The Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida, was the stage for a night of intense boxing action, headlined by a surprising upset in the featherweight division. Fans witnessed a series of bouts that delivered a mix of technical prowess, resilience, and the unexpected, making it a memorable event for all in attendance.
In the main event, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist and WBO World Featherweight champion, Cuban Robeisy Ramirez (13-2, 8 KOs), faced a formidable challenge against the unbeaten Mexican Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (22-0, 18 KOs). The match was a tactical battle, with Espinoza using his height advantage and uppercuts effectively. Ramirez showcased his skills with a crucial uppercut in the fifth, but Espinoza’s consistent aggression and effective body work in the later rounds earned him a majority decision victory. The fight was a rollercoaster of momentum shifts, culminating in a dramatic twelfth round where Espinoza secured his win.
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The co-feature saw WBO No. 3 ranked super welterweight Xander Zayas (18-0, 12 KOs) in action against Jorge Fortea (24-4-1, 9 KOs). Zayas' power and precision were on full display, as he dominated the fight, scoring a knockdown in the first round and continuing his onslaught until a decisive fifth-round stoppage. Zayas' performance solidified his position as a rising star in the super welterweight division.
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On the undercard, super lightweight 2020 Olympian Delante “Tiger” Johnson (11-0, 5 KOs) secured a split decision victory over Jimerr “Mortero” Espinosa (15-2, 14 KOs) in a closely contested eight-round bout. Johnson’s effective jab and timely power shots were key to his victory, despite Espinosa’s strong finish in the later rounds. Additionally, super lightweight 2020 Olympian Rohan “El Rayo” Polanco (11-0, 7 KOs) showcased his skills and power against Keith “The Bounty” Hunter (15-2, 9 KOs), leading to a sixth-round stoppage in a scheduled eight-round fight.
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