Jesus Ramos Jr. Targets Knockout Win Over Jeison Rosario

Rising Star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. Aims for Knockout Against Jeison Rosario on February 1

Rising Mexican star Jesus "Mono" Ramos Jr. is ready to make a statement when he faces former unified champion Jeison Rosario on Saturday, February 1, in the opening bout of a star-studded PBC Pay-Per-View event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, available on Prime Video.

Ramos (21-1, 17 KOs) is determined to steal the show, with knockout victory being his primary goal. "I have to get the knockout against Rosario and I have to do it in tremendous fashion, that’s what I’m preparing for," said the 23-year-old. "Fans can expect to see me in there with even more intensity, angles, head movement, and just good boxing. I’m training for that knockout."

The young fighter's most recent win came in May 2023, when he defeated Johan Gonzalez via ninth-round TKO. He’s entered this training camp with confidence, buoyed by the experience of helping his uncle, Abel Ramos, prepare for his recent fight against WBC Welterweight World Champion Mario Barrios.

"It helped that Abel just had a big fight in November, so I was training with him to a certain extent for his fight, and it worked out to be like a pre-camp," Ramos explained. "We’ve also added a recovery program to our Ramos Boxing Academy, which has been really beneficial. My workouts can be really intense, so being able to recover daily without feeling sore is a blessing."

Ramos faces his most accomplished opponent to date in Rosario (23-3-1, 16 KOs), who made headlines in 2020 by knocking out Julian Williams to win the WBA and IBF 154-pound world titles. Ramos has admired Rosario's career, particularly his fight against Williams, which inspired him to emulate Rosario's pressure style and tactical composure.

"I’ve been watching his career since his fight with Nathaniel Gallimore, and when he beat Julian Williams, I was actually rooting for him," Ramos said. "We studied that fight and even practiced his style. I really liked how he applied pressure, picked the right shots, and stayed composed."

Ramos has already shared the stage with some of the biggest names in boxing, including fellow Arizona-native David Benavidez, who headlines the February 1 card in a highly anticipated battle of unbeaten fighters. Ramos, a Casa Grande native, expects the Arizona support to be strong once again. "It’s a blessing to be on these big cards, and I’m excited to be back at T-Mobile Arena with David Benavidez," he said. "I’ve fought on his undercard before, and it’s always great to have that home-state energy."

Looking ahead to 2025, Ramos has big goals in mind. "I want to fight at least three times this year and become a world champion," said Ramos. He’s focused on 154 pounds for now and has his sights set on former undisputed world champion Jermell Charlo. "I think Jermell Charlo is the man to beat at 154 pounds, and I want that fight next. I plan to stay ready year-round for any opportunity that comes."

Ramos is determined to make 2025 the year he ascends to the top of the sport. His fight against Rosario will be the first step on that path, and fans can expect him to leave it all in the ring.