Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas: Date, start time, undercard and where to watch world title fight

There is a lot on the line for Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez this weekend.

Not only is he bidding to become a three-weight world champion when he locks horns with Antonio Vargas for the WBA bantamweight title in Arizona.

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The super flyweight king is also looking to punch his ticket for a mega fight with Naoya Inoue.

Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh is hatching plans for the bout to take place in Japan in January.

Netflix have even expressed interest in streaming the event.

All Rodriguez needs to do is beat Vargas.

Rodriguez vs Vargas: Date and venue

Rodriguez and Vargas lock horns on Saturday, June 13, at the Desert Diamond Arena in Arizona.

Rodriguez vs Vargas: Where to watch and start time

All of the action can be streamed on DAZN, with coverage starting from 7PM ET [12am UK].

The headliners are then expected to make their way to the ring at around 11pm ET [4am UK].

Fans can watch every punch live by purchasing a DAZN Ultimate monthly pass, which is available for a monthly fee of £24.99 HERE.

talkSPORT.com will also have coverage of the event, while talkSPORT radio will be running a preview on Saturday night on Fight Night.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

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You can listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

There is also a visual stream on the talkSPORT Boxing YouTube Channel.

Rodriguez vs Vargas: Undercard

• Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas – WBA bantamweight title

• Elif Nur Turhan vs Gabriela Tellez – IBF lightweight title

• Arturo Cardenas vs Jordan Martinez – Super bantamweight

• Adrian Rodriguez vs Elias Montoya Terraza – Lightweight

• Ronny Alvarez vs Filip Stankovic – Super middleweight

• Trini Ochoa vs Cristian Perez Hernandez – Super lightweight

• Hector Beltran vs Shaquile Felicia – Super welterweight

• Xechal Xavier Esquivel vs Rayshawn Taylor – Featherweight

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Rodriguez vs Vargas: What has been said?

Rodriguez said: “I think a title defense wouldn’t have excited me as much as this fight does.

“I am moving up to another division, trying to conquer another world title, against a fighter like Antonio Vargas, who will push me that much more inside the gym.

“These are the kind of fights that bring out the best in any boxer.

“High stakes, a lot to lose – a lot to gain as well.”

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Vargas added: “This has honestly been the best camp I’ve ever had.

“Every day, I’ve been pushing myself beyond my limits as I know what is on the line.

“When you’re preparing to face a fighter like Bam Rodriguez, you can’t leave anything to chance.

“I’ve surrounded myself with a great team, we’ve studied everything, and I’ve put in the work physically, mentally, and emotionally.

“I feel stronger, sharper, and more confident than ever before.”

Boxing schedule

For all the upcoming fights and results this year, check out talkSPORT.com’s  boxing schedule.