It’s rare in boxing in this day and age to see two hungry, young, determined, and, let’s be honest, elite-level fighters willing to put their undefeated records on the line in a fight that isn’t even for a full world title.

A star was officially born in Arizona on Saturday night as Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez became the unified flyweight champion of the world with what can only be described as a quite breathtaking performance against the commendably tough Sunny Edwards.

In boxing, you need to make your own opportunities and once you get them, you need to make them count.