YUMA, Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – For boxing fans, Yuma residents were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet junior welterweight boxing champion Jose Ramirez.
Meet and Greet at Paradise Casino on Saturday from noon to 2pm.
Ramirez signed a photo he provided. He also signed people’s boxing his gloves and belts and even people’s hats. Ramirez also took a photo with a fan.
“I’m glad I’m here. You know, I’m going to say hello to different crowds and meet different fans who support boxing. I’m just here to have a good time,” Ramirez said.
This is Ramirez’s first visit to Yuma.
“It was amazing. There was a tribute to Prince last night in Quechan. It was a pretty cool show by the team in Las Vegas that came and we got there just in time for the show.”
Davis vs. Garcia promo
Ramirez enjoyed his time in Yuma, but was also there to promote a big boxing match that was advertised as “it doesn’t get any better.” Javonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia.
While the match was in Las Vegas, Ramirez hosted a livestream at the Paradise Casino.
Who was Ramirez rooting for? He said, “It’s one of those fights where even me as a professional can say something that could be completely different. It’s one of those fights.”
With a boxing record of 28 wins and 1 loss, Ramirez spoke about one loss in his impressive boxing career.Undisputed Light Welterweight Champion Josh Taylor
“Had I won that fight, I would have been the first Mexican-American fighter to win all four belts in one division. It would have been history, but unfortunately it was a short loss,” Ramirez said. said.
get back what you lost
After losing the match to Taylor, Ramirez came back and won the last two matches.
according to Paradise Casino press releaseRamirez is trying to regain what he lost: the world title.
“We have two fighters fighting at Madison Square Garden on June 10,” detailed Ramirez.
The June 10 match that Ramirez spoke about is between Taylor and Teofimo Lopez. According to Ramirez, whoever wins that match will fight him in September or October to regain the world title.
Davis was declared the winner of Saturday’s boxing match, defeating Garcia by a seventh-round knockout.
