Jonathan Rodriguez ‘motivated’ in his quest to upset WBO 115-pound titlist Kosei Tanaka

Second time lucky, at least that’s what Jonathan Rodriguez is hoping.

Rodriguez, rated at No. 10 by The Ring at junior bantamweight, will challenge Kosei Tanaka for the WBO title at Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday.

“My only thought is to become a world champion,” Rodriguez (25-2-1, 17 knockouts) told The Ring through promoter Paco Damian. “I’m working very hard, I’m very motivated. We know the task ahead, he is a great champion and great fighter but my objective to become a...