Golden Boy Promotions has added another electrifying matchup to an already stacked boxing event. Set to take place on Saturday, April 27th, the event will feature an intense doubleheader with Jose Ramirez facing off against Rances Barthelemy and Vergil Ortiz Jr. taking on Thomas Dulorme. But the excitement doesn't stop there.
In a 10-round lightweight showdown, fans will witness the clash between two determined contenders eager to prove their worth in the ring. Hailing from Parral, Mexico, Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (26-2-1, 21 KOs) returns to action after his thrilling bout with super lightweight world title contender Ryan Garcia. On the other side of the ring stands U.S. Olympian and former world champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (33-5-1, 15 KOs), looking to bounce back from a surprising split decision loss to Jesus Perez.
The event, set to unfold live from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN, bringing the action to fans everywhere. Adding to the excitement, Unified WBA, WBC, WBO, and Ring Magazine Flyweight World Champion Marlen Esparza (14-1, 1 KOs) defends her titles in a heated rematch against Gabriela “La Chucky” Alaniz (14-1, 6 KOs), the former WBC Champ of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Esparza's quest for undisputed glory faces a formidable obstacle in Alaniz, who is determined to exact revenge.
Opening the DAZN broadcast, NABF Welterweight Title Holder Raul “El Cugar” Curiel (14-0, 12 KOs) puts his regional title on the line against Jorge Marron Jr. (20-4-2, 7 KOs) in a 10-round showdown. With Curiel boasting a string of knockout victories, Marron Jr. is poised to present a formidable challenge.
On the preliminary card, anticipation mounts as Jennah “The Gem” Creason of Visalia, California makes her highly anticipated professional debut in a four-round welterweight bout. The USA Boxing No.1-ranked fighter and two-time USA Boxing National Champion brings a wealth of experience from various combat sports, under the guidance of esteemed trainers Robert Garcia and UFC Hall of Famer Bob Cook.
Also gracing the preliminary card, Brian Lua (8-0, 3 KOs) of Madera, Calif., steps into the ring for a six-round lightweight bout, while Figo Gonzalez (5-0, 2 KOs) of Dallas, Texas, faces off in a four-round super flyweight fight. Details regarding their opponents will be announced in due course, adding to the anticipation surrounding this thrilling event.