Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez hasn't always been a dominant boxer. The San Antonio native actually lost his first three fights as an amateur. He's been winning ever since, developing a burning desire to be one of boxing's best.
PUBLISHED 9:42 PM CDT Mar. 30, 2022The San Antonio native actually lost his first three fights as an amateur. He's been winning ever since, developing a burning desire to be one of boxing's best.
"I knew this year was gonna be special. I knew my life was gonna change. I just felt like it was destiny," Rodriguez said. "All my hard work, all my sacrifices, everything I've been through — it just finally paid off.” Rodriguez was honored with a welcome home in San Antonio after the fight. Hundreds of fans showed up at El Pollo King for a fighter who beams with pride for his city.
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