Jose Ramirez and Vergil Ortiz, two of boxing's prominent figures, are set to light up the ring in Fresno, California, on April 27, making their much-anticipated return to action. Golden Boy Promotions has meticulously crafted a doubleheader event that will see Ramirez taking on the seasoned Cuban fighter, Rances Barthelemy, and Ortiz facing the resilient Puerto Rican, Thomas Dulorme.
Ramirez, the former super-welterweight champion hailing from Central California, embarks on his journey with Golden Boy Promotions, aiming to reclaim his glory in a division brimming with talent. His opponent, Barthelemy, a former super-featherweight and lightweight world champion, brings a wealth of experience and resilience to the bout. Despite suffering a setback against Gary Antuanne Russell in 2022, Barthelemy's split draw against Robert Easter in 2019 for the WBA lightweight belt highlights his formidable prowess in the ring.
On the other hand, Vergil Ortiz, ranked No. 3 in the WBA junior-middleweight rankings, faces Dulorme, a fighter looking to build on his recent victory that snapped a three-fight losing streak. With a win, Ortiz is poised to edge closer to a title shot against the reigning champion, Israil Madrimov, in a division teeming with potential matchups.
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