Robeisy Ramírez turns 31 today

Two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez turns 31 today, following an injury loss to WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza on Dec. 7 in their rematch at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona .

Injury to Robeisy Ramírez

Former WBO 126-pound champion Robeisy (14-3, 9 KOs) was forced to retire in the sixth round after suffering a right eye injury. It turns out that Ramirez had suffered an orbital fracture in his right eye.

Robeisy believes the injury occurred early in the fight after being elbowed by the 6’1″ Espinoza in the fourth round. Replays showed Robeisy getting nailed by an elbow from Espinoza like a stick in that round.

Before the injury occurred in the sixth, Robeisy had been beating Espinoza and looked to be on his way to victory. However, as in the first bout, Espinoza was catching Robeisy with accidental elbows. His height makes him a danger to shorter fighters, who are elbowed when he throws his uppercuts.

What’s next for Robeisy?

Ramirez has yet to announce his plans for his next fight after he recovers from his eye injury. He has now lost twice to Espinoza, and it would be wise for the Cuban talent to move on.

The 5’6′ Robeisy needs to focus on fighting normal sized fighters in the featherweight division as Espinoza is a monster of a nature. He’s more designed to fight at 135 or 140 with his height instead of exhausting himself to fight smaller guys at 126. Robeisy is unbeatable when he fights regular-sized featherweights.

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— Top Boxing (@trboxing) December 20, 2024