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Gilberto Ramirez Defeats Dominic Boesel
Via Fourth Round Knockout
Mexican light heavyweight star Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez
(44-0, 30 KOs) of Mazatlan, MX, made Mexico proud today as
he defeated former interim world champion Dominic Boesel
(32-3, 12 KOs) of Freyburg, Germany via knock-out at the
1:33 marker of the fourth round of their scheduled 12-round
light heavyweight fight. The fight, pit the #1 Boesel
against the #2 Ramirez for the WBA Light Heavyweight Final
Title Eliminator at Ontario’s Toyota Arena. Ramirez put his
power on display for the boxing world to see to claim the
crown as the #1 light heavyweight for the WBA and the new
mandatory for the world championship. The event was streamed
live, exclusively on DAZN.
“I feel great about my performance,” said Zurdo Ramirez. “As
I said, I would put on a spectacular show here in LA. I got
the victory via knock-out. I was expecting his best; we were
expecting heavy shots. I trained way too hard for this
position, and no one will take it from me. I used my
distance more, and I attacked the body more. I know my last
fight was tough, but I was really prepared for this one. I
ate more tacos for this fight. I feel this is my natural
weight. Everyone knows I want Bivol. He needs to stop
running and sign the contract. I’m coming for you and that
belt. I deserve that fight. I think I can beat him since I’m
bigger, stronger, and smarter.”
“I thought I would hit him more with my jab,” said Domonic
Boesel. “I came confidently to this fight. He got me in the
liver with the first punch. I couldn’t do much when I got
hit with the body shot.”
In the co-main event of the night, rising lightweight star
William “El Camaron” Zepeda (25-0, 23 KOs) successfully
defended his WBA Continental Americas Lightweight Title for
the second time against the resilient, former world
champion, Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (32-11, 21 KOs) of Managua,
Nicaragua in a 10-round lightweight fight. Both fighters
gave the crowd the show of the night, as they traded shots
back and forth. Zepeda delivered power shots, while Alvarado
took them and returned with intensity. Zepeda took the
victory via unanimous decision with scores of (98-92),
(97-93), and (96-94) all in his favor.
“It was a great fight with a great fighter,” said William
Zepeda. “I have a lot to learn, and we need to work on some
things. I want to thank Alvarado for the opportunity. He
gave me some of his experience, which I am grateful for.
We’re going to keep giving it our all. Now to enjoy this
victory. Thank you to all my fans.”
Also, part of the live stream, John “Scrappy” Ramirez (10-0,
8KOs) of Los Angeles, CA, will fight for a regional title
for the first time against new opponent Jan Salvatierra
(8-2, 4 KOs) of Cabo San Lucas, MX, in a scheduled 8-round
fight for the vacant NABA Super Flyweight title. The battle
ended early after Ramirez landed a power shot that propelled
Salvatierra out of the ring. The referee waved off the fight
at the 2:25 marker of the first round, crowning Ramirez the
winner via knock-out.
“I knew I was going to end the fight via knock-out,” said
John Ramirez. “I am excited the fight ended dramatically,
but there is more to come from me. I am going to keep
working, keep rising until I can claim that world title.”
Opening up the DAZN live stream, fan-favorite Katsuma “El
Cuete Japonecito” Akitsugi (10-0, 1 KO) of Hollywood, CA,
faced veteran Jose Gonzalez (23--1, 13 KOs) of Guadalajara,
Mexico in a scheduled 10-round featherweight fight. Early in
the third round, an accidental head-butt opened up a cut on
Gonzalez’s left eye. After review from the doctor at :01 of
the fourth round, it was determined that the fight could not
go on and Akitsgui was given the victory by technical
decision.
“I don’t even feel like I fought,” said Katsuma Akitsugi. “I
was trying to fight the full ten rounds. Unfortunately, the
head butt was an accident. I wanted to continue, but it is
what it is. I can’t wait to fight on more Golden Boy cards.”
The Golden Boxing Fight Night live stream on Youtube was
headlined by San Diego’s rising prospect Jorge Chavez (3-0,
3KOs). Chavez beat Eduardo Melendez (6-32, 2 KOs) of Ponce,
Puerto Rico, via KO in the third round due to Melendez’s
corner stopping the fight at the 1:57 mark in their
programmed 4-round super lightweight fight.
“I had a lot of success tonight,” said Jorge Chavez. “We had
little fall outs in my camp but we pushed through. We came
out victorious and my people were here. He was a big fighter
so I had to pick him apart. He started getting tired and I
went in for the kill. I started throwing sharp shots.”
The third fight of the night featured undefeated fighter
Japhethlee Llamido (7-0 3KOs) of Norwalk, California,
defeated Edgar Figueroa (4-3-1, 2 KOs) of Palm Beach,
Florida, via TKO when a left body shot caused Figueroa’s
team to throw in the towel at the 1:35 mark of the fifth
round. Their fight was originally scheduled to be a 6-round
super featherweight fight.
“I felt good, I stuck to the game plan my team had for this
fight,” said Japhethlee Llamido. “My opponent was tough, he
had some fights at 130-135lbs so we knew he was going to be
strong. We’ll just get ready for the next one.”
Carlos Nava (8-0, 5 KOs) of Pasadena, TX took on Yampier
Hernandez (1-1) of Miami, Florida, in a scheduled 6-round
lightweight fight. The fight almost went the distance as the
referee waved off the fight after Hernandez had his gloves
on the canvas and wouldn’t get up at the 1:57 marker of the
sixth round awarding Nava the victory by knock-out.
“It’s my first time fighting in a bigger venue than usual,”
said Carlos Nava. “I felt amazing. It’s like a dream come
true. I thought my opponent was very experienced since he’s
a bronze medalist. I was the one hunting him down. Hopefully
I get back in camp in a couple days and on to the next
fight.”
In the night’s opening fight, Kareem Hackett (10-0, 5 KOs)
of Toronto, Canada defeated veteran fighter Josue Obando
(20-34-2, 15 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico via unanimous
decision in a 6-round cruiserweight fiight. Hackett won with
three scores of (60-54).
” I felt excellent,” said Kareem Hacket. “My whole team is
here to support and I opened up the night. My opponent was
tough. I hit him with everything I got and he was still
standing. Props to him for being a veteran in the sport.
Hopefully I keep fighting on these cards and eventually get
a regional title or maybe go back to Canada and get the
Canadian title.”
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