Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez: Live round-by-round updates
Undefeated prospect Lindolfo Delgado puts his perfect record on the line against the explosive Elvis Rodriguez in a 10-round showdown that seemingly carries major world title implications. Both men are ranked across the major sanctioning bodies, and the winner will be perfectly positioned for a shot at the division’s elite.
Delgado, 22-0 with 16 knockouts, has built a strong resume over the years. His recent run includes wins over Jackson Marinez, Bryan Flores, and Carlos Sanchez. A 2016 Olympian for Mexico, Delgado brings discipline, pressure, and patience to the ring, with a knack for gradually breaking down opponents.
Rodriguez, 17-1-1 with 13 KOs, owns stoppage wins over Viktor Postol and Juan Pablo Romero. However, he’s also shown vulnerability, getting dropped by Jino Rodrigo before storming back for a thrilling win.
Delgado is the slight favorite in the clash, but Rodriguez has the kind of firepower that changes everything in one punch. Watch Lindolfo Delgado vs. Elvis Rodriguez live Saturday, April 5 on ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT.
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Round 1
Delgado initiates the exchanges with a few jabs. Rodriguez must ensure that he doesn't allow Delgado to get comfortable in range. A total feel-out round from both fighters so far. A good looping right hook from Rodriguez.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado
Round 2
Delgado's jab has been his best weapon so far. He's following up with a straight right to the body behind the jab. The throwaway jabs from Delgado are keeping Rodriguez at bay. Good straight left to the body from Rodriguez. Nice little check right hook from Rodriguez to close the round.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado, 20-18 overall
Round 3
Straight left from Rodriguez, and he seems to have found his rhythm now. A much better round for Rodriguez so far. Great sequence from Delgado, landing the right straight to the body and a solid left hook. Double jabs and a missed left hook from Delgado.
Our Score: 10-9 Rodriguez, 29-28 overall
Round 4
Delgado is cornering Rodriguez against the ropes now. He's constantly pressing forward and landing short strikes. Looping overhand right from Delgado. Straight left to the body and the head from Rodriguez. A left uppercut lands for Delgado, and Rodriguez closes the round with few body strikes.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado, 39-37 overall
Round 5
Stiff jab and a follow-up right hand lands for Delgado. Snapping right hand lands for Delgado. This is all Delgado's round so far, and Rodriguez's left eye is wearing the damage now. Right hook to the body from Rodriguez and he misses with the punch up top.
Our Score: 10-9 Rodriguez, 48-47 overall
Round 6
Rodriguez is stringing together combinations, while it seems like Delgado is waiting for the right opening. Delgado's punches have more snap behind them. Delgado has cracked the timing with the left hook, and now he banks on the 2-1 combination to rattle Rodriguez.
Our Score: 10-9 Rodriguez, 57-57 overall
Round 7
Two straight right hands from Delgado. Double jabs and right hand lands for Delgado. He's pouring the pressure now with two left hooks and an overhand right. Rodriguez fires back with a one-two combination. Rodriguez closes the round strongly with solid punches.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado, 67-66 overall
Round 8
Delgado digging to the body after his jabs. Cracking straight right hand and a digging shot to the body from Delgado. All Delgado in the round so far. Fiery exchanges from both competitors and Delgado seems to have edged out on the scorecards.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado, 77-75 overall
Round 9
Delgado receives a hard warning for low blow despite the commentary team calling out against that. He barely misses with the left hook and eats a left hand from Rodriguez. Delgado on stanky legs with a counter left hand from Rodriguez after he blinded Delgado with the jab feint. He corners Delgado against the ropes and the crowd is on their feet. Best round of the fight so far!
Our Score: 10-9 Rodriguez, 86-85 overall
Round 10
Delgado realizes that he needs to win this round to sway the judges' perspective. Nice straight left from Delgado, and Rodriguez seems to be a bit tired. Delgado takes back control and bags the last round and potentially the fight.
Our Score: 10-9 Delgado, 96-94 overall
Official Result
Lindolfo Delgado defeats Elvis Rodriguez via majority decision (95-95, 96-94, and 96-94)