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Albert Ramirez vs. Lerrone
Richards WBA Interim Light Heavyweight World Title June 4 In
Montreal
WBA interim light heavyweight world champion Albert Ramirez
and former British world champion Lerrone Richards will
finally settle their score on June 4 in the main event of a
card presented by Eye of the Tiger at the Casino de
Montreal.
“Albert Ramirez holds the interim world title, but Lerrone
Richards has the notoriety and reputation of being one of
the most avoided boxers in England. Both have a lot to gain
and a lot to lose, but we are confident that with a victory,
Albert Ramirez’s name will be in all discussions for major
fights with Bivol, Beterbiev, or Benavidez,” said EOTTM
president Camille Estephan.
In August 2025, Albert Ramirez (22-0, 19 KOs) captured the
WBA interim title by stopping top-10 contender Jerome
Papellone in the 7th round of a bout held in front of more
than ten thousand spectators in Libya and broadcast globally
on DAZN. Ramirez was then scheduled to defend his title on
February 5 against Richards before being hospitalized on an
emergency basis just 24 hours before the fight.
However, Ramirez’s absence did nothing to diminish his
reputation as one of the best light heavyweights in the
world. In addition to his interim crown, he remains ranked
#2 and #4 in his division by BoxRec and Ring Magazine. Now
back at 100%, he intends to make up for lost time by finally
settling matters with Richards.
“Being a champion isn’t just about fighting, it’s also about
knowing how to handle the moments when you can’t. Not being
able to step into the ring in February was difficult, but it
now allows me to come back even stronger. On June 4, there’s
no more waiting. I am the champion, and I’m coming to show
it to everyone—Richards first,” said interim world champion
Albert Ramirez.
In the opposite corner, Lerrone Richards (19-1, 4 KOs) has
remained patient over the past four months. The former IBO
super middleweight world champion, who notably defeated
former world champions such as Carlos Góngora and Giovanni
De Carolis, says he is more motivated than ever to pull off
an upset, sharing the same ambitions as his opponent.
“I am delighted to be back fighting at world level. The
cancellation of the fight was unfortunate, but I’m glad it
has been rescheduled and looking forward to the encounter.
The date has changed, but the goal stays the same. Albert
Ramirez is a top opponent, and I know what I bring to the
table. It’s two of the best in the world at 175 lb facing
each other. The goal is about becoming interim champion and
putting myself in position to becoming a WBA world champion
at 175 lb,” said Lerrone Richards, the WBA’s 9th-ranked
contender
Also in action on June 4, NABF light heavyweight champion
and Tokyo Olympic medalist Imam Khataev (11-1, 10 KOs) will
make his return to Montreal. Two-time Olympian Dzmitry
Asanau (12-0, 6 KOs), currently WBC Continental and IBF
Intercontinental lightweight (135 lb) champion, will also
put his top-3 world ranking on the line. The electrifying
WBC Continental super lightweight (140 lb) champion Jhon
Orobio (17-0, 15 KOs) will aim for a fourth title defense in
under a year. In a fight initially scheduled for last March,
Montreal’s Christopher Guerrero (16-0, 9 KOs) will defend
his WBC Continental welterweight (147 lb) title against
hard-hitting Gatineau fighter Samuel Rodriguez (12-0, 11
KOs). Undefeated prospect Avery Martin Duval (15-0-1, 8 KOs)
and Canada’s only Olympic medalist in nearly 30 years, Wyatt
Sanford (6-0, 2 KOs), will also be in action.
EOTTM will announce an eighth fight in the coming weeks.
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