Robeisy Ramirez will put his WBO featherweight title on the line tonight, December 9. He steps into the ring against the Mexican Rafael Espinoza, who heads into the bout with an unbeaten 21-0 record.
Ramirez won the title via unanimous decision against Isaac Dogboe back in April. He then defended the belt just a few short months later on the undercard of Inoue-Fulton against Satoshi Shimizu of Japan.
Getty ImagesTo date, in fact, the only defeat Ramirez has suffered came on his professional boxing debut. That was via a split decision at the hands of Adan Gonzalez.
His record before and since, though, has been flawless, winning six golds at amateur level, culminating in two golds at both fly and bantamweight at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. Professionally, he heads into this weekend on a 13-fight win streak.
Espinoza, however, carries a significant height and reach advantage over Ramirez. He stands at 6’1 in contrast to the diminutive 5’5 stature of his Cuban counterpart.
How to watch Ramirez vs Espinoza
Getty ImagesBoxing fans in the United States will be able to watch the action unfold exclusively on ESPN+. Ringwalks for the main event on the night are expected at approximately 11.10 PM ET.
ESPN+ is available for $10.99 per month. The price of an ESPN+ subscription gives customers access to thousands of live sporting events, including several Top Rank Boxing bouts, as well as exclusive coverage of the UFC.
Coverage of Ramirez versus Espinoza will also be shown with Spanish commentary on ESPN+. The 'State of Boxing' post-fight show will also break down events in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Ramirez vs Espinoza: At a glance
| When | Saturday, December 9 |
| Where | Charles F. Dodge City Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida |
| Start Time | 9 PM ET |
| Live stream | ESPN+ |
Who is on the Ramirez vs Espinoza undercard?
Getty ImagesElsewhere on the night, the highlight among the undercard includes a super welterweight bout between Xander Zayas and Jorge Fortea.
| Fight | Weightclass |
|---|---|
| Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza | Featherweight |
| Xander Zayas vs. Jorge Fortea | Junior Middleweight |
| Richard Torrez Jr. vs. Curtis Harper | Heavyweight |
| Bruce “Shu Shu” Carringtom vs. Jason Sanchez | Featherweight |
| Jahi Tucker vs. Francisco Daniel Veron | Junior Middleweight |
| Rohan Polanco vs. Keith Hunter | Junior Welterweight |
| Tiger Johnson vs. Jimmer Espinosa | Junior Welterweight |
| Damian Knyba vs. Michael Coffie | Heavyweight |