Boxing Superstars Ramirez and Ortiz Jr. Set to Appear on More Fight Cards Together
[Fresno, CA] – This past Saturday, boxing fans were treated to an exciting doubleheader as Jose Ramirez and Vergil Ortiz Jr. both secured impressive victories in Fresno, California. Ramirez earned a 12-round unanimous decision over Rances Barthelemy, while Ortiz made quick work of Thomas Dulorme, stopping him in the opening round.
The two rising stars, who train together at Robert Garcia’s Boxing Academy in Riverside, California, have developed a strong rapport both in and out of the ring. Managed by the same team, it appears that Ramirez and Ortiz Jr. could be sharing the spotlight on more fight cards in the future.
Speaking to the media after the event, Oscar De La Hoya, the head of Golden Boy Promotions, expressed his enthusiasm about the prospect of featuring the two contenders together. “It is very likely that we will see Ortiz and Ramirez on the same cards moving forward,” he stated. “Ever since I first met Ramirez many years ago, he has been the hometown hero, and the fans here in the Central Valley have demonstrated their unwavering loyalty.”
De La Hoya believes that Ramirez and Ortiz Jr.’s combined star power would draw large crowds, even if the events were held outside of Ramirez’s local market. “If they fight on the same card in Las Vegas, guess what? Las Vegas is going to be popping,” he predicted.
Despite Ramirez’s dominant victory, the fight was not without its challenges. The former champion was momentarily rocked by the veteran Barthelemy and briefly appeared to have been knocked down, though the referee ruled it a slip. De La Hoya attributed Ramirez’s occasional struggles to the long layoff he had endured prior to the bout.
What’s Next for Ramirez and Ortiz Jr.?
As for what’s next for Ramirez, the two opponents that his team seems to be targeting are Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney, the fighter Garcia recently defeated. Whether Ortiz Jr. joins him on those future cards remains to be seen, but boxing fans can certainly look forward to more thrilling matchups featuring these two rising stars of the sport.
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