Nayeli Rodriguez to Face Nat Dove in November Rematch
The flyweight contenders are scheduled to meet for an eight-round bout in Arlington, Texas, on November 8, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Boxing
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Nayeli Rodriguez and Nat Dove will face off in an eight-round flyweight boxing match at College Park Center on November 8, 2026. This bout serves as a rematch following their draw in May 2025.
Why it matters
The fighters are returning to the ring to definitively settle the outcome of their previous contest, which ended in a stalemate. The match takes place on the undercard of an ESPN-televised event featuring Alycia Baumgardner and Elif Nur Turhan.
The match is scheduled for eight rounds at the 112-pound flyweight limit. Nat Dove enters the bout with 15 USA national titles earned before turning professional.
The players
Nayeli Rodriguez
She is a professional boxer who made her debut in 2024 and currently holds a 7-2-1 record.
Nat Dove
She is an undefeated professional boxer who won 15 USA national titles during her amateur career.
Alycia Baumgardner
She is a professional boxer with an 18-1 record who is competing for a lightweight world title.
Elif Nur Turhan
She is a professional boxer with an undefeated 14-0 record challenging for a title on this card.
The details
The bout is held at College Park Center in Arlington and joins a card headlined by a 10-round lightweight title fight between Alycia Baumgardner, who holds an 18-1 record, and 14-0 challenger Elif Nur Turhan.
Timeline
August 2024: Nayeli Rodriguez made her professional boxing debut.
May 2025: Rodriguez and Dove previously fought to a draw.
November 8, 2026: The Rodriguez vs. Dove match takes place.
November 8, 2026: The ESPN boxing event broadcast begins at 6 p.m. CT.
Season Trajectory
This rematch provides a crucial opportunity for both flyweight prospects to improve their standing in the division. Securing a decisive victory after a draw is a standard path for rising fighters to demonstrate growth and earn higher-profile placement on future cards.
The fight is slated for the preliminary undercard, meaning it will likely take place before the primary ESPN television broadcast window beginning at 6 p.m. CT. Fans should monitor venue schedules for any changes to the order of the undercard bouts occurring at College Park Center.
The takeaway
Rematches in boxing are essential for clarifying rankings when initial bouts fail to produce a winner. Attendees in Arlington should check local start times to ensure they arrive early enough to catch the preliminary matches on the undercard.
Further reading
For more updates on upcoming local fight cards, visit the Boxing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by El Paso Times.
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