Lomachenko's speed, guile and precision were too much for the clearly overmatched Rodriguez, who sank to a knee for a count twice in the fight, once in the seventh and once again in the ninth, the latter ending the bout.
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Bleacher Report: Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Gamalier Rodriguez; winner, recap and reaction
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 02: Vasyl Lomachenko celebrates his 9th round knockout of Gamalier Rodriguez during their WBO featherweight championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP
