Naoya Inoue has no intention of waiting around for Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and will begin preparing for a move to featherweight. His response puts pressure Robert Garcia Risks Missing Naoya Inoue Fight @ Boxing News 24
Boxing News 24 argues that trainer Robert Garcia risks costing Jesse Rodriguez a bout against Naoya Inoue by delaying the matchup. Garcia plans to have Rodriguez face Christian Medina at bantamweight first to test his durability before considering an Inoue clash in spring 2027. However, the report highlights that Inoue plans to prepare for a move up to featherweight instead of waiting.
The writer criticizes Garcia for misjudging his leverage against the undisputed champion, arguing that Inoue has no reason to pause his division climb. The piece concludes that Team Rodriguez must seize the opportunity now rather than attempting to dictate terms and timelines.
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