Robeisy Ramirez vs. Brandon Benitez: Live round-by-round updates
Robeisy Ramirez is set to take on Brandon Benitez in a 10-round featherweight bout at James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL on June 29, 2024. The fight will serve as the co-main event to the Teofimo Lopez and Steve Claggett clash.
The vacant WBO NABO featherweight title is on the line in the high-stakes battle. Ramirez enters the fight following the second loss of his professional career against Rafael Espinoza in December 2023. Meanwhile, wields a formidable 21-2 with 9 KOs.
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Robeisy Ramirez vs. Brandon Benitez live round-by-round updates
Round 1
Ramirez starts out in his customary southpaw stance while Benitez takes the center with the orthodox stance. Benitez digging early with the bodywork. Ramirez is sharp-sighted and demonstrates patience before unloading. The Cuban is loading up on the overhand left, something fans should keep a keen eye on in the following rounds.
Round 2
Ramirez finding success with the jab. Both fighters exhibit caution in the pocket while they unleash body strikes. A beautiful counter-jab stops Benitez on the tracks. Ramirez seems to be in control as he closes the round with a solid straight to the body.
Round 3
Ramirez picks up the pace in the third round landing solid left hands before stifling his opponent with a flurry of punches. Benitez smothers them well but the damage is adding up. Ramirez's three-punch combination is money as is his jab and bodywork. The proceedings heated up in the third round as both fighters showed no signs of slowing down.
Round 4
Ramirez's ring generalship is helping him get the better of exchanges. He's darting in and out masterfully and displaying polished skillsets. He's splitting his opponent's guard with the left hand and following up with the right hook. Another solid round in the books for the Cuban.
Round 5
The damage is starting to add up evidently with blood dripping from the nose of Benitez. Ramirez controls the tempo and diversifies the attacks with more punches up top. Benitez's punches carry more purpose but Ramirez is wise to his opponent's advances.
Round 6
Ramirez knocks on Benitez's high guard with volume strikes in an attempt to break in. A big counter-up top snaps Benitez's head back. Unfazed, the Mexcian keeps pressing forward only to be countered by overhand lefts and stinging blows to the breadbasket.
Round 7
'El Tren' starts the round with a short left punch. The fight has seemingly transpired into a sluggish affair now midway through the seventh round. Ramirez picking his shots now, angling in with left hands only at the opportune moment. Benitez pressures his opponent against the ropes but a hawk-eyed Ramirez blasts with a vicious uppercut. The Cuban puts a finishing touch on the masterclass with an emphatic knockout victory at the 2:46 mark of the seventh round and bolsters his case for a rematch against Rafael Espinoza.