Former WBO/WBC Super Lightweight Champion Jose Ramirez of Avenal, California will be back in the ring this Saturday, November 16th when he takes on unbeaten Arnold Barboza of Long Beach, California. The 12-round WBO Eliminator from Saudi Arabia can be seen live in most nations on DAZN. Ramirez lost his belts and the first fight of his pro career in May, 2021 when he dropped a close unanimous decision to Josh Taylor after being dropped in rounds six and seven.
He bounced back in March, 2022 with a 12-round unanimous decision over Jose Pedraza and then stopped Richard Commey in the 11th round a year later. His last fight, which took place in April, resulted in a wide 12-round unanimous decision over former world champion Rances Barthelemy. Barboza was last in action in April when he downed Sean McComb via a 10-round unanimous decision.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza.
- Date: Saturday, November 16
- Time: 4:00 PM EST or 1:00 PM PST
The fighters are expected to ringwalk at around 9:00 PM UTC at The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which is 4:00 PM EST or 1:00 PM PST on the West Coast of America, or 9:00 PM GMT in the UK.
What has been said?
Ramirez Said:
“Arnold Barboza said he was chasing me but I was trying to unify titles and become undisputed,” said Ramirez. “I got busy. But now he stands in the way for me to reclaim my titles. It's time to get it on. I'm grateful for the opportunity. It's going to be a great show. It will be the kind of fight to get everyone in Saudi Arabia excited about boxing.”
Barboza Said:
“This is a fight I've been wanting since 2019 but for whatever reason it never happened,” said Barboza. “I was treated like a stepchild, watching Ramirez get main event fights, big fights and promoted right while I was scratching and clawing and banging on the door.
“I tried every forum and even signed with the same thief manager. I'm not with him anymore, and the fight happens. Thanks to Oscar De La Hoya. He's a man of his word. When I signed with Golden Boy, he said I was going to get this fight, and he was a man of his word.
“I respect Jose Ramirez as a fighter and person. I know he's not scared of anybody. But this is personal. I'm coming with everything. I'm training in Big Bear, California harder than ever. I'm going to give it my all and come out on top November 16.”
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