NABA Tremendous Flyweight Titleholder John “Scrappy” Ramirez (10-0, 8 KOs) of Los Angeles will headline the primary Golden Boy Battle Night time on DAZN present of the 12 months at Fantasy Springs Resort On line casino on Thursday, February 23. Ramirez will defend his NABA title in opposition to Luis “Callado” Padilla (15-3-2, 2 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico. The occasion might be broadcast dwell worldwide on DAZN starting at 6:00 p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET.
“Excited is an understatement. Once I left soccer for boxing I all the time envisioned a stage like this to showcase my arduous work and dedication and I’m sincerely grateful to have the chance now,” mentioned “Scrappy” Ramirez.
“It has been a protracted street to get right here however I need to thank my workforce, Golden Boy, DAZN, the WBA and Mr. Gilberto Ramírez, Oscar and Eric, and all my followers and supporters from the world over for this chance. That is only the start and I can’t wait to headline this present at Fantasy Springs on DAZN.”
As chief assist of the cardboard, Coachella Valley’s beloved, undefeated native fighter Manuel “El Meny” Flores (14-0, 11 KOs) will measure up in opposition to Mangua, Nicaragua’s Marvin Solano (24-8, 8 KOs). The eight-round bantamweight combat might be assured motion, as Flores’s final six fights have all been knockouts.
“As promised, Golden Boy is delivering one of the best combat nights,” mentioned Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “On February 23, combat followers will get to see gifted, rising prospects who’ve star potential. Scrappy Ramirez is a chief instance of that – the followers will be capable of really feel the vitality he brings as our particular important occasion.”