Jesse Rodriguez plans two more fights before moving up in weight.

Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez is setting his sights on dominating the junior bantamweight division with two more fights before considering a move to a heavier weight class.
The San Antonio boxer is gearing up to clash with Fernando Daniel Martinez for three world title belts at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event boasts a star-studded lineup, including showdowns like David Benavidez vs. Anthony Yarde in the light heavyweight category and Brian Norman vs. Devin Haney in the welterweight division.
At 25, WBC and WBO champion Rodriguez (22-0, with 15 KOs) has been on a roll, having clinched a second title by defeating Phumelela Cafu in Round 10 back in July. He currently sits at No. 5 in the pound-for-pound rankings. In the opposite corner stands Martinez (18-0, with 9 KOs) from Buenos Aires, Argentina, a fierce fighter with four successful title defenses as the WBA champion.
If Rodriguez emerges victorious against Martinez, he will only need one more belt to achieve his dream of becoming the undisputed champion at 115 pounds. Willibaldo Garcia from Mexico currently holds the IBF title, defending it against Kenshiro Teraji in Saudi Arabia on Dec. 25.
"My aim is to become undisputed, and with Martinez, there's just one belt standing in the way. This fight is crucial," Bam expressed.
"After this, I'll have two more fights at junior bantamweight before eyeing a move up a weight class. I've got a great team supporting me, and I'm confident we can make that undisputed fight happen."/
"Facing Martinez, a relentless and aggressive fighter, doesn't intimidate me. Being part of this stacked card is truly thrilling and a huge boost for boxing as a sport," Rodriguez added.
This upcoming bout will mark Bam's third title defense at junior bantamweight, a division he has already unified at flyweight. Looking ahead, he believes he can hold his own in the featherweight category (126 pounds) and has his sights set on facing notable names like Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani.
"I'm considering the 126-pound weight class for the future. Competing against Inoue and Nakatani is definitely a possibility down the line," Bam shared.
"Dreaming of fighting in Japan is something I cherish. The energy and support I receive there means a lot to me."