Bam Rodriguez plans path to Inoue fight after Vargas victory

Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez scored a sixth-round knockout against Antonio Vargas in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday. Following the fight, Rodriguez's promoter, Eddie Hearn, and trainer, Robert Garcia, discussed strategies for a potential matchup against Naoya Inoue. They emphasized the urgency of the situation, as Hearn warned that Inoue might move up in weight soon, potentially creating a wider gap between the two fighters. Rodriguez is currently at 118 pounds after moving up from super flyweight and has secured 24 wins with 17 knockouts in his career. One option includes first facing Inoue’s younger brother, Takuma Inoue, who holds the WBC bantamweight title.

• 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bam Rodriguez's team plots potential 2-fight route to Naoye Inoue showdown after Antonio Vargas win