Jose Ramirez got here shut to a different shot on the championship title as he defeated former welterweight champion Jose Pedraza by unanimous determination within the WBC Qualifiers at Save Mart Heart in California on Friday night time.
Ramirez (27-1, 17 KOs) was combating for the primary time since dropping to Josh Taylor by unanimous determination in a showdown final Could to grow to be the undisputed light-weight champion.
The 29-year-old took a two-point lead on the three judges’ playing cards heading to eleventh earlier than outpacing Pedraza 28-14 within the final two rounds.
The win offers Ramirez a transparent path to the championship title if Taylor, as anticipated, clears all 4 titles and welterweight titles after his controversial victory over Jack Caterral.
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Jose Ramirez desires to win again on the age of 140 and an opportunity to reclaim his world title belts
“José Pedraza is an clever and skilled fighter,” Ramirez stated. “He would discover a approach to survive and battle a battle.
“There was a boxing close to the top of the battle. Hats off to him and his workforce. He was nicely ready. It was a fantastic battle. I used to be in a position to see the place I used to be now.
“I will be again and dealing and staying centered and staying lively. That is one factor that has affected me within the final two years. I’ve skilled many occasions for just a few fights.
“My lack of exercise, my frustration throughout coaching camps, it has taken a toll on me. I’m keen to remain lively and keep motivated. There are plenty of nice fighters as much as 140. There are plenty of actually good fighters within the 140 now.”
Torres Jr. Produces KO on his debut
US Olympic silver medalist Richard Torres Jr. topped his skilled debut in fashion with a second-round knockout victory over Allen Melson.
The would-be heavyweight participant was injured after clashing within the first spherical however put Melson on the canvas 3 times, as soon as within the first and twice within the second, with the latter proving to be essential.
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Olympic silver medalist Richard Torres positive made an eventful debut as knowledgeable fighter
“After the lower, I knew I had to return to fundamentals, and that is what I did,” Torres stated. “I took care to keep away from further head-on clashes, and obtained the job accomplished in a second.
“Certain, the lower is irritating, however I would not let it spoil the celebration. What an evening. It was all the things I needed it will be.”
“I did not know what to anticipate. I needed to make first impression, particularly in entrance of my dwelling followers. They introduced the power, they gave me the power they gave me. Central Valley is dwelling, and I am proud to signify my individuals.”
Joet Gonzalez produced a ninth spherical cease towards Jeo Santisima to seal the WBO Worldwide Featherweight belt.
Gonzalez, the two-time world title contender (25-2, 15 KOs) grabbed his opponent together with his pure proper hand, prompting the referee to right away cease the battle leading to a shock nook kick for Santissima.
Light-weight Junior Gabriel Flores Jr. (21-1, 7 KOs) beat Abraham Montoya by majority determination earlier than confirming that he was planning to maneuver to light-weight.
Hector Tanagara Jr. (19-1-1, 5 ko) tied with Michael Contreras (11-1-1, 6 KOs), whereas Carlos Balderas (12-1, 11 KOs) made a second-round knockout of Aelio Mesquita (20-7-1, 18 KOs) and Javier Martinez (6-0, 2 KOs) claimed a unanimous victory over Donte Stubbs (6-4, 2 KOs).
Charlie Sheehy (2-0, 2 KOs) was additionally victorious within the first spherical by knockout to Jonny Bernal (2-1, 2 KOs) and Antonio Meirelles (3-0, 3 KOs) defeated Brandon Hughes (2-1, 2 KOs) within the second spherical.
