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Phumelela Cafu Aims to Upset Jesse Rodriguez in Title Fight

7/16/2025

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South African WBO champion Phumelela Cafu (11-0-3) is gearing up for a thrilling title unification clash against WBC champion Jesse Rodriguez (21-0) on July 19 in Texas. After his stunning upset over Kosei Tanaka, Cafu is determined to rise above the underdog status and solidify his place among boxing's elite.

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South African WBO champion Phumelela Cafu (11-0-3) is gearing up for a thrilling title unification clash against WBC champion Jesse Rodriguez (21-0) on July 19 in Texas. After his stunning upset over Kosei Tanaka, Cafu is determined to rise above the underdog status and solidify his place among boxing's elite.