Mexican update: Israel Ramirez to feature on Berchelt undercard
Mexican update: Israel Ramirez to feature on Berchelt undercard
Source: WBC
25/07/2024
Source: WBC
25/07/2024
This Saturday, July 27th, Mexican super bantamweight Israel ¨Azulito¨ Ramírez will host Venezuela's Edixon Pérez. The ten-round duel will support the main event of the evening in which ex-champ Miguel Berchelt (39-3) will feature against Jeremy Triana (15-5-3) in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Ramírez (20-2, 10 KOs), born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, will enter the ring for the second time during 2024 after defeating Jesús Arechiga Valdez by unanimous decision. Ramírez is 24 years old, has a knockout power ratio percentage of 50%. He has accumulated a streak of four wins and one loss in his most recent five bouts. In addition, it will be the first time as a professional that he wil face a Venezuelan fighter.
Pérez (28-10-1. 22 KOs), originally from Bolívar, Venezuela, will make his first fight in 2024, having defeated Gustavo Nuñez at the end of last year by knockout in the first round. Pérez, 32 years old, has a knockout power exceeding 70%. He has accumulated two wins, two losses and a draw in his most recent matches. His most recent victory on foreign soil was at the beginning of 2022 in the Dominican Republic against Ranfis Encarnación (21-4).