Robeisy Ramirez reveals mission to regain WBO belt

On June 29, the former WBO featherweight world champion won Robeisy Ramirez (13-2, 8 KOs) returns to the ring against Brandon Leon Benitez (21-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round fightwhich will be the co-feature of Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett. The whole map shall take place at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, FL. Viewers in the United States can watch the action live on ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes. Sky Sports will broadcast the event in the UK and Ireland, while those in Canada can do so on TSN. Before his comeback fight, Ramirez has revealed his mission to fight Rafael Espinoza again.

Robeisy Ramirez vs. Brandon Leon Benitez

Ramírez vs Espinoza II

A win for Ramirez will help him get another shot at the world title, regaining the title he lost in his surprise defeat to Rafael Espinoza in December. The defeat to Espinoza was as dramatic as they come, as the two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist was eliminated in round 12.

The immediate rematch did not take place as Espinoza wanted to make an interim defense, which he did in his crushing victory over Sergio ChirinoA win for the Cuban fighter would seemingly cement Top Rank’s plans for an Espinoza-Ramirez rematch before the end of the year. Steve Claggett will look to thwart those plans and is on a seven-fight winning streak that includes his career-best win, a split decision victory over former WBA “regular” featherweight titleholder Xu Can in October 2022.

Ramirez ready to fulfill his mission

During his mission to regain his title, Ramirez said through an interpreter: “Getting my world title back is now my mission.”

He continued: “Throughout my life and boxing career, I have always used setbacks as motivation. This time is no different.”

Regarding his approach to this fight, the Cuban fighter said: “I approached this training camp with a renewed sense of responsibility, seriousness and great mental focus.”

He added: “I just want my loyal fans to know that this journey is far from over. Before the end of the year I will be world champion and this comeback will be legendary.”

His opponent seems ready to spring a surprise: “I’ve been looking forward to a big fight like this for a while,” said Benitez“Now that I have the chance, I’m going to take advantage of it. So I’m here to win.”