Latest rankings update places Vargas as WBA bantamweight champion while Seiya Tsutsumi returns to champion-in-recess status The WBA has officially recognized Antonio Vargas as its bantamweight world champion ahead of … read more
The WBA bantamweight champion says he has never felt better ahead of his June 13 title defense against Jesse Rodriguez Antonio Vargas (19-1-1, 12 KOs) says he is entering the … read more
Hearn says discussions are underway for a pound-for-pound showdown if Rodriguez defeats Antonio Vargas on June 13 A fight between Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Naoya Inoue could be closer than … read more
WBA bantamweight champion says he expects to drop Rodriguez and derail growing talk of a future showdown with Naoya Inoue Antonio Vargas has no interest in serving as a stepping … read more
Donaire believes Rodriguez has the skills to beat Inoue and Junto Nakatani but questioned whether his size will hold up at higher weights Nonito Donaire believes Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez has … read more
Rodriguez called Inoue’s Tokyo Dome performance one of the best wins of the undisputed champion’s career Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez believes Naoya Inoue delivered one of the strongest performances of his … read more
Robert Garcia says Bam Rodriguez has the style and timing to challenge Inoue at 122 pounds Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is pushing for a fight with Naoya Inoue after Inoue’s win … read more
Promoter points to age, size and recent form as Inoue’s win over Junto Nakatani sparks fresh debate Eddie Hearn says Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez beats Naoya Inoue after watching his latest … read more
Undisputed champion answers “yes” to Bam matchup but must face Junto Nakatani first in Tokyo Naoya Inoue says he would welcome a future fight with Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez after his … read more
Hearn says early discussions underway as both champions prepare for upcoming fights in separate divisions Naoya Inoue and Jesse Rodriguez are in early talks for a potential fight, according to … read more