Former world titlist Robeisy Ramirez (13-2, 8 KOs) needs one other shot on the title earlier than the tip of the yr, however first, he’ll should get previous one other take a look at within the featherweight division.
Ramirez, a Cuban two-time Olympic gold medalist, will return towards Mexico’s Brandon Leon Benitez (21-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round battle on Saturday, June 29, at James L. Knight Middle in Miami, Florida. Ramirez, the previous WBO featherweight beltholder, misplaced his title final December by way of majority determination defeat to Rafael Espinoza.
Ramirez-Benitez will function the co-feature to the junior welterweight world title showdown between Ring champion and WBO titlist Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) and Canadian contender Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KOs).
Robeisy Ramirez in coaching – Photograph by Mikey Williams/Prime Rank
The six-round televised opener will see middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh (10-1, 5 KOs) try and avenge his solely professional defeat in a rematch towards Sona Akale (9-1, 4 KOs).
Teofimo-Claggett, Ramirez-Benitez, and Ali Walsh-Akale II can be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+ at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. Sky Sports activities will broadcast the occasion within the UK and Eire. The cardboard can be promoted by Prime Rank, in affiliation with Eye of The Tiger.
Following a latest coaching session in Las Vegas, Ramirez had stated that “getting my world title again is my mission proper now. All through my life and boxing profession, I’ve all the time used setbacks as motivation. This time isn’t any totally different.”
“I’ve approached this coaching camp with a renewed sense of accountability, seriousness, and nice psychological focus. I’ve included a variety of agility, velocity, and power coaching routines which have challenged me greater than ever earlier than.”
“I simply need my loyal followers to know that this journey is much from over. I can be world champion earlier than the tip of the yr, and this comeback can be legendary. So, get your tickets now and see you on June 29. ‘El Tren’ is again!”
A press launch by Prime Rank was used on this article.