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Inoue vs. Rodriguez Targeted for 2027 Mega Fight

Naoya Inoue, fresh from a May 2 win over Junto Nakatani, is lining up a January 2027 bout against undefeated Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez, to be held in a stadium in Japan during Riyadh Season.

After retaining all four super‑bantamweight titles in a May 2 Tokyo Dome victory, Inoue confirmed his interest in a 2027 fight with Rodriguez. The bout, part of Riyadh Season and aimed at breaking Japan’s attendance record, would have Rodriguez move up to 118 pounds for the challenge. michezonews.co.za