Sampson Boxing announced the re-signing of featherweight Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez and junior middleweight Jorge “Demonio” Cota, both of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, to exclusive long-term promotional contracts. Ramirez (23-2-3, 10 KOs) is a 27 year-old southpaw with fast hands and super defense. He was last seen stopping formerly undefeated Cuban Leduan Barthelemy in four rounds last November. The pair had previously fought to a controversial draw, but this time Ramirez left no doubt. Cota (30-4, 27 KOs), also 27, has punching power and a hard-nosed relentless free-swinging style. Cota's last fight was a stoppage win over popular Thomas LaManna on the undercard of promotional stablemate Jeison Rosario’s title-winning stoppage of Julian Williams in January of this year.

 

Both fighters are trained by Pedro and Eduardo Montiel and managed by Manuel Montiel Jr., brothers of five-time world champion Fernando Montiel. 

 

“I have been given many good opportunities in my career and look forward to many more with Sampson Boxing,” said Ramirez. “Sampson told me if I work hard and do my job, he will get me in the right fights and we have both kept our word.”

 

“I am happy to continue to fight under the Sampson banner,” said Cota. “Sampson never gave up on me. I will continue to fight hard and work to win a world championship for my team.”

 

Lewkowicz says he’s happy to be continuing his promotional relationship with both Mexican warriors. 

 

“Both of these fighters are from the toughest parts of Mexico and they work everyday for more for themselves and their families. I am honored to remain part of their team and helping them fight their way to better lives. They are both good men who always show up to fight. They are both coming off big victories in their careers and when boxing starts up again, they will both see good opportunities to come.”