This Saturday, ESPN & Top Rank return to the Save Mart Arena in Fresno, CA, for a super lightweight special attraction.Jose Ramirez(27-1-0) whose last fight was a year ago at the Save Mart Arena, will face veteran Richard Commey (30-4-1) After a disagreement with the purse splits prior to a purse bid with current champion Regis Prograis, Ramirez will face Commey to knock some rust off and hopefully challenge for a title later this year.
Ramirez hasn’t been as active as most would want to see him, as he has only fought once a year for the last three years. He last fought in March against Jose ‘Sniper’ Pedraza, earning a unanimous decision victory. Against Commey, Ramirez will look to have an impressive outing to set himself up for a big fight down the road.
Commey's last fight was also against Jose Pedraza, but he fought to a split draw. Commey is now 36 years old and closer to hanging them up than being in his prime. He can still crack, but his chin is questionable, and with a guy like Ramirez, that can spell trouble.
When is Jose Ramirez vs Richard Commey?
Date: Saturday, March 25
Main card: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT
Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT
These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
Jose Ramirez vs Richard Commey : What has been said?
Jose Ramirez:
“Fresno and the Save Mart Center hold a special place in my heart, and I am blessed to be able fight in front of my Central Valley fans once again,” Ramirez said. “Richard Commey is a championship fighter with everything to gain. I expect the best version of Commey on March 25. My goal is to become champion again, and I am more motivated than ever to prove that I am the best junior welterweight in the world.”
Richard Commey:
Commey said, “I want to thank my team for putting me on the path to fulfilling my dream of becoming a two-weight world champion. I also want to thank Bob Arum and Top Rank for once again showing faith in me by allowing me to headline against a formidable opponent in Jose Ramirez. I’m up for the challenge, and I intend to make Ghana and all my fans around the world proud.”
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