The American boxer of Mexican descent, Jesse Bam Rodríguez has consolidated his position in the boxing elite after defeating renowned figures such as Juan Francisco Estrada and Sunny Edwards.

With an undefeated record of 23 victories, the current 115 pound monarch is seeking new challenges in higher divisions. His work team has confirmed It is clear that the main objective is to face the Japanese Naoya Inoue, considered by specialists to be the best pound-for-pound fighter today.

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To achieve this matchup, Bam Rodríguez has scheduled his debut at 118 pounds next June 13 in Arizona against Antonio Vargas.

This fight will serve as a transition before making the definitive jump to the 122 pound category, where the Japanese boxer reigns. The e strategy seeks that the fighter adapts to the increase in weight and maintains the speed that characterizes him against opponents of larger tonnage.

Strategy for promotion in category

Coach Robert Garcia detailed that the super flyweight cycle has ended for his pupil due to the magnitude of the challenges that are on the horizon.

The intention is to look for fights against bantamweight champions, like Takuma Inoue or Christian Medina, to prepare the ground before the big date.

“Bam is already known as the ‘Legend Killer’, and there is nobody better than Inoue. I think the timing is perfect, if they end up fighting the principle ios next year. By then, we will have many answers at 118 pounds,” coach García said in an interview for The Ring Magazine.

García pointed out that there is a abysmal physical difference between both fighters, since both have climbed from lower categories.

Despite Inoue's super bantamweight experience, the team trusts the accuracy and tactical intelligence of the American. The approach The training will focus on constant activity in the ring and the volume of hits to counteract the power of the Japanese champion.