Jose Ramirez Faces Rances Barthelemy – Preview

On April 27th, at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, fans of boxing can witness a super fight between the former unified world champion and US Olympian, Jose Ramirez, and the experienced Cuban veteran, Rances Barthelemy. The event is highly anticipated and will be broadcast live on DAZN. Doors for the event will open at 3 PM, and tickets range from $45 to $2,050.

Date: Saturday, April 27

Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California

Time: 8 PM

Gates Open: 3 PM

Live On: DAZN

Ramirez is set to have his first fight of the year soon. His last match was in March 2023, where he won against Richard Commey in the 11th round through a knockout. This victory helped him maintain his winning streak to two matches, after his loss to Josh Taylor in 2021 for the super lightweight title. The American boxer is now fully focused on winning the title. With 18 career knockout wins, most observers and fans feel that Ramirez will win this fight.

The Save Mart Center located in Fresno, California has a seating capacity of 18,000, which means only a few fortunate individuals can attend the arena to witness this exciting fight. If you are unable to attend the event live at the arena or watch it on DAZN, you can learn about the outcome of the fight at Tips.gg and get a detailed analysis.

Golden Boy Debut

The Golden Boy debut of Jose Ramirez will take place on April 27th in Fresno following his departure from Top Rank, and he is excited for the event. He said, “I’m excited and honored to be working with Golden Boy Promotions. I know this next chapter of my career will be full of excitement as I chase to be the best and fight the best. I'm ready to bring the heat against Ramirez. This fight isn't just about victory…it's about earning another world title shot so I can accomplish my goal of becoming a three-division world champion. Get ready for fireworks, Fresno!"

Golden Boy is also excited about signing the multi-year promotional contract with Ramirez. De La Hoya, the Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy said this in a release, “An Olympic pedigree. An incredible resume that features two world titles. A massive and loyal fan base – Jose Ramirez has it all, and we are thrilled to welcome him to the Golden Boy family. Our plan for Ramirez is simple: get him back in the ring quickly, keep him active against the best of the best, and show the world that he is still among the cream of the crop in the junior welterweight division.”

Ramirez has made four successful title defenses before losing to Josh Taylor in May 2021, which remains his lone pro defeat. At age 31, it will be his 11th bout in his native Fresno, including his last two fights.

Barthelemy, who is 37 years old, is a former two-division champion from Cuba. He secured the IBF junior lightweight title in 2014 and held the IBF lightweight title from 2015 to 2016. Barthelemy has won 30 of his 34 fights, including 15 by knockouts, having held title reigns at 130 and 135 pounds. However, he hasn't competed in a title fight since he lost to Kiryl Relikh in 2018.

• Jose Ramirez Record and Bio

  • Nationality: American
  • Date of birth: August 12th, 1997
  • Height: 5' 10"
  • Reach: 72.5"
  • Total fights: 29
  • Record: 28-1 (18 KOs)

• Rances Barthelemy Record and Bio

  • Nationality: Cuban
  • Date of birth: June 25th, 1986
  • Height: 5' 10"
  • Reach: 72"
  • Total fights: 34
  • Record: 30-2-1 (1) (15 KOs)

Co-Main Event

The event on April 27th won’t be the only attraction.

In a special co-main event, Vergil Ortiz Jr. the undefeated knockout expert will fight against Thomas Dulorme in a 10-round super welterweight fight. Vergil is from Grand Prairie, Texas, while Dulorme comes from Carolina, Puerto Rico.

Ortiz Jr. is just one fight away from getting a shot at a world championship. He is returning to the ring after his first-round knockout victory over Fredrick Lawson in Las Vegas on January 6th. This was his first fight in the 154-pound category after a 17-month layoff. Ortiz had to withdraw from three fights since March 2022 due to health concerns. He has been dealing with rhabdomyolysis, which is caused by damaged muscle tissues. However, he has now recovered and is eager to compete for his first world title. Ortiz is already one of the top contenders for the WBA title, which is currently held by Israil Madrimov from Uzbekistan.

• Vergil Ortiz Jr. Stats

  • Age: 26
  • Total Fights: 20 – Wins 20, Wins by KO 20
  • Weights: Light welterweight, Welterweight, Light middleweight

• Thomas Dulorme Stats

  • Age: 34
  • Total Fights: 32 – Wins 25, Wins by KO 16
  • Weights: Light welterweight, Welterweight

There are two fights scheduled for April 27th, which is set to be a huge night for boxing. On paper, it appears that the American fighter Jose Ramirez and knockout champion Vergil Ortiz Jr. are the clear favorites to win. However, anything can happen in boxing, as all the fighters are highly skilled.