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title: "Sensational ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Added To Canelo-Golovkin 3 Card"
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published: "2022-07-11T16:40:30Z"
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# Sensational ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Added To Canelo-Golovkin 3 Card

2022 sensation Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez (16-0, 11 KOs) will continue his rapid rise to stardom on September 17 taking the co-main event slot to [Canelo Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovkin 3](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/canelo-continues-assault-on-golovkin/).

The 22-year-old will make the second defence of his WBC World Super Flyweight title against Israel Gonzalez (28-4-1, 11 KOs). The challenger, 25, hails from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and fought for the WBA version against Nicaraguan icon [Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/diamonds-are-forever-chocolatito-shuts-down-martinez/) two years ago.

Rodriguez is already a leading Fighter of the Year candidate having won his world title in scintillating fashion [against Carlos Cuadras back in February](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/brilliant-bam-too-good-for-cuadras-picks-up-wbc-super-flyweight-title/). And just last month the Robert Garcia trained fighter [stopped Thai hardman Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in eight rounds](https://wp.boxing-social.com/news/jesse-bam-rodriguez-destroys-rungvisai/) with another jaw dropping display.

In a [Matchroom](https://www.matchroomboxing.com/) press release Rodriguez spoke of his delight at being involved in the September 17 show at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

> “It’s an honour to be a part of this card and I want to thank Matchroom and Teiken for giving me this opportunity. Having the chance to fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend, as the co-main to Canelo-GGG is truly special and I plan on putting on another spectacular performance and continuing to build my legacy.”
>
> “Each fight now is more important than the last. It’s not about just winning; it’s how you win. That’s mine and my coach Robert Garcia’s job now; to look sensational each and every time we step in the ring and continue to show the world that I am one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet.”
>
> “I want to thank Matchroom but most I want to thank the champ Jesse Rodriguez for the opportunity,” said Gonzalez. “I know I’ll take full advantage of this and make my dream come true of becoming a World champion on September 17.”