Talks have taken place fora Naoya Inoue vs Jessie Rodriguez fight – what a fight. Let’s take a look at technically.
Inoue ‘The Monster’ has his hands full next month first of course with his Japanese rival Junto Nakatani in a huge fight.
Here’s how the fight with ‘Bam’ Rodriguez matches up if it happens after:
Here are 15 facts on why Inoue vs Bam Rodriguez is a great style matchup:
- Inoue’s explosive power and one-punch KO ability clashes with Bam’s elite speed and defensive slickness.
- Inoue’s pinpoint timing and body attack tests Bam’s fluid footwork and ring movement.
- Bam’s versatility and switch-hitting potential matches Inoue’s own southpaw/orthodox adaptability.
- Inoue’s aggressive pressure meets Bam’s creative counter-punching and angles.
- Both fighters have exceptional hand speed, making for fast, high-level exchanges.
- Inoue’s proven chin and durability face Bam’s slick head movement and elusiveness.
- Bam’s technical completeness challenges Inoue’s precision and accuracy.
- Inoue’s body work could slow down Bam’s high-volume, flowing offense.
- Bam’s youth and energy could push Inoue’s experience and maturity to the limit.
- Both are complete boxers with power in both hands, promising no easy rounds.
- Inoue’s ability to adapt mid-fight collides with Bam’s intelligent game-planning.
- The size and reach are very similar, eliminating big physical advantages.
- Bam’s pressure and inside game tests Inoue’s elite reflexes and short-range power.
- Both have finished top opponents impressively, raising the finish potential.
- It’s a pound-for-pound dream clash of two of the most skilled active fighters today.
This would be a high-skill, fan-friendly fight with serious fireworks.
Inoue must come through Nakatani first however.
Not an easy fight for them.
Both Inoue and Nakatani are in serious danger in Japan in the fight.
The Jessie ‘Bam’ Rodriguez can be a good one if Bam comes through his next fight against Vargas in June as well.
