Jesse «Bam» Rodriguez will fight Phumelele Cafu this Saturday in Frisco, Texas. The winner will unify the WBO and WBC super flyweight titles.
Rodriguez comes into the bout as WBC champion, having held the title for more than three years. He is also The Ring super flyweight champion, though that title is not up for grabs in this contest. The American is undefeated in 21 matches with 14 knockouts.
His opponent, Cafu, hails from South Africa and is also undefeated in 14 fights, with eight knockouts and three draws. He won the WBO super flyweight title last fall by defeating Kosei Tanaka.
Rodriguez is the more experienced fighter heading into this fight, but the Texan will have something to prove in his home state. The fight will air on DAZN on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know.
What time is the Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight?
The Jesse «Bam» Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu match will take place at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Saturday, July 19. The broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The Rodriguez-Cafu main event will begin around 10:40 p.m. ET.
Full fight card
- Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs. Phumelele Cafu
- Diego Pacheco vs. Trevor McCumby
- Austin Williams vs. Etinosa Oliha
- Arturo Cardenas vs. Dominique Crowder
- Omari Jones vs. Alfredo Rodolfo Blanco
How to watch the Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight
The fight will stream on DAZN pay-per-view and costs $60.
How to watch the Rodriguez vs. Cafu fight with a VPN
If DAZN isn’t available in your area, try using a virtual private network to catch the fight. A VPN lets you watch the fight by connecting to a server where the fight is available for streaming.
VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security. However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
If you need a VPN to stream the fight or other sports, CNET experts recommend ExpressVPN. It’s $13 a month, but a free trial is available. There are free VPNs, but they aren’t ideal for streaming because you won’t have control over your data sharing or privacy like most paid VPNs offer. Free VPNs also tend to have lower speeds, and you won’t be able to choose your server location, which is usually needed when content is only available in select countries.