Division: Welterweight (147 lbs)
Scheduled Rounds: 10
Broadcast: DAZN
Ring Walks (Approx.): 11:50 PM ET / 8:50 PM PT
This bout pits an undefeated technician against a seasoned puncher in a classic clash of styles. It’s Griffin’s biggest test to date and a chance for Rodriguez to reassert himself in the welterweight mix.
Fighter Breakdown
Avious Griffin
Age: 27
Height/Reach: 6’0″ (183 cm) / 72″ (183 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Chattanooga, Tennessee (training in Las Vegas)
Strengths:
Tall, rangy boxer with excellent fundamentals
Maintains distance well with a sharp jab
Undefeated and confident, with strong conditioning
Concerns:
No knockouts in 17 wins—lacks finishing power
Hasn’t faced a puncher of Rodriguez’s caliber
May struggle if forced into close-range exchanges
Path to Victory: Griffin must stay disciplined, use his reach, and avoid trading. A stick-and-move strategy could frustrate Rodriguez and earn him a decision.
Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez
Age: 30
Height/Reach: 5’9″ (175 cm) / 69″ (175 cm)
Stance: Orthodox
Hometown: Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Strengths:
Explosive power (65% KO rate)
Aggressive, body-focused attack
More experienced against higher-level opposition
Concerns:
Suffered his only loss to Jose Pedraza in 2021
Can be outboxed by slick movers
Needs to close distance to be effective
Path to Victory: Rodriguez must cut off the ring, work the body early, and force Griffin into exchanges. If he lands clean, he could end it inside the distance.
X-Factors
Power Gap: Rodriguez has 15 KOs; Griffin has none.
Experience Edge: Rodriguez has faced tougher opponents and knows how to adjust mid-fight.
Pressure: Griffin is unbeaten but untested—how will he handle adversity?
FIGHT ODDS
Avious Griffin – 900
Julian Rodriguez + 500
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 27, 2025
