By: Sean Crose
WBO featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza battled former foil Robeisy Ramirez Saturday night in Phoenix. The scheduled 12 rounder was a rematch of their 2023 battle. Espinoza won that match, as well as Ramirez’ title – but Ramirez had been more than game – and was now more than eager to get his second crack at Espinoza on Saturday. Although far shorter than his lanky opponent Ramirez looked to have gotten the better of things in the opening round. Being sure to keep away from the long arms of Espinoza, Ramirez was able to get inside with his southpaw jab in the second – though Espinoza was able to find his man later in the round.
It was Ramirez, however, who was able to land well on Espinoza in the third. The defending champion had his moments in the fourth, but it was clear he wasn’t having an easy time with his opponent – at least not at that point of the fight. Still he was able to…
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