Yordenis Ugas vs. Abel Ramos - September 6, 2020

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Yordenis Ugas will get his shot September 6 to win a secondary title and move into position to fight another elite welterweight.

FOX and PBC announced Saturday night during its tripleheader that Ugas and Abel Ramos will meet in the main event of a three bout-broadcast the Sunday night of Labor Day weekend at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Ugas and Ramos will fight for the vacant WBA world welterweight title in their 12-rounder.

The September 6 telecast also will include a 12-round, 140-pound bout between WBA interim super lightweight champion Alberto Puello and Rances Barthelemy. The third fight FOX will air that night will feature undefeated 140-pound prospect Jesus Ramos (12-0, 11 KOs), whose opponent had not been secured as of Saturday night.

The WBA ordered the Cuban-born Ugas, who is ranked first by the WBA, and the sixth-ranked Ramos to fight last month, after it stripped Alexander Besputin of its world 147-pound title.

Besputin beat fellow Russian Radzhab Butaev by 12-round unanimous decision to win the then-vacant WBA world welterweight title November 30 in Monte Carlo. Following that fight, Besputin tested positive for Ligandrol, a banned substance, and the WBA eventually took that title away from him.

Instead of ordering an Ugas-Butaev bout, the WBA mandated an Ugas-Ramos match, even though Butaev was ranked second by the WBA when he boxed Besputin, who was ranked first at that time. The WBA also has ordered the Ugas-Ramos winner to box Butaev next.

The 34-year-old Ugas (25-4, 12 KOs) stopped Mike Dallas Jr. (23-4-2, 11 KOs) following seven one-sided rounds in his last fight, February 1 in Biloxi, Mississippi. If he overcomes Ramos, he still would need to defeat Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs), the WBA’s “super” welterweight champ, to become that sanctioning organization’s true 147-pound champion.

The 29-year-old Ramos (26-3-2, 20 KOs), of Casa Grande, Arizona, defeated Bryant Perrella (17-3, 14 KOs) by 10th-round technical knockout in his most recent bout, February 15 in Nashville.

The Dominican Republic’s Puello, meanwhile, is the WBA’s number one contender at 140 pounds, in addition to owning its interim title. The Cuban-born Barthelemy is ranked third by the WBA.

The 26-year-old Puello (17-0, 9 KOs) will make the first defense of the WBA interim super lightweight title he won last July 27 by beating Jonathan Alonso (19-1, 7 KOs) by unanimous decision in a 12-rounder in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The 34-year-old Barthelemy (27-1-1, 14 KOs) hasn’t fought since his 12-round split draw with Robert Easter Jr. (22-1-1, 14 KOs) in April 2019 in Las Vegas.

FS1 is scheduled to broadcast Ugas-Ramos undercard bouts before FOX’s show starts September 6. Those fights were not announced Saturday night.

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Shouldn't they just give this opportunity to Butaev??

Now they already have a Super champpion.. Also, an Interim champion as of this past weekend... Now we gonna have a regular champion too.

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Fight Week!!

Sunday Fight Night this.

[jujigatame]

Another PBC card which is strangely nowhere to be found on the BoxRec schedule.

Should be less mismatchy than the last one, since Ugas isn't quite as good as Lara and Ramos is actually a solid B-level fighter.

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Another PBC card which is strangely nowhere to be found on the BoxRec schedule.

Makes you forget anything is on.

Then you make plans.. and then forget to watch it.

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Press Release | Undercard Details Revealed

Top contender Yordenis Ugas and hard-hitting Abel Ramos will battle for the vacant WBA Welterweight Championship in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes this Sunday, September 6 from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features undefeated prospect Jesús Ramos facing fellow unbeaten Esteban Garcia in an eight-round super lightweight co-main event. Plus, rising prospect Omar "El Relámpago" Juárez takes on Dakota Linger in an eight-round super lightweight special bonus feature.

The event will be promoted by TGB Promotions and will take place without fans in attendance at the Microsoft Theater, an AEG venue, in downtown Los Angeles.

"Yordenis Ugás has clearly established himself as one of the elite welterweights in the world, and if he can capture the WBA title on Sunday night, he will be in a prime position in the stacked welterweight division," said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. "Abel Ramos is coming into this fight off of a last second knockout victory, proving once again that you can never count him out of a fight until the very end. Add in rising stars Jesús Ramos and Omar Juárez in tough matchups in two undercard fights on FOX, and fans can enjoy a high-octane Sunday night before the Labor Day holiday."

The 34-year-old Ugás (25-4, 12 KOs) has established himself as an elite welterweight since returning from a layoff in 2016. Ugás, who is from Santiago, Cuba and now lives in Miami, Florida, was on an eight-fight win streak before losing a narrow split-decision to Shawn Porter in a world title fight on FOX last March. The Olympic bronze medalist beat then undefeated fighters Jamal James and Bryant Perrella, plus veteran contenders including Thomas Dulorme and Ray Robinson on his winning streak heading into the Porter fight. After the title fight, Ugás defeated previously unbeaten former champion Omar Figueroa last July before stopping Mike Dallas Jr. in seven rounds in February.

"I've done everything mentally and physically in the gym to put me in the best position to win this fight," said Ugás. "This is not going to be easy because I know Ramos is coming with all his might. We are fighting on FOX, the biggest stage in boxing, and I promise to bring an exciting fight for the fans. This is my time to shine and win my first world title."

Fighting out of Casa Grande, Arizona, Ramos (26-3-2, 20 KOs) enters this fight off of a career-best victory in February on FOX, when he stopped Bryant Perrella in the last moments of the final round to score an unlikely victory while trailing on the cards. The 29-year-old enters this bout on an eight-fight winning streak, including 2019 victories over Francisco Santana and Jimmy Williams. Ramos previously campaigned at 140 pounds, where he fought former champion Maurice Hooker to a draw while dropping contests to former champions Regis Prograis and Ivan Baranchyk.

"I'm very excited for this fight," said Ramos. "I trained extremely hard and prepared myself for a tough fight. I know that Ugás always comes to fight and the fact that there's a title on the line, makes this fight even better. It's every fighter's dream to become a world champion. I'm prepared for war. Boxing fans can expect fireworks on Sunday."

The nephew of main event participant Abel Ramos, the 19-year-old Jesús Ramos (12-0, 11 KOs) made his U.S. debut in April 2019 with a knockout of Selfullah Wise. Fighting out of Casa Grande, Arizona, Ramos' next fight would see him go to the scorecards for the first time in a triumph over Kevin Shacks. His competition increased after that, as he delivered stoppage victories over Rickey Edwards and Ramal Amanov to close out his 2019 campaign.

"I'm really prepared for this fight, especially after a nine-week training camp," said Ramos. "We worked extremely hard to come in 100% for this fight. We're going up against a tough, undefeated opponent that's coming to win and take everything that I've worked for. That just motivates me to give the best of me, so that I can prove why I'm a top prospect in the sport. I expect the best Esteban Garcia on September 6th, and I think our fight can be fight of the night."

Fighting out of Brawley, California, García (14-0, 6 KOs) will make his U.S. debut on September 6, after a 2019 run that saw him pick up four victories, including his first two eight-round decisions in triumphs over Emanuel Robles in March and most recently Juan Ramon Guzman in November. The 30-year-old first turned pro in April 2016 with a stoppage victory over Eduardo Melendrez.

"I'm extremely appreciative for the opportunity to enter the ring once again to fight this weekend," said García. "I know my fans and people who love boxing have been waiting patiently during this pandemic for the return of the sport. I look forward to giving them a great show on Sunday night."

Juárez (8-0, 4 KOs) carries the nickname "Relámpago'', or "Lightning'' in English, and it could apply to how quickly he strikes in the ring and his plans to rapidly ascend into the contender ranks. The 21-year-old from Brownsville, Texas had an outstanding amateur career with over 120 fights, establishing himself as a "can't miss'' pro. He had a busy 2019, chalking up five straight wins before beating Angel Martinez in February and Willie Shaw in August on FOX.

"I'm truly grateful to be fighting once again on FOX, especially so soon after my last fight," said Juárez. "My goal will always be to give the fans a crowd pleasing night of action. I know I have a target on my back being that I'm undefeated, so you better believe I'm training hard in-between fights. I'm feeling good and super excited to be showcasing my skills to all the fans watching around the world."

The 25-year-old Linger (12-3-2, 8 KOs) enters this contest after most recently stopping Darel Harris in January. Fighting out of his native, Buckhannon, West Virginia, Linger has fought professionally since 2015, winning his first 12 fights until a 2018 defeat to unbeaten Danielito Zorrilla. His only other two defeats have come by narrow majority decisions in 2019 duels against Maurice Lee and Nelson Hampton.

"This is a great opportunity for me to show my skills on a big stage against a quality opponent," said Linger. "We've put all the hard work into this training camp, and I'm ready to get in there and rumble on fight night."

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Ugas-Ramos media conference call

Top contender Yordenis Ugás and hard-hitting Abel Ramos previewed their showdown for the vacant WBA Welterweight Championship on an international media conference call Thursday, before they headline FOX PBC Fight Night and on FOX Deportes, this Sunday, September 6 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

YORDENIS UGAS

“I’m happy, anxious and excited, all in a good way, because I’m just so ready to fulfill this dream I’ve had since I started boxing, to win a world title. I know Ramos will be competitive and give his best, but I’m ready to give the best of myself and reach my dream.

“This isn’t just my dream; this is the dream of an entire country that has waited almost half a century for a Cuban welterweight fighter with a world title. It’s a dream for the whole country. I want to represent my country and make them proud.

“Ramos is a tremendous fighter that never gives up. I congratulate him for winning that fight at the last second against Bryant Perrella. He earned it. Maybe the referee was too involved stopping it when he did, but Ramos earned every bit of it.

“When I heard that I would be fighting Ramos I was very excited, because I knew it would be a great fight that the fans would love. Ramos is a great fighter that will help us deliver an exciting spectacle for the fans this weekend.

“I feel better than ever at 34-years-old. My preparation could not have been better. I feel great at this weight and I’m so ready to put on a show on Sunday. I’m ready to show the fans the best performance of my career.

“I don’t feel any pressure about being the first Cuban welterweight champion in 45 years. To me, fighting for Cuba is a big motivation. I’ve fought since I was ten-years-old and overcame everything. Right now, I just want to make my country proud. I want to show my best effort on Sunday night.

“The biggest lesson I learned from the Shawn Porter fight is that I can’t get overconfident. I thought I had it in the bag, and it really wasn’t that way. I have to always be attacking. I can never assume anything, no matter how the fight might look at the moment.

“This is about winning, no matter what. Regardless of how we get there. Ramos is a strong fighter who will test me. I’m willing to go to my limits in order to go to my victory, no matter what method I need to achieve my goal.”

ABEL RAMOS

“I’m excited for this fight. We had a great camp. We went down to Omaha, Nebraska and linked up with Terence Crawford and team, and worked with his strength coach and nutritionist. We’re extremely prepared and ready to give a great fight Sunday night. It was great experience. We sparred with Crawford and Maurice Hooker as well, which was tremendous.

“Ugas is right up there with anyone I’ve faced. There’s a few guys I face who have already become champions like Regis Prograis and Maurice Hooker, and Ugas is definitely on their level. We expect nothing but the best Yordenis Ugas.

“Everybody has a job in the ring and my job against Perrella was to get the win by any means necessary. I needed a knockout in that last round. I went out there and did what I had to do and the referee made his decision.

“I think we’re going to see some boxing and some brawling from Ugas. He’s more of a counterpuncher. He is smart and doesn’t make mistakes, so I have to be sharper than I ever have.

“I think Ugas had a close fight with Porter, but I thought that Porter pulled it off. I think Ugas is still mad about it. He thinks he should have gotten that knockdown in the final round, but I think when you look at the replay, it was a good call. I think he’s a bit caught up on that.

“I don’t know if he’s overlooking me. That’s his decision and his mentality. If that’s what he’s doing, then that’s better for me.

“This is probably the best training camp I ever had. We weren’t affected by the pandemic at all so it was so smooth. This is a great opportunity for me. A victory over Ugas would set me up to face the other top fighters in the welterweight division which is what I’m aiming for.

“To get a knockout right at the last second of the fight, it was an emotional moment for me. It proved to me that I can change the tide of a fight, no matter the round. I have the power to change the fight at any moment. Sunday night is going to be an action packed fight again and you’re not going to want to miss this one.”

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The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features undefeated prospect Jesús Ramos facing fellow unbeaten Esteban García in an eight-round super lightweight co-main event. Plus, rising prospect Omar “El Relámpago” Juárez takes on Dakota Linger in an eight-round super lightweight special bonus feature.

The event will be promoted by TGB Promotions and will take place without fans in attendance at the Microsoft Theater, an AEG venue, in downtown Los Angeles.

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Card is finally up on the schedule:

https://boxrec.com/en/event/812954

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Card is finally up on the schedule:

https://boxrec.com/en/event/812954

Decent card for a Sunday night.

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Live from LA.. Premier Boxing Champions presents:


Prelims (FS1, 6:00 pm ET)

10 Round Welterweight Bout
Cody Crowley (18-0, 9 KOs) vs. Josh Torres (22-6-2, 13 KOs)

10 Round Welterweight Bout
Batyr Akhmedov (7-1, 6 KO) vs Rey Perez (24-11, 8 KOs)

Main Card (FOX, 8:00 pm ET)

Vacant WBA ‘Regular’ Welterweight Championship
Yordenis Ugas (25-4, 12 KOs) vs. Abel Ramos (26-3-2, 20 KOs)

8 Round Welterweight Bout
Jesus Ramos (12-0, 11 KOs) vs. Esteban Garcia (14-0, 6 KOs)

8 Round Welterweight Bout
Omar Juarez (8-0, 4 KOs) vs. Dakota Linger (12-3-2, 8 KOs)

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Anyone watching this Sunday card?

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

I will be tuning in a bit later. Ive always liked ramos though i think ugas is too strong for him

[jujigatame]

Undercard wasn't very inspiring. Real mismatchy stuff. Juarez in particular didn't impress me.

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I'm not sure if Ramos landed a single punch in that round.

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Pretty clear 3-0 Ugas so far.

Ramos came on a little towards the end of the 3rd but not enough to win the round. Maybe he can build on that momentum.

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6-0 Ugas

The 5th was close but this is pretty much all Ugas.

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9-0 Ugas

I have no idea what Ramos's gameplan is here. He's not even trying to get inside, he's just sitting at mid-range and getting picked apart.

[margaret thatcher]

A guy who was getting widely outboxed by Bryant Perella is getting widely outboxed by Ugas? I'm shocked!!

But nah, glad I skipped this one, had the feeling it would be one sided and uneventful

[jujigatame]

Ramos actually rocked Ugas pretty good in the last 10 seconds, but the decision should be academic. I scored it a shutout and only 1 or 2 rounds were even close.

[margaret thatcher]

Well from reading on some other sites and looking at the scores it was actually a lot more competitive than this thread makes it seem! TBH I am probably not gonna ever watch to find out for myself

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

One of the worst cards in history

Covid has proven the crowd doesnt make bad judging occur. They just suck all on their own.

[Duran1970]

9-3 Ramos?

[diddy]

9-3 Ramos is probably the worst card in boxing history.

[ldlamb]

Maybe he confused Who was who.

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There was two 115-113 cards..