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Bam Rodriguez vacates WBO 115lb title, moves to 118 for Vargas fight this weekend; preview podcast available; feature article adds depth

Bam Rodriguez vacates WBO 115lb title, moves to 118 for Vargas fight this weekend; preview podcast available; feature article adds depth

Key Questions

Why did Bam Rodriguez vacate his WBO title?

Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez vacated his WBO junior bantamweight title to move up and pursue a title at 118 pounds. The WBO has confirmed the vacancy and hinted at a future fight with Cristian Medina.

Who is Bam Rodriguez fighting next and for what title?

Rodriguez faces Antonio Vargas on June 13 for the vacant WBC 118lb title. A preview podcast covering the fight and related news is now available.

What other information is available about Rodriguez's career?

Rodriguez is viewed as boxing's next pound-for-pound elite. He attended a media workout in 2012 for a favorite boxer, highlighting his long-standing connection to the sport.

Bam Rodriguez has vacated his WBO junior bantamweight title to pursue a third-division title at 118 pounds. The WBO confirmed the vacancy and hinted at a future fight with Cristian Medina. Rodriguez faces Antonio Vargas on June 13 for the vacant WBC 118lb title. A preview podcast is now available covering the fight and other news. A feature article on Bam's journey from fan to P4P star adds depth ahead of the fight.

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Updated Jun 12, 2026