Naoya Inoue Releases Statement on Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez Fight: "Next Year Will Be Full of Challenges"

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 to featherweight. The Japanese star ... continue Naoya Inoue Builds Toward Bam Rodriguez Fight @ Boxing News 24

Naoya Inoue releases statement on Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez fight: "Next year will be full of challenges"

has been linked to a fight with fellow multi-divisional world champion Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez over the past few months, and as hype surrounding that clash builds, Inoue has taken to social media to provide an update. Inoue defended his undisputed super-bantamweight crown for a seventh time in May as he outpointed Junto Nakatani in the […] The post Naoya Inoue releases statement on Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez fight: “Next year will be full of challenges…

Naoya Inoue Sets Deadline For Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez Showdown, Threatens Featherweight Move

Naoya Inoue sets March deadline for superfight decision Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue Jesse Rodriguez superfight is actively being prepared for, though Inoue confirmed he will not wait indefinitely. Posting on X, formerly Twitter, “The Monster” indicated that he has begun sparring and is simultaneously building up for either the rumored contest against Rodriguez or an immediate move to the featherweight division. Inoue, 33, …

Naoya Inoue vs. Jesse Rodriguez Gets Mizuho PayPay Dome Plan For Riyadh Season's Japan Debut

Naoya Inoue vs. Jesse Rodriguez has a reported Mizuho PayPay Dome plan for February 2027, with Tokyo Dome still in play for March.