Top Rank on ESPN is set to deliver a blockbuster card on Saturday, December 9, featuring two significant battles at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Headlining the event, Cuban WBO featherweight champion Robeisy “El Tren” Ramirez (13-1, 8 KOs) will defend his title against the undefeated Mexican contender Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (21-0, 18 KOs).
The co-main event presents a compelling 10-round junior middleweight fight, with Puerto Rican prospect Xander Zayas (17-0, 11 KOs) stepping into the ring against Spain’s seasoned Jorge Fortea (24-3-1, 9 KOs). The action-packed night, featuring the Ramirez-Espinoza and Zayas-Fortea fights, will be broadcast live, ensuring fans won’t miss a moment of the excitement.
Bob Arum, Top Rank chairman, is excited about bringing this event to South Florida, highlighting Ramirez’s tough matchup and Zayas’ aim to impress his local fans. Ramirez, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has had an exceptional year, capturing the WBO featherweight title and defending it with style. Espinoza, towering at 6’1”, will leverage his height advantage and knockout streak to challenge for his first world title.
The event also shines a spotlight on the undercard, featuring talents like featherweight Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (9-0, 5 KOs) against Jason Sanchez (16-4, 9 KOs), junior middleweight Jahi Tucker (10-1, 5 KOs) facing Francisco Daniel Veron (13-0, 10 KOs), and Dominican Olympian Rohan Polanco (10-0, 6 KOs) against Keith Hunter (15-1, 9 KOs). Adding to the roster, U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson (10-0, 5 KOs) will confront Jimmer Espinosa (15-1, 14 KOs), and heavyweight Damian “Polish Hussar” Knyba (12-0, 7 KOs) will square off with Scott Alexander (17-6-2, 9 KOs).
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