Naoya Inoue offered world title shot in new division as ‘Bam’ Rodriguez talks falter

With teasing a move up to 126lbs, he may favour an immediate world title shot over his potential mega fight with Jesse Rodriguez. The Japanese star is looking to return in February or March of next year, having not fought since his unanimous decision triumph over Junto Nakatani.
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