Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez believes a long-awaited clash with Naoya Inoue is “inevitable” ahead of his return on Saturday.

Bam Rodriguez is closing in on one weight class for undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue when he fights Antonio Vargas for the WBA bantamweight world title on Saturday in Arizona live on DAZN.

A meeting between the pair would pit two true pound-for-pound superstars against each other, and the Texan believes the clash will definitely happen, with Ring magazine owner Turki Alalshikh already expressing interest in promoting the fight.

“I know that when this Inoue fight happens, the fans will be in for a great night of boxing,” the 26-year-old said Ring Magazine.

“People are already talking so much about this fight that it is inevitable at this point.

“And I feel like when the time comes, it will be a great fight, probably one of the best in boxing history.”

Inoue retained his undisputed crown thanks to A unanimous decision victory over Japanese rival Junto Nakatani last month.

Bam is the current unified super flyweight world champion and is expected to return to 115 pounds to challenge Andrew Moloney for the undisputed title.

The Texan admits he would like to join forces with WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue, Inoue’s younger brother, if he defeats Vargas at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.

“I think that’s the perfect storyline for this fight,” he said.

“Beating up a brother [WBC bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue] First.

“I think it’s almost the perfect storyline for Inoue’s fight, where he first beats his brother and then fights the other brother.”

Bam, who is the overwhelming favorite among bookmakers, is fighting for the first time since the unification of the super flyweight division following a 10th-round knockout of Fernando Martinez in November in Riyad.

Vargas first defended his WBA belt last July, but lost to Daigo Higa.

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Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez looks to make more history as he moves up to bantamweight to face WBA champion Antonio Vargas on Saturday in Arizona.

Bam Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KO) will face Vargas (19-1-1, 11 KO) at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.

The two-division world champion wants to conquer a third weight class, having already won the flyweight and super flyweight world titles.

The 26-year-old Texan united the division with: Knockout of Fernando Martinez in the 10th round in November.

“Bam” is expected to return to 115 pounds to challenge Andrew Moloney for the undisputed crown later this year and then face undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue.

Vargas defended his WBA bantamweight crown in July, although he drew with Daigo Higa.

Bam Rodriguez vs. Vargas – date, place, start time and ring walk

• The fight will take place on Saturday, June 13, live from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, UK
• Broadcast will start at 16:00 PT/19:00 ET/12:00 BST (Sunday)
• Main event will start around 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET / 3:30 AM BST (Sunday)

Bam Rodriguez vs. Vargas – how to watch

• The card can be watched live worldwide on DAZN

Bam Rodriguez vs Vargas – last three fights

Bam Rodriguez

• Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez bt Fernando Martinez – 10th round KO
• Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez bt Phyulela Cafu – TKO, round 10
• Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez bt Pedro Guevara – TKO, 3rd round

Antonio Vargas

• Antonio Vargas – Daigo Higa (official video)
• Antonio Vargas bt Winston Guerrero – TKO in the 10th round
• Antonio Vargas bt Jonathan Rodriguez – 7th round RTD

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Bam Rodriguez vs. Vargas – Undercard

• Arturo Cardenas (17-0-2, 9 KO) vs. Jordan Martinez (16-0-1, 15 KO) – WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight title
• Elif Nur Turhan (13-0, 8 KO) vs Gabriela Tellez (7-0, 3 KO) – IBF lightweight world title
• Adrian Rodriguez (10-0, 6 KO) vs. Elias Montoya Terrazzo (13-0, 8 KO) – lightweight
• Ronny Alvarez (6-0, 5 KO) vs. Filip Stankovic (9-3, 6 KO) – super middleweight
• Trini Ochoa (21-1, 9 KO) vs. Cristian Perez Hernandez (12-4-1, 7 KO) – super lightweight
• Hector Beltran (7-0, 5 KO) vs. Shaquile Felicia (3-1, 1 KO) – super welterweight
• Xechal Xavier Esquivel (5-0, 4 KO) vs. Rayshawn Taylor (1-1-1, 1 KO) – featherweight

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On Saturday, Tommy Fury will face the toughest challenge of his boxing career when he meets former World’s Strongest Man, Eddie Hall, in Manchester.

Fury (11-0, 4 KO) will face Hall (0-0) at the AO Arena.

The once good friends will fight six two-minute rounds in an MF Pro Exhibition fight that will not be broken by either fighter’s record.

Fury recorded consecutive victories over internet sensations Jake Paul and KSI, before overtaking Kenan Hanjalic in a modest victory in Hungary last year.

Hall has only had one boxing fight before and lost a unanimous decision to Thor Bjornsson at the 2022 show.

The 38-year-old is expected to be at least 10 stone heavier than his rival and there are no weight limits or hydration clauses in their heavyweight clash, despite the huge weight difference.

Fury vs Hall – date, place, start time and ring walk

• The pair will fight on Saturday, June 13, live at the AO Arena in Manchester, UK
• Broadcast will start at 6pm BST/1pm ET/10am PT
• The main event will start around 22:00 BST / 17:00 ET / 14:00 PT

Fury vs Hall – date, place, start time and ring walk

• The card can be viewed live worldwide on DAZN pay-per-view and via DAZN Ultimate

Fury vs. Hall – Undercard

• Anthony Taylor vs. Matty Floyd
• Swarmz vs. BDave
• Huge Stacks vs. Armz
• The final boss of Ibiza vs. Jordan McCann
• Jade Jones vs. Federica Riccio
• Adam Brooks vs. Rahim Pardesi fight

Fury vs. Hall – what was said?

“In settlement [I’ll weigh] about 150 kilograms,” Hall told reporters Professional boxing fans.

“I think Tommy will be around 100 points.

“So we’re talking about a weight difference of 50 kilograms, which is quite significant. 10 stone.

“I’ll be very surprised if Tommy stands there and fights me.”

“Of course I’m willing to cooperate,” Fury said Professional boxing fans.

I want it to be a fan-friendly fight.

“No one wants to see me backing down all night long.

“I have a game plan ready.

“People who come in the evening and buy tickets will not leave having seen the stinkiest.

“I’m going to total war. I want it to be a fight for the ages.”

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