According to Matchroom Boxing, "[VADA,] the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association informed Matchroom, the World Boxing Council and the British Boxing Board of Control that Francisco Rodriguez has returned an adverse analytical finding as part of a post-fight night anti-doping test following his bout with Galal Yafai on June 21, 2025. The matter will be handled by the BBB of C and the WBC."  On June 21st, Rodríguez (40-6-1) defeated Yafai by unanimous decision in Birmingham, England. With the win, Rodrgiguez became the WBC interim flyweight champion. Rodriguez was looking for the knockout from the first round on, but Yafai managed to avoid the stoppage. Both fighters received cuts over their left eyes due to the constant exchanges of punches and accidental head clashes. Rodríguez punished the British fighter with even greater intensity from the ninth round onwards, sending him to the canvas at the start of the twelfth. After the referee’s count, Yafai’s punishment continued until the final bell rang to end the fight. The judges’ scores were 119-108 (twice) and 118-109, all in favor of the Mexican fighter. Boxingtalk recognizes Yafai's pro record as 16-4 including the World Series of Boxing.