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Inoue vs. Rodriguez Targeted for Jan 2027

After defeating Junto Nakatani, Naoya Inoue is eyeing a January 2027 fight against Mexican‑American prospect Bam Rodriguez in Japan as part of Riyadh Season.

Naoya Inoue, the unified super‑bantamweight champion, has confirmed plans to face Bam Rodriguez in January 2027. The bout, slated for a massive stadium in Japan, could set a new attendance record and feature a special commemorative Ring belt. capturengo.com