Bam Rodriguez Offers March, But Inoue May Move On

Trainer Robert Garcia announced that Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez is willing to move up his timeline to fight undisputed champion Naoya Inoue in March. However, Rodriguez still plans to face WBO champion Christian Medina first in mid-December, leaving a potential bout with Inoue dependent on Inoue's willingness to wait and Rodriguez emerging unscathed from his December fight.

Boxing News 24 argues that Inoue may not wait around given his desire to return sooner and eventually move up to featherweight. Garcia acknowledged that neither he nor promoter Eddie Hearn has received an official approach for negotiations, and the outlet asserts Rodriguez risks losing the opportunity if he prioritizes the Medina bout.