Former featherweight titleholder and two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez has his eyes set on the fighter who dethroned him, Rafael Espinoza.
Ramirez returned to the ring and stopped Brandon Benitez on Saturday within the seventh spherical of their bout on the James L. Knight Heart in Miami Seaside.
Ramirez (14-2, 9 KOs), 30, from Cuba, famously misplaced his skilled debut however had received 13 straight fights since. Nonetheless, final December Ramirez was upset by Espinoza (25-0, 21 KOs), additionally 30, from Mexico. The bout was a contender for Struggle of the 12 months and noticed each hit the canvas, however Espinoza received by majority determination.
“My objective is to unify the belts, however first I obtained to get a belt,” Ramirez stated, having defeated Benitez. “If I get that rematch with Rafael Espinoza, that’s job one, after which have the chance to look ahead to unifying.”
Ramirez recorded a highlight-reel knockout over Mexican Benitez (21-3, 9 KOs), 26, thrilling the Miami viewers who had seen him lose final December. The stoppage may find yourself as a Knockout of the 12 months contender as Ramirez now angles for a return with Espinoza. Final week, Espinoza knocked out Sergio Chirino by way of a four-round technical knockout in Las Vegas and afterward mentioned combating Ramirez once more.
“I do know there’s a man on the market who desires the rematch,” Espinoza stated. “Look, I’m going to take some relaxation, then I’m going to have my individuals discuss to the promoters and we’ll do what’s greatest for me.”
Notable featherweight prospect Bruce Carrington (12-0, 8 KOs), 27, often known as “Shu Shu,” was additionally talked about to Ramirez, who replied: “‘Shu Shu’ is a good pal of mine. If he’s on the checklist of opponents for me, I’d gladly take that battle.”
