WBC, and WBA super flyweight titles. According to the Argentine News Agency, the event will take place at the ANB Riyadh Arena in Saudi Arabia, a venue with a capacity for 8,000 spectators, and the fight is already considered one of the most important in Argentine boxing history. Martínez, 34 years old and undefeated in 18 fights with 9 knockouts, comes off two tough victories over Japanese boxer Kazuto Ioka, while Rodríguez, 25, with 22 wins (15 by KO), is considered the favorite due to his current form and southpaw style. It will also be the first time the Texan has fought outside the United States, while the Argentine arrives with more international experience. The night in Riyadh promises a clash of very marked styles: Rodríguez masters the cross and offensive retreat, while Martínez always takes the fight to a ground of friction, constant pressure, and suffocating rhythm. This is added to the corner duel, with Rodrigo Caballero following the Argentine champion and Robert García—the same one who worked with Marcos Maidana in his fights against Floyd Mayweather—assisting the North American. The Martínez vs. Rodríguez fight will be one of the highlights of a card that also includes the David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde, and Brian Norman vs. Devin Haney bouts. The winner of the main event will be one step away from unifying the four titles in the category, as only the title of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) will be missing. The event can be seen exclusively on DAZN, at a cost of $25 for Argentina. Beyond the favoritism surrounding 'Bam' Rodríguez, an electrifying battle is expected between two undefeated fighters with explosive styles and the ambition to write a golden page in the history of world boxing.
