With all the emotion, the Cuban Robeisy “El Tren” Ramírez prepares to defend his crown from the feathers of the World Boxing Organization against the undefeated Mexican Rafael “The Divine” EspinozaSaturday night at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, in the Broward area of Miami.
The 12-round fight will be very complicated for Ramírez (13-1, 8 KOs) against an opponent like Espinoza (2-0, 18 KOs), much largerwith a height of 1.81 meters and a game of jabs that allows him to show off an impressive record of victories by KO.
Ramírez-Espinoza and co-feature Xander Zayas-Jorge Fortea will air live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT
Despite this, the man from Cienfuegos does not shrink and On the contrary, he wants to give the fight of his life.
“Beyond being very focused on this fight, I am also very excited and happy to be able to defend my world title in Miami, where I know that my Cuban people will be present,” commented the Antillean. “I am excited for the show we are going to give this Saturday.”
A year of impact:
During Friday’s weighing, Ramírez held the balance in 125.6 pounds contra 125.3 of his rival.
“Becoming champion in 2023 has been a change for the better”said Ramírez. “This includes training, because that is what has to change the most, since you always have to be prepared for a big 12-round fight.”
Espinoza will perhaps be the most difficult boxer of his careernot only because of the record it presents but because of its characteristics.
“I’ve never had a problem with taller boxers.”said the man from Cienfuegos. “But as for how I will fight, I leave that to my coach, Ismael Salas”.
Since 2021, when Saul “Canelo” Alvarez retained his world title at Hard Rock Stadium in Miamia boxing fight had not been held with the world title at stake, therefore, Saturday night will be a great occasion.
Longed-for moment in Miami:
For Espinoza it will be the first opportunity to fight for the world crown and he is very motivated.
“This is a moment all boxers wait for“said the Mexican. “I’ve wanted this opportunity since I first put on a pair of gloves. I’m here now. “This means everything to me.”
Espinoza will surely leave everything in the ring to win his first world belt.
“I always try to use my height advantage,” Espinoza said. “My body has been blessed with this height and without struggling to make the weight. Obviously, I use it to my advantage, but like all Mexicans, I also like to move forward. My 21 fights are behind me, and what is in front of me is this important opportunity, this world title fight”.
