Devin Haney vs Jose Ramirez round-by-round updates: Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez: Live round-by-round updates

After a year away and a no-contest drama against Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney returns to the ring against a hungry, power-punching Jose Ramirez in Times Square.

Haney enters the fight with a pristine professional record of 31 wins, no losses, and one no-contest. Fifteen of those victories have come by knockout, while the rest have been earned by decision.

Haney’s most recent outing, against Garcia in April 2024, ended in controversy initially as a majority decision loss after being dropped three times. However, it was later ruled a no-contest due to Garcia’s failed drug test.

Before that, Haney put on a masterclass against Regis Prograis in December 2023, winning a dominant unanimous decision to claim the WBC super lightweight title. That followed back-to-back wins over Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr.

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Ramirez, meanwhile, has built his career on clean, calculated boxing. Though his last knockout win came against Richard Commey, he has consistently outclassed opponents over twelve rounds. His resume also includes convincing wins over Rances Barthelemy and Viktor Postol. He wields a record of 29 wins and 2 losses, with 18 of those wins coming by knockout.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for the live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez clash:

Round 1

Ramirez snaps Haney's head with a stinging jab. Haney seems hesitant to exchange. Both fighters have barely thrown anything up until this point. Haney lands a few jabs, and Ramirez tries to return fire.

Our Score: 10-9 Ramirez

Round 2

Ramirez corners Haney against the ropes and tries to sneak in an uppercut. Haney looks frantic, and the fight hasn't started yet, according to the analyst team. The commentary team is giving Haney a tough time for his lack of offence. Snapping jabs from Haney and Ramirez returns fire.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (19-19 overall)

Round 3

Ramirez with the bob and weave movements now. Good little left hook from Haney. Ramirez stings Haney with a left hook and follows up with multiple punches. A jab and left hook from Haney. Ramirez needs to be calculated as Haney hurts him with a right hand. He doesn't have the speed advantage to beat Haney to the counter.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (29-28 overall)

Round 4

Ramirez is telegraphing his attacks, and Haney is comfortable with moving off the ropes. Beautiful left hook from Haney. Solid one-two combination from Haney. He connects with the left hook again, and Ramirez needs to string together combinations.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (39-37 overall)

Round 5

The lack of activity is frustrating the fans and the analyst team alike. Good right hand and a left hook lands for Haney. A very dry round that has been the story of the fight so far!

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (49-46 overall)

Round 6

Ramirez attacks with the lead left hook. A far better round from Ramirez as he tries to push the pace. Haney lands a strong combination. Haney stifles his rival with a three-punch combination. Good body shot from Haney and a following hook.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (59-55 overall)

Round 7

Ramirez is showing urgency early on in the seventh round. Haney resorts to moving around the ring. Haney is scoring with one punch and cutting off the ropes. Ramirez is equally hesitant in exchanges, and this hasn't been a very exciting contest so far.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (69-64 overall)

Round 8

Haney works the jab and keeps scoring. Good hard right-hand shot from Haney. Another lead left hook from Haney. A brief moment of active action as Haney lands few good combinations.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (79-73 overall)

Round 9

Haney is comfortable floating around the ring and scoring. Haney sticks to his jab and lead left hook attacks. Ramirez is tracking Haney down but doing nothing with it. Haney snaps a few jabs to bag another round.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (89-82 overall)

Round 10

Haney sticks to his game plan and doesn't deviate from it. Ramirez's urgency isn't translating into offense. Haney lands a few jabs and a straight right hand.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (99-91 overall)

Round 11

Ramirez tries to punch through the guard of Haney. He tries to score with the left hook, but Haney dodges the punch. Round after round, pretty much the same fight!

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (109-100 overall)

Round 12

Haney continues to score with the jabs. Ramirez's corner seems frustrated with his performance. He snaps Ramirez's head with a jab and circles around.

Our Score: 10-9 Haney (119-109 overall)

Official Result

Devin Haney defeats Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision (119-109, 119-109, and 118-110)

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