In a thrilling twelve-round contest, Jose Ramirez, the former unified super lightweight world champion boasting a record of 29-1 with 18 KOs, clinched a unanimous decision victory against the seasoned 38-year-old Rances Barthelemy, a former champion across two weight classes with a record of 30-3-1 and 15 KOs. The fight took place on Saturday night at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.

From the opening bell, Ramirez unleashed a barrage of punches, maintaining relentless pressure that became the hallmark of the bout. Despite this, Barthelemy showcased his resilience and experience, landing several potent straight lefts that momentarily staggered Ramirez.

As the rounds progressed, the tide turned. Ramirez’s unyielding assault began to take its toll on Barthelemy, who showed signs of fatigue. By the midway point, Ramirez had firmly seized control of the match, dictating the pace and flow.

The judges’ scorecards reflected Ramirez’s dominance with tallies of 119-108, 119-109, and 118-110,

In an electrifying display of boxing prowess, Vergil Ortiz Jr., the undefeated super welterweight contender with an impressive record of 21 victories and no losses, all by knockout, delivered a devastating body shot to Thomas Dulorme.

Dulorme, who entered the ring with a record of 26 wins, 7 losses, and 1 draw, with 17 of those wins by knockout, was floored 2 minutes and 39 seconds into the first round. The powerful blow sent Dulorme to the canvas for the full count. With this victory, Ortiz has now set his sights on a new challenge. He is scheduled to square off against former world champion Tim Tszyu on August 3 in Los Angeles. This upcoming match promises to be a thrilling encounter.

In the super lightweight division, Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (28-2-1, 22 KOs) delivered a commanding performance against former world champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (33-6-1, 15 KOs). Over nine intense rounds, Duarte’s relentless pace and power were on full display as he pummeled Diaz with a series of unyielding attacks.

The bout was a testament to Duarte’s work ethic and ring mastery, as he consistently outmaneuvered and outpunched Diaz. The culmination of his efforts was evident when, at 2:32 of the ninth round, the referee deemed it necessary to halt the contest, awarding Duarte a victory by stoppage.

This win marks a significant milestone for Duarte, reaffirming his status in the super lightweight ranks, while Diaz faces the aftermath of a challenging phase in his career, having suffered defeats in five of his last six fights.

In the flyweight division, Gabriela “La Chucky” Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs) emerged victorious, securing the WBC, WBA, and WBO titles by split decision in a highly-anticipated rematch. Her opponent, the former world champion Marlen Esparza (14-2, 1 KO), unfortunately lost her belts on the scale the day before the fight. Throughout the match, Alaniz was the aggressor, consistently pressing the action which translated into her winning scores of 97-93 and 96-94 on two of the judges’ cards. Despite the split, with Esparza being favored 98-92 on the third card, Alaniz’s performance earned her the championship titles.

In another bout, the undefeated NABF welterweight titleholder Raul “El Cugar” Curiel (15-0, 13 KOs) showcased his power against Jorge Marron Jr. (20-5-2, 7 KOs), concluding the fight impressively in the first round. Curiel’s precision body shots led to two knockdowns, prompting the referee to stop the fight at 1:31. This swift victory further solidifies Curiel’s unbeaten record and his standing as a formidable contender in the welterweight division.