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.
You can stream Saturday’s boxing event with DAZN pay-per-view. DAZN lets you stream content on smart TVs, Chromecast and gaming consoles, including PlayStation and Xbox.
If you’re watching in the US, DAZN offers a free trial for an annual and monthly subscription. That means if you don’t have a subscription, you can watch the fight for $60 and try the service for seven days. Otherwise, you’ll need to pay for the fight and sign up for a $30 monthly or $225 annual subscription.
You can also save more by bundling. DAZN is currently offering a 21% discount when you bundle two boxing pay-per-view events together. You can also get 30% off an annual DAZN subscription if you get a pay-per-view bundle or individual event.
UK viewers can get a DAZN annual subscription for £120 up-front or £25 per month. Down Under, you can get a DAZN Australia annual subscription for AU$150 or AU$15 per month.
Other costs vary by territory, so it’s best to check DAZN’s pricing in your country before signing up. Some countries, including Argentina, Chile and Colombia, require you to download DAZN from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play to sign up.
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.
ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN and it works on a variety of devices. It’s normally $13 a month but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you’ll get three months free and save 49%. That’s the equivalent of $6.67 a month.
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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.
