By Fox Doucette There is a new sheriff in town at 122 pounds. Cuban amateur legend Guillermo Rigondeaux (9-0, 7 KOs) controlled the pace of the fight before stopping, now-former WBA junior featherweight titlist, Rico Ramos (20-1, 11 KOs) in the sixth round by a stoppage that carries with it controversy reminiscent of another recent high-profile fight refereed by Joe Cortez, … [Read more...]
Ramos-Rigondeaux Fight For World Title Friday: ShoBox Preview
By Fox Doucette With ESPN Friday Night Fights on a week's hiatus for the Australian Open tennis tournament, Showtime gets the spotlight all to itself for a late-night tripleheader. Cuban sensation Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs), in just his ninth pro fight after a long amateur career, takes on WBA champ and Boxing Tribune 6th-ranked junior featherweight Rico Ramos (20-0, 11 … [Read more...]
Ramos-Rigondeaux Bout Now Set for Jan. 20
By Fox Doucette Cuban amateur legend and fast-rising contender Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs) looks to capture a world title in only his ninth pro fight as he takes on WBA junior featherweight champ Rico Ramos (20-0, 11 KOs) at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on Friday night, January 20th. Rigondeaux, who successfully defected from Cuba in 2009 after a long and … [Read more...]