NEW YORK, New York (March 20th, 2018) – Ce passé Samedinight at the Hulu Theater in Madison Square Garden, plume perspective Braulio Rodriguez (19-3, 17 KOs) locked horns with undefeated prospect Christopher Diaz in a battle for the WBO-NABO Super Featherweight title.
Through the first two-plus rounds, Rodriguez was holding his own with Diaz, until Rodriguez hurt his right hand.
Unfortunately Rodriguez could not continue, et le combat a été arrêté 28 seconds into round four.
Rodriguez was diagnosed with a Metacarpal fracture on his right hand.
“Braulio proved that he can compete with the top 130 chasseurs de livres là-bas,” said Rodriguez manager, Felipe Gomez of El Matador Management. “He suffered a freak injury before he could really get going. He was landing some good shots, and I feel he had a good chance of winning. When he heals, hopefully we can get a rematch or some big fight as I feel he should be in the mix for those opportunities.
Rodriguez is promoted by Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Boxing.
