Cuban Boxing Star Robeisy Ramirez Primed to Showcase Lessons Learned from Defeat in Upcoming Fight against Brandon Leon Benitez
Robeisy Ramirez, the 30-year-old Cuban boxing sensation, is ready to showcase the valuable lessons he has learned from his recent defeat when he steps into the ring on Saturday to face off against Mexican boxer Brandon Leon Benitez.
Ramirez’s last outing in December 2023 saw him sacrificing the WBO featherweight title after a majority decision loss to Rafael Espinoza – a fight widely regarded as one of the most thrilling matchups of the year. Now, the Cuban fighter is determined to prove how this setback has fueled his growth and improvement.
“It was definitely a learning experience,” Ramirez said. “I learned that when you don’t do things the right way, you don’t get the result you’re looking for. That’s why, for this fight, we focused on being mentally and physically ready, because when you don’t have those elements, your boxing skills and execution suffer.”
Facing another Mexican opponent in the 26-year-old Benitez at the James L. Knight Center in Miami Beach, Ramirez is drawing parallels to his first professional defeat against Adan Gonzales, which he later avenged on his path to becoming a world champion. This time, he is equally resolute in responding to the loss and showcasing his enhanced abilities.
“[Benitez] is a Mexican fighter, so I know what he’s coming to do. He’s coming to get in a war. But I’m not really focused on what he does well. I focus on what he doesn’t do well, and that’s what I’ve based my strategy on,” Ramirez explained.
While the boxer is uncertain about his promoter Top Rank‘s plans after this fight, he remains focused on the task at hand. “I don’t have an idea of their plans. I like to take things day by day, and right now I’m focused only on what’s in front of me,” he said. “If it’s the rematch [with Espinoza], it’s the rematch. If it’s one of the other champions, then so be it. But right now I’m just focused on looking great on June 29.”
Ramirez has also maintained a strong relationship with his trainer, Ismael Salas, who has not specifically discussed the example of Jorge Linares’ career rebuilding, but has provided valuable guidance and support. “We discuss various topics, not only sports. We discuss different topics, and I’m really happy that I have him with me, because he’s not only a good trainer, he’s also a good person, and he treats his fighters like his sons,” Ramirez said.
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