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 did not mention Rodriguez by name in his post on social media, referring only to the “rumored fight.” Rodriguez is the clear opponent being discussed after reports linked them to a major event in Japan early next year.
“Starting today, I began sparring with the Mexican fighter who came as Takuma’s partner. I’ll continue building myself up so that I’m ready either to remain at super bantamweight for the fight being r
