Naoya Inoue, the 33‑0 unified super‑bantamweight champion, has confirmed plans to face 23‑0 Bam Rodriguez in January 2027 as part of Riyadh Season in Japan. The bout aims to break attendance records and will see Rodriguez move up to 118 pounds to challenge Inoue’s titles. umafrika.club
Inoue vs. Rodriguez Targeted for Jan. 2027
After defeating Junto Nakatani, Naoya Inoue is eyeing a January 2027 showdown with undefeated Mexican-American star Bam Rodriguez in Japan’s Riyadh Season.
