Robeisy Ramirez and Rafael Espinoza squared off in the main event live from Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, FL on Saturday, December 9. The contest featured WBO featherweight champion of Cuba up against unbeaten contender of Mexico.
Ramirez put his title on the line for the second time. Espinoza made his first attempt to become champion.
The scheduled for 12 rounds world championship bout went the full distance and produced fireworks. Ramirez scored a knockdown with a big overhand right at the end of the fifth round. Espinoza paid back, sending his opponent to the canvas in Round 12. In the end, one judge scored the fight 113-113, while two other judges had 114-112 and 115-111 in favor of challenger.
With the victory by majority decision, Rafael Espinoza became a new WBO featherweight champion. The 29-year-old of Guadalajara, Mexico improved to 22-0, 18 KOs and remained undefeated.
Las Vegas-based two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez dropped to 13-2, 8 KOs. The 29-year-old native of Cienfuegos, Cuba didn’t succeed in his second title defense and lost the belt.
Check out Robeisy Ramirez vs Rafael Espinoza full fight video highlights below.
Ramirez vs Espinoza full fight video highlights
Here comes Robeisy Ramirez.
El Tren makes the walk in Miami ??#RamirezEspinoza | LIVE on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/PzGzKMQfAA
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
IN HIS BACKYARD.#RamirezEspinoza live now on @ESPN ? pic.twitter.com/jCpBlCLguM
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
Fight time.
A sold-out crowd goes crazy for @RobeisyRamirez ??#RamirezEspinoza | LIVE on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/DQbRSPntxD
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
Flying fists.
These two have no back down…
Get to @ESPN ? #RamirezEspinoza pic.twitter.com/sgp4JrIhGZ
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
MY OH MY ?@RobeisyRamirez | #RamirezEspinoza pic.twitter.com/82ABeDIBG1
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
Ramirez drops Espinoza.
SAVED BY THE BELL ?
#RamirezEspinoza | LIVE on @ESPN pic.twitter.com/IUYjoR5wGK
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
More flying fists.
The tides have turned.
?????? | #RamirezEspinoza pic.twitter.com/iXymGJAszQ
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
Into the Championship rounds we go ? pic.twitter.com/OqC4n8i4cu
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
Ramirez down in Round 12.
ESPINOZA KNOCKS RAMIREZ DOWN IN THE FINAL SECONDS ? pic.twitter.com/Mf1k7EcPXw
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
Verdict.
The moment… #RamirezEspinoza pic.twitter.com/Ti1e5XjtGO
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
Post-fight.
A dream come true for Rafael Espinoza ?? pic.twitter.com/RygrZ7kXYb
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
“My Cuban fans, thank you very much. I owe you.” @RobeisyRamirez ? pic.twitter.com/z9e4zevMZw
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) December 10, 2023
In the UK and Australia, the event aired live on Sunday, December 10.
Get Ramirez vs Espinoza full fight card results.
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