(June 3, 2016) Undefeated Puerto Rican bantamweight Emmanuel Rodriguez (15-0, 10 KOs) beat experienced Mexican Alberto “Metro” Guevara (24-3, 9 KOs) by unanimous decision (99-91, 100-90, 99-91). Rodriguez controlled the opening rounds with a variety of left hooks and overhand rights, backing Guevara up at will. “My strategy was to come in and attack him because he is not your typical Mexican-style fighter,” said Rodriguez. An accidental head butt at the end of round four led to a cut that developed under the left eye of Guevara. “We knew he was an awkward fighter,” said Rodriguez of their heads colliding, “But he was even more awkward than we thought.” A highly decorated amateur, Rodriguez continued his calculated, methodical approach throughout the middle rounds. Rodriguez added, “We weren't able to really decipher him in the first rounds, but we were able to adjust eventually.” Guevara, who has fought in two world title fights, threw a change-up and came out fighting more wildly in round seven, causi
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