Valley native and former unified junior welterweight world champion Jose Ramirez (26-1, 17 KOs) will make his long-awaited return to the ring on Feb. 5 at the Save Mart Center against former two-time world champion Jose “Sniper” Pedraza (29-3) on ESPN+. Ramirez returns for the first time since suffering...
Marc Castro Makes His Fresno Boxing Debut on Card Topped by Mikey Garcia
Fresno boxer Marc Castro (3-0, 3 knockouts) makes his homecoming this Saturday at Chukchansi Park in a bout that will be streamed live on DAZN. The Sunnyside High School graduate has started his young professional career as part of three marquee events — even opening the main broadcast for the...
Ramirez Does Enough to Stay on Course for Mega-Fight
Jose Ramirez wasn't his usual impressive self, but he did enough Saturday night in Las Vegas to remain in position for a mega-fight against Scotland's Josh Taylor. Ramirez successfully defended his WBC and WBO 140-pound world championship belts with a 12-round majority decision over Viktor Postol at the MGM Grand...
Jose Ramirez Fights Saturday, Watch His Career Highlights Now
It's finally going to happen Saturday night in Las Vegas. After two COVID-19 caused cancellations, Avenal native Jose Ramirez will defend his WBC and WBO world 140-pound belts against former division champion Viktor Postol of Ukraine. They were first supposed to get it on in February in China. Ramirez's manager,...
Jose Ramirez's Next Fight Could Be Last Dance for Champ in Fresno
One of the San Joaquin Valley's greatest athletes will be fighting in front of a hometown crowd one last time. Boxing champion Jose Ramirez announced his sixth and perhaps last fight at the Save Mart Center in Fresno. The WBC/WBO World Super Lightweight champ will take on Viktor Postol on...
Life Under Virus Quarantine: Boxing, Chalk Art and Waiting
RIVERSIDE — There's Zumba and boxing classes, lectures on business and taxes, and chalk art outside for the children. While it might sound like a local recreation center's offerings, it's actually part of daily life for 195 American citizens quarantined on a military base after being evacuated from the heart...
Boxing Champ Ramirez Emotional at Statue Unveiling
Fresno County loves Jose Ramirez, and the champ feels the same way. The WBO/WBC super lightweight world champion watched as a statue of his likeness was unveiled at the Fresno County Historical Museum inside the Big Fresno Fair on Tuesday morning. Listen to this article: For a man who...
Castros Knock at the Door of Their 2020 Olympics Dream
It's well above 110 degrees inside the small gym a stone's throw from the Clinton overpass in west-central Fresno on a recent Saturday afternoon. "Boom-boom, boom-boom," grunts 19-year-old Marc Castro when his rapidly firing gloves strike the mitts of his dad and trainer, Tony Castro. Listen to this article:...
Boxing Great Pernell Whitaker Dies; Hit by Car in Virginia
Pernell Whitaker, an Olympic gold medalist and four division champion who was regarded as one of the greatest defensive fighters ever, has died after being hit by a car in Virginia. He was 55. Police in Virginia Beach said the former fighter was hit by a car Sunday night. The...