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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:...

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