Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is expected to return to the ring in June, though details regarding his opponent and weight class have yet to be finalized. The undefeated San Antonio fighter currently holds the lineal, RING, WBA, WBC and WBO titles at 115 pounds.
Rodriguez last fought in November 2025, stopping Fernando “Puma” Martinez in Riyadh to unify three major belts in the junior bantamweight division. The victory followed earlier stoppage wins over then-unbeaten champions Phumelela Cafu and Martinez, further strengthening his position among the sport’s elite fighters.
Although speculation has circulated about a potential bout with WBA bantamweight champion Antonio Vargas, that matchup is only one of several possibilities under consideration. A move to bantamweight appears increasingly likely for Rodriguez’s next fight, though it could be a temporary step as his main objective remains winning the final title at 115 pounds.
The only belt Rodriguez does not currently hold at junior bantamweight is the IBF title, which belongs to Mexico’s Willibaldo Garcia. Garcia is expected to defend the belt against Andrew Moloney, with reports indicating the fight could take place April 18 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan as part of the SAIKOU x LUSH boxing festival.
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