Hometown favorites will headline a fight night in California on March 25. In a super lightweight affair between former world champions, Jose Ramirez faces Richard Commey, The fight will be inside the Save Mart Center in Fresno and airs on ESPN+ in the U.S. and Sky Sports in the U.K.
Born in Avenal, Ramirez won the WBC super lightweight title in 2018 before adding the WBO title at the expense of Maurice Hooker the following year. Ramirez lost a unanimous decision to Josh Taylor in an undisputed title bout in 2021 but rebounded in March 2022 with a win over former champion Jose Pedraza.
Commey turned pro in 2011 and primarily fought in his home country of Ghana to start his career. He failed to win the IBF lightweight title against Robert Easter Jr. in 2016 but eventually won the belt by defeating Isa Chaniev in 2019. Since losing the belt to Teofimo Lopez in his second defense, Commey has gone 1-1-1. His last fight was a split decision draw against Pedraza.
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While the main event will not be a title fight, there will be an eagerly anticipated world championship bout on the undercard. Here is a look at the opener of the Top Rank-produced card.
Jose Ramirez vs. Richard Commey undercard
Seniesa Estrada vs. Tina Rupprecht
- Division/Weight: Minimumweight
- Estrada record: 23-0
- Rupprecht record: 12-0-1
- Belts at stake: WBA and WBC minimumweight titles
A unification bout is the only additional main card bout that will air on ESPN programming. Seniesa Estrada, recently signing with Top Rank, faces Tina Rupprecht for the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine minimumweight titles.
Estrada (23-0) turned pro in 2011 and started her career fighting in her home of California. "Super Bad" won the interim WBA flyweight title against Marlen Esparza in 2019, and the WBA minimumweight title in 2021 against Anabel Ortiz. She has defended the latter belt twice.
The 30-year-old is in the record books for the fastest knockout in women's boxing history, taking out Miranda Adkins in seven seconds. With Bob Arum’s promotion following a run with Golden Boy, Estrada, with nine wins via knockout, is looking to become one of the most recognized names in women's boxing. Estrada's goal is to become undisputed at minimumweight, then do the same in other divisions.
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“I want to give Tina credit for being a world champion who isn’t afraid of a unification fight, unlike Yokasta Valle,” Estrada said. “Since we couldn’t get Yokasta into the ring, we decided to do one better and fight the woman who beat her. The Fresno fans are passionate, and they are in for a great show.”
Rupprecht (12-0-1) turned pro in 2013. In 2017 she won the interim WBC minimumweight title against Anne Sophie Da Costa, and since being promoted, has defended the title six times. Her last fight was a unanimous decision win against Rocio Gaspar in December. The fight will be Rupprecht’s first in America, as she has primarily appeared in Germany.
“To fight in America against a fellow world champion in a world title unification is a dream come true for me,” Rupprecht said. “Seniesa is considered one of the sport’s best fighters, and I look forward to seeing who is the true number one in the division. This will be a Fight of the Year candidate and another huge night for female boxing. I’m going to be victorious and return to Germany with two world title belts.”
When is Jose Ramirez vs. Richard Commey?
- Date: Saturday, March 25 | Sunday, March 26
- Start time: 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT
- Main event: 11:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. GMT | 2:30 p.m. AEDT (approx.)
Ramirez vs. Commey takes place on March 25. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 2 a.m. GMT | 1 p.m. AEDT. Ramirez and Commey should ring walk around 11:30 p.m. ET | 3:30 a.m. GMT | 2:30 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
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How to watch Jose Ramirez vs. Richard Commey
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. March 25 | ESPN+ |
| United Kingdom | Sun. March 26 | Sky Sports |
| Australia | Sun. March 26 | Kayo |
In the United States, Ramirez vs. Commey is available on ESPN+.
In the U.K., you can watch the fight on Sky Sports.
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Jose Ramirez vs. Richard Commey price: How much does the card cost?
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $13.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
You can pay $9.99 for a monthly subscription to ESPN+ or buy an annual subscription for $99.99.