Jose Pedraza

American promoter Bob Arum announced that he dedicated a boxing evening in Fresno, in the main event of which Jose Ramirez won over Jose Pedraza, Ukraine and its defenders from the Russian occupation.

In the WBC super lightweight eliminator between former world champions Jose Ramirez (27-1, 17 KOs) defeated former world champion via unanimous decision Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (29-4, 14 KOs). In front of packed hometown stands, Ramirez acted aggressively and was able to get Pedraza into survival mode over the last few rounds. Judges score: three times 116-112.

Friday in Fresno, former world super lightweight champion Jose Carlos Ramirez (26-1, 17 KOs) will hold his next professional fight. 29-year-old boxer will cross gloves with the ex-champion in two weight categories Jose Pedraza (29-3, 14 KOs). At the weigh-in, Ramirez's weight was 63.4 kg, Pedraza - 63.5 kg. Several flags of Ukraine were displayed on the stage during the ceremony in protest against the Russian occupation.

Former Super Lightweight champions Jose Ramirez and Jose Pedraza on the eve of their 12-round fight on the upcoming Friday held a final press conference, at which they posed for photographers with the flag of Ukraine, as a sign of support for the country against the military aggression of the Russian Federation.

Former world champion in two weight categories Jose Pedraza (29-3, 14 KOs) contracted COVID-19. For this reason, his fight with the former super lightweight champion Jose Carlos Ramirez (26-1, 17 KOs), scheduled for February 5, will be postponed to March 4.