Angelino Cordova Nets Another Crack at World Title Glory

Angelino Cordova Nets Another Crack at World Title Glory

Undefeated Venezuelan standout Angelino Cordova has officially confirmed his next move in the pursuit of 112-pound supremacy. "El Huracán" is set to face the rugged and seasoned Mexican veteran Francisco "Chihuas" Rodriguez Jr. in a high-stakes WBC Flyweight world title eliminator on Saturday, May 30.

The clash will serve as the centerpiece of a card hosted at the Town and Country Hotel in San Diego, California. Supporting the main attraction, Adrián Torres Sigala (14-0-1) takes on Christian Villalba Arriola (15-1-2), while Adrián Vargas (15-0-2) squares off against Isidro Curiel (11-7-1).

The Matchup: Redemption vs. Ambition

Monterrey’s own Francisco Rodriguez Jr. enters his first campaign of 2026 coming off a dominant second-round knockout of Jesús Faro last year. However, "Chihuas" is still fighting under the shadow of a turbulent 2025. After an apparent career-best victory over Galal Yafai in England to capture the WBC green-and-gold belt, Rodriguez tested positive for three banned substances. The fallout was severe: a two-year suspension in the UK and the result being overturned to a No Contest.

At 33, Rodriguez (40-6-1, 28 KOs) remains a formidable threat. Despite the administrative controversies, his physical strength, chin, and technical savvy keep him firmly in the division’s elite bracket. His last five outings include three stoppage wins and two "No Contests."

Angelino Cordova

For Angelino Córdova, the road to a world title has been paved with frustrating stalemates. The former Cacique de Venezuela fought only once in 2025, resulting in a highly disputed draw against Puerto Rico’s Yankiel Rivera last August.

Córdova’s 2024 campaign was equally chaotic. He originally suffered a narrow, controversial decision loss to Julio César Martínez for the WBC world title, only to see that result vacated and ruled a No Contest after Martínez failed a drug test. Later that year, "El Huracán" proved his mettle on the road, traveling to Puerto Rico to outpoint the tricky Josué Morales via unanimous decision.

The 30-year-old Córdova (19-0-2, 12 KOs) brings a respectable 60% knockout ratio into the ring. Since relocating his camp to the United States, he has remained unbeaten with three wins, a draw, and one No Decision.

On May 30, the wait for clarity ends. For Cordova, it is a chance to finally secure the mandatory challenger spot; for Rodriguez, it is a chance to prove his talent outweighs his recent scandals. In the flyweight division, where speed meets desperation, San Diego is in for a collision.

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