Rafael Espinoza vs. Robeisy Ramirez: Full video highlights

WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza defended his title in dramatic fashion against former champion Robeisy Ramirez, securing a sixth-round TKO victory at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The co-feature bout, part of a card headlined by Emanuel Navarrete’s rematch with Oscar Valdez, delivered intense action and an unexpected conclusion.

Ramirez, known for his bodywork, started strong, targeting Espinoza’s midsection with punishing jabs and hooks. The opening rounds saw Ramirez outmaneuvering the undefeated champion, exploiting openings with precision and showing little interest in headshots.

Espinoza, however, began to adapt by the third round, finding success with his uppercuts and counterpunches.

As the fight progressed, Espinoza ramped up the pressure, landing combinations that forced Ramirez onto the back foot. Both fighters traded shots in heated exchanges, but it was clear that Ramirez was struggling to maintain his rhythm under Espinoza’s relentless pace.

The bout took a dramatic turn in the sixth round when Ramirez abruptly stepped away mid-exchange, signaling to the referee that he could not continue. Upon closer inspection, swelling around Ramirez’s eye revealed the damage, reportedly caused by an accidental elbow earlier in the fight.

Ramirez claimed the injury impaired his vision, leaving the referee with no choice but to end the fight.

Espinoza’s victory, marked by his ability to adjust and capitalize on openings, brings his record to an impressive 26-0. Ramirez, now 14-3, displayed moments of brilliance but was ultimately undone by the unexpected injury.

Check out some of the highlights from the boxing event below.

Robeisy Ramirez entered the fight venue in style:

Check out both boxers getting their hands wrapped:

Rafael Espinoza warms up before making his way into the ring:

Espinoza and Ramirez enter the ring:

In the third round, the Cuban boxer managed to catch the champion with a left hand:

In the sixth round, Ramirez signaled to the referee that he could no longer continue, surprising the fans:

Check out Ramirez's immediate reaction below: