Naoya Inoue Builds Toward Bam Rodriguez Fight
Naoya Inoue has begun preparing his body for two different possibilities in 2027: remaining at super bantamweight to face Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez or moving up … continue
Inoue vs. Rodriguez
Bruce Carrington Says Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez Can Beat Naoya Inoue
Unbeaten contender praises Rodriguez’s footwork and feints but says further development may still be needed Bruce Carrington believes Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has the skills to … continue
Bam Rodriguez Stops Vargas In The Sixth, Are The Two Inoue’s Next?
On Saturday night, June 13, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez made his bantamweight debut as he stopped Antonio Vargas (19-2-1, 11 KOs) in the sixth round, and … continue
Robert Garcia Wants Another Fight For Jesse Rodriguez Before Naoya Inoue Showdown
Rodriguez’s trainer says more experience at bantamweight could be beneficial despite growing calls for an Inoue fight Robert Garcia believes Jesse Rodriguez may benefit from … continue
Jesse Rodriguez Says Naoya Inoue Fight Is ‘Inevitable’
Bam Rodriguez expects a future showdown with Naoya Inoue but insists Antonio Vargas remains his only focus this week Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez still expects to … continue
Eddie Hearn Predicts Jesse Rodriguez-Naoya Inoue Fight After June 13
Hearn says a victory over Antonio Vargas could send Rodriguez directly into one of boxing’s biggest pound-for-pound matchups Eddie Hearn believes Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is … continue
Naoya Inoue vs. Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez targeted for February 2027 in Japan
Talks point to February date in Nagoya as Saudi-backed event expands into Japan Naoya Inoue could face Jesse Rodriguez in a Riyadh Season event in … continue
Eddie Hearn Calls Bam Rodriguez vs. Naoya Inoue a “Fantasy Fight”
Eddie Hearn labels a match between Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Naoya Inoue as a “Fantasy fight,” but he doubts it’ll ever happen due to how … continue