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• Rafael Espinoza vs. Sergio Chirino Featherweight World Title Battle Set for June 21 in Las Vegas

Mexican Warriors Collide: Rafael Espinoza-Sergio Chirino Featherweight World Title Battle Set for June 21 at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on ESPN+ Andres Cortes-Abraham Nova 130-pound showdown & Troy Isley-Javier Martinez battle of middleweight unbeatens also on tap Tickets on sale Tuesday, May 14 at 12 p.m. PT via Ticketmaster.com LAS VEGAS (May 10, 2024) — […]...2024
• Rafael Espinoza vs Sergio Chirino at Fontainebleau on June 21
Another chapter in Mexico’s historic saga of intra-national showdowns is set to unfold. Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza will make the first defense of his WBO featherweight world title against Sergio Chirino on Friday, June 21, inside BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. Espinoza-Chirino will mark the 161st all-Mexican world title fight and the 20th at… Rafael Espinoza vs Sergio Ch...2024
• Rafael Espinoza-Sergio Chirino WBO Title Fight Set, June 21 At Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Rafael Espinoza’s first title defense will come in an all-Mexico showdown. Espinoza will defend his WBO featherweight title against countryman Sergio Chirino on June 21. The 12-round bout will headline a Top Rank-promoted ESPN+ card from the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas. The show will include a pair of intriguing ten round bouts. Las Vegas-based contender […] The post Rafael Espinoza-Sergio Ch...2024
• Rafael Espinoza vs. Sergio Chirino Headlines Stacked Vegas Top Rank Card

On Friday, June 21, Rafael Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) will make the first defence of his WBO featherweight world title against fellow Mexican Sergio Chirino (22-1, 13 KOs). The all-Mexican fight will be the main event of the Top Rank-promoted card at the BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The bout will be the 161st all-Mexican world title fight and the 20th at featherweight and be streamed...2024
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• Rafael Espinoza to Defend Against Sergio Chirino on June 21 in Las Vegas
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• Rafael Espinoza vs Sergio Chirino official for June 21

Rafael Espinoza will make his first title defense on June 21 Rafael Espinoza makes his first title defense in June. Rafael Espinoza will make the first defense of his WBO featherweight title on Friday, June 21, headlining a Top Rank on ESPN+ card from Las Vegas. The 30-year-old Espinoza (24-0, 20 KO) pulled a major upset to take the title from Robeisy Ramirez last December, a huge breakthr...2024
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• Rafael Espinoza Dramatically Upsets Robeisy Ramírez In Title Win

Rafael Espinoza (24-0, 20 KOs) defied the odds to become the new WBO featherweight champion. The Guadalajara native won a majority decision against two-time Olympic gold medallist Robeisy Ramírez (13-2, 8 KOs) to claim the belt. While one judge saw the fight a 113-113 draw, the other two had it 115-111 and 114-112 for Espinoza. The Mexican becomes a world champion for the first time in his career....2023
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• Ramirez vs Espinoza, Zayas vs Fortea official for Dec. 9

Keyshawn Davis vs Jose Pedraza was slated to join the show before Davis’ suspension It took a while to get all the pieces together, but Robeisy Ramirez’s second title defense against Rafael Espinoza is finally set for December 9th in Pembroke Pines, Florida. This doesn’t look remotely competitive. Though he doesn’t have the strongest body of work among active featherweights, Ramirez (13-1, 8 KO) h...2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 16): Tszyu, Janibek, Shigeoka brothers take over 105, more

Tim Tszyu kept his standing at 154 lbs as he shoots for the biggest fights he can find | Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Tim Tszyu kept his standing at 154 lbs, same with Janibek Alimkhanuly at 160, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 30. It won’t be a big update, but it’ll be an update. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight...2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more

Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez is still the king at 168 lbs, plus more! Rankings go up Mondays. No update next week, so the next will come on Oct. 16. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (10) Mike Perez vs TBA, Oct. 14 Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs (6) Vincenzo Gualtieri, Oct. 14 Junior Middleweigh...2023
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• Ajagba vs Goodall headlines Nov. 4 ESPN+ show in Lake Tahoe

The original main event between Robeisy Ramirez and Rafael Espinoza will reportedly now land on December 9th Quick schedule update: news broke last week that Robeisy Ramirez would likely defend his WBO featherweight title atop a November 4th ESPN+ show in Lake Tahoe. That’s no longer the case, as Top Rank announced yesterday that Efe Ajagba vs Joe Goodall will serve as the main event. Salvador Rod...2023
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"BoxingScene.com’s 2023 Upset of the Year: Rafael Espinoza Over Robeisy Ramirez"

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"Rafael Espinoza scored what will undoubtedly be an Upset of the Year candidate, trading knockdowns with Robeisy Ramirez and outworking the heavily favored Cuban southpaw over 12 heated rounds to earn a majority decision over the defending featherweight titleholder on Saturday in Pembroke Pines, Florida."

• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more

Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut | Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Devin Haney looked fantastic in his 140 lb debut. Is he the new top dog in that division? Usually rankings updates go up on Mondays, but there’s not enough to do one on the 18th, and then the 25th is (1) Christmas, and (2) one day before a Naoya Inoue fight, so the next update will come on Tuesday, Dec. 26 a...2023
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• Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more

David Benavidez has earned a shot at Canelo Alvarez next | Photo by David Becker/Getty Images David Benavidez has earned a shot at Canelo Alvarez next, plus Subriel Matias’ case at 140, Lamont Roach Jr, and more! Next update comes on Monday, Dec. 11. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Cruiserweight: (2) Chris Billam-Smith vs Mateusz Masternak, Dec. 10 Junior Welterweight: (7) Ryan Garcia...2023
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• Ramirez vs Espinoza, Zayas vs Fortea official for Dec. 9
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• Ajagba vs Goodall headlines Nov. 4 ESPN+ show in Lake Tahoe
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• Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more
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• Lopez vs Leo in the works for Aug. 10

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images Angelo Leo has won four straight since falling to Stephen Fulton in 2021 IBF featherweight champion Luis Alberto Lopez’s second fight of 2024 is on the table, as Salvador Rodriguez reports that “Venado” is in “advanced” talks to face Angelo Leo somewhere in the States on August 10th. Leo (24-1, 11 KO) outclassed late replacement Tramaine Williams for th...2024
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• Rafael Espinoza recevies WBO title from Ivan Calderon
Arriving with mariachis singing the classic Mexican theme “El Rey,” the new World Boxing Organization (WBO) Featherweight champion, Rafael Espinoza, from México, came to Corozal with his family and work staff. “Divino” was there to officially receive his world championship belt in a family gathering that included prospects, world champions, and personalities of the sport.… Rafael Espino...2023
• Robeisy Ramírez vs. Rafael Espinosa: How To Watch And Full Fight Card

Robeisy Ramírez (13-1, 8 KOs) defends his WBO featherweight title against Rafael Espinoza (23-0, 20 KOs) on Dec. 9 in Pembroke Pines, FL. The bout headlines a Top Rank event at the Charles F. Dodge City Center. ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes will broadcast the fights for viewers in the US. Those in the UK and Canada can catch it on Sky Sports and TSN. “Aside from being very concentrated on this fig...2023
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 7-10

Devin Haney and Regis Prograis meet Saturday on DAZN PPV | Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Devin Haney and Regis Prograis meet Saturday on DAZN PPV, plus more on this week’s schedule! Highlights! Devin Haney moves up to 140 and looks to take the WBC belt from Regis Prograis, who probably won’t just let him do it without a struggle! Robeisy Ramirez returns to defend his featherweight title in a...2023
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• Ramirez vs Espinoza, Zayas vs Fortea official for Dec. 9
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?

Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? | Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Can Tyson Fury still say he’s the top heavyweight, or does Oleksandr Usyk deserve the spot? No update next week! Or the week after because the 11th has basically nothing and the 4th isn’t real big alone, though there are ranked fights. So we’ll have a SUPER...2023
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• Rankings (Sept. 25): Where does Zhilei Zhang stand at heavyweight? Plus more!

Zhilei Zhang has earned a spot in heavyweight’s upper tier | Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Has Zhilei Zhang earned a seat at the top four table in the heavyweight division? Rankings go up Mondays. There WILL be an update next week! Back-to-back weeks with updates for the first time in a bit! It likely won’t become regular. Ranked fights the next three weeks: Heavyweig...2023
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• Rafael Espinoza upsets Robeisy Ramirez by majority decision, wins WBO featherweight title

Rafael Espinoza scored what will undoubtedly be an Upset of the Year candidate, trading knockdowns with Robeisy Ramirez and outworking the heavily favored Cuban southpaw over 12 heated rounds to earn a majority decision over the defending featherweight titleholder on Saturday in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The post Rafael Espinoza upsets Robeisy Ramirez by majority decision, wins WBO featherweight ti...2023
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• Rafael Espinoza Has No Issue With Robeisy Ramirez Rematch: He Gave Me The Opportunity
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• Rankings (Oct. 2): Canelo’s reign continues, more
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?
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• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more
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• Rafael Espinoza: I Knew I Had To Drop Robeisy Ramirez To Win!
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• Rankings (Sept. 25): Where does Zhilei Zhang stand at heavyweight? Plus more!
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• Rankings (Nov. 27): It’s time for Canelo vs Benavidez, plus Matias, Roach, more
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• Rafael Espinoza vs. Sergio Chirino Headlines Stacked Vegas Top Rank Card
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• Rafael Espinoza Dramatically Upsets Robeisy Ramírez In Title Win
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• Robeisy Ramirez vs Rafael Espinoza full fight Video – 2023

AllTheBestFights.com posted: Review by AllTheBestFights.com: 2023-12-09, great boxing match: Robeisy Ramirez vs Rafael Espinoza gets three stars (take a look at our ranking of the Best Boxing Fights of 2023). Espinoza vs Ramirez is scheduled to take place Saturday, December 9th, at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines (Florida, USA), in a 12-round featherweight ... Read more...2023
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• Rankings (Dec. 11): Is Haney No. 1 at 140? Plus Ryan Garcia, Rafael Espinoza, more
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 7-10
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• ‘I Am Determined to Close the Year With a Bang ‘: Xander Zayas About to Go Next Level?

Coming up on Saturday, December 9, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Puerto Rican junior middleweight contender Xander Zayas wants to make a statement – and end 2023 in style. The contender will be the co-feature fight for Top Rank Boxing’s ESPN show in a scheduled 10-round battle with Spain’s Jorge Fortea. Zayas recently spoke from a training session for the Fortea upcoming bout. Xan...2023
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• Ramirez vs Espinoza, Zayas vs Fortea official for Dec. 9
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• Rankings (Oct. 30): Can Tyson Fury still be called the world’s best heavyweight?
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• Davis vs Pedraza joins Ramirez vs Espinoza on Dec. 9

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The fight marks Keyshawn Davis’ fourth of 2023 Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis will end a four-fight 2023 campaign with his toughest test to date, as Mike Coppinger reports that he’ll fight Jose Pedraza on Top Rank’s December 9th Robeisy Ramirez vs Rafael Espinoza show in Pembroke Pines, Florida. That main event was originally scheduled for November 4th, b...2023
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• Rankings (Oct. 16): Tszyu, Janibek, Shigeoka brothers take over 105, more
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