Boxing fans wanted it, and so did the fighters. The sport has delivered, as the ultimate fight at flyweight is happening. Jesse Rodriguez and Sunny Edwards face off in an eagerly anticipated unification showdown.
Rodriguez puts his WBO title on the line while Edwards defends his IBF championship. The fight airs on DAZN, and emanates from the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona on December 16.
A silver medalist in the 2015 Junior World Championships, Rodriguez turned pro in 2017. “Bam” made himself known in 2020 thanks to his knockout power, with 11 wins via the power punch. The talented lefty defeated Carlos Cuadras in February 2022 for the WBC super flyweight title and then battered former champ Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in his maiden defense.
In April, Rodriguez beat Cristian Gonzalez via unanimous decision to win the WBO flyweight crown.
WATCH: Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards, live on DAZN
A 2015 English National Championship gold medalist, Edwards turned pro in 2016. In 2019, he won the British super flyweight title and quickly excelled at the world level. Despite being an underdog, “Showtime” would wrench the IBF title from long-reigning champ Moruti Mthalane in 2021 and he's defended successfully four times,
Edwards’ last fight was in early June when he impressively defeated the Chilean challenger Andres Campos via unanimous decision. Following that bout, Edwards goaded Rodriguez to “sign the contract.”
Here is a complete guide for Rodriguez vs. Edwards, including the date, fight card, price, updated betting odds, and more.
When is Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards?
Rodriguez vs. Edwards will be on December 16.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, December 16 | 8 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, December 16 | 5 p.m. PT | 8:15 p.m. PT |
| UK and Ireland | Sunday, December 17 | 1 a.m. GMT | 4:15 a.m. GMT |
| Australia | Sunday, December 17 | 12 p.m. AEDT | 3:15 p.m. AEDT |
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How to watch Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards
| Region | TV channel | Live streaming |
| USA | DAZN | |
| Canada | DAZN | |
| UK and Ireland | DAZN 1 HD | DAZN |
| Australia | DAZN |
The Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards fight card will be available via DAZN.
Now available as a Sky channel, DAZN 1 HD is exclusive to Sky.
Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards price: How much does the card cost?
- DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S. / $24.99 per month in Canada / £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract or £19.99 month-to-month / 13.99 AUD
- DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in U.S., $199.99 in Canada, £99.99 in the U.K..
WATCH: Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards, live on DAZN
Where is Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards?
Rodriguez vs. Edwards emanates from the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona. The arena can hold up to 20,000 people.
Betting odds for Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards
Per Bet MGM, Jesse Rodriguez is the -225 favorite, while Sunny Edwards is the +200 underdog.
Jesse Rodriguez record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Born: January 20, 2000
- Height: 5-4
- Reach: 67 inches
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 18-0 with eleven wins via knockout
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Sunny Edwards record and bio
- Nationality: British
- Born: January 1, 1996
- Height: 5-3
- Reach: 60 inches
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 20-0 with four wins via knockout
Jesse Rodriguez vs. Sunny Edwards fight card
- Jesse Rodriguez (c) vs. Sunny Edwards (c) for the WBO and IBF flyweight titles
- Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs. Kevin Gonzalez; Super Bantamweights
- Galal Yafai vs. Rocco Santomauro; Flyweights
- Peter McGrail vs. Ja'Rico O'Quinn; Super Bantamweights
- Junaid Bostan vs. Gordie Russ II; Super Welterweights
- Joe McGrail vs. Edgar Ortiz Jr.; Featherweights