Eddie Hearn views a potential showdown between Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez and Naoya Inoue as a thrilling bout, describing it as a “dream matchup.” Hearn notes the significant size difference between the two boxers as a major obstacle for the fight to happen. He speculates that as Rodriguez moves up to the super bantamweight division, Inoue might have already progressed to the featherweight class, making a face-off between them unlikely.
Hearn acknowledges that Rodriguez has the physical attributes to compete in the 122-pound division currently, pointing to his recent super flyweight match against Juan Francisco Estrada. Hearn advises Rodriguez to handle any potential rematch with Estrada before contemplating a move up to the super bantamweight category for a possible clash with Inoue.
While recognizing the attractiveness of such a matchup, Hearn understands the obstacles Rodriguez would encounter in transitioning to a higher weight class and facing tougher opponents. Despite the hype surrounding the envisioned fight, Hearn views it more as a fantasy for now but keeps the door open for it to become a reality down the line.
