WBC/WBO junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez successfully defended his titles by beating mandatory challenger Viktor Postol (31-3, 12 KOs) via majority decision, Boxing Scene reports.
The judges' scores were 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112.
It was a competitive battle with both sides throwing tons of punches. Postol was relying on his jabs while Ramirez was trying to work at the close range. Both fighters were able to keep up the high pace which was clearly showcased in the twelfth round.
WBC/WBO junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez successfully defended his titles by beating mandatory challenger Viktor Postol
WBC/WBO junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez successfully defended his titles by beating mandatory challenger Viktor Postol
WBC/WBO junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez successfully defended his titles by beating mandatory challenger Viktor Postol
WBC/WBO junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez successfully defended his titles by beating mandatory challenger Viktor Postol
Nevertheless, it was Ramirez who left the ring with two world titles on that night. The judges' decision has generated a lot of controversy among the fans and boxing experts.
As we reported earlier, Ukrainian boxer Sergiy Derevyanchenko is going to challenge American Jermall Charlo for his WBC middleweight title on September 26.
It will take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
It will be Derevyanchenko's third shot at the world title: he previously lost to Danny Jacobs and Gennadiy Golovkin.
