CEBU CITY: A confident Francisco Rodriguez of Mexico says he is ready to dethrone reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) light flyweight king Donnie Nietes when the two face off in the main event of Pinoy Pride 31 at the Waterfront Hotel and Casino in Cebu City today.

“To be a champion, you have to come to the house of the champion,” said Rodriguez, who is only 21 but is a former WBO and IBF mini flyweight champion.

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