The future of boxing will prepare to wow fans in Pembroke Pines, Florida on December 9. In the main event, Robeisy Ramirez defends the WBO featherweight title against Rafael Espinoza. The fight airs on ESPN+ in the U.S.
A decorated amateur, Ramirez (13-1) won six gold medals, including two at the Olympic level. The Cuban southpaw is a former NABF junior featherweight champion and won the WBO featherweight title in April against Isaac Dogboe. He beat Satoshi Shimizu in July to retain the belt.
Espinoza (21-0) competes in only his third fight in the U.S. The Mexican fighter has 18 wins via knockout and beat Ally Mwerangi via KO in his last fight in July.
Outside the main event, the Top Rank-produced card is full of several high-profile prospects looking to graduate to title contenders. Here’s a full breakdown of the Robeisy Ramirez vs. Rafael Espinoza undercard.
(Ramirez's WBO Featherweight World Title - 12 Rounds)
• Xander Zayas 153.6 lbs vs. Jorge Fortea 153.7 lbs
(Junior Middleweight — 10 Rounds)
(ESPN+, 5:40 p.m. ET/2:40 p.m. PT)
• Bruce Carrington 125.8 lbs vs. Jason Sanchez 125.7 lbs
(Featherweight — 10 Rounds)
• Richard Torrez Jr. 230.8 lbs vs. Curtis Harper 273.9 lbs
(Heavyweight — 8 Rounds)
• Jahi Tucker 155.2 lbs vs. Francisco Daniel Veron 155.1 lbs
(Junior Middleweight — 8 Rounds)
• Rohan Polanco 142.9 lbs vs. Keith Hunter 139.3 lbs
(Junior Welterweight — 8 Rounds)
• Tiger Johnson 141.6 lbs vs. Jimmer Espinosa 141.2 lbs
(Junior Welterweight — 8 Rounds)
• Damian Knyba 264.1 lbs vs. Michael Coffie 290.9 lbs
(Heavyweight — 8 Rounds)