Rances Barthelemy (30-2-1, 15 KOs) rebounded from a defeat by Gary Antuanne Russell in July, securing a contentious majority decision against Omar Juarez (14-2, 5 KOs) in a super lightweight match.
Jose Ramirez (29-1, 18 KOs) and Vergil Ortiz Jr. (21-0, 21 KOs) were victorious in their respective fights on Saturday night at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, on the Golden Boy-promoted card.
Former WBC/WBO light welterweight champion Jose Ramirez (29-1, 18 KOs) got a narrow escape after being hurt four times on Saturday before settling down to defeat former two-division world champion Rances Barthelemy (30-3-1, 15 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision at the Save Mart Arena in Fresno, California.
Jose Ramirez, a former U.S. Olympian and ex-champ, finally dusted off his gloves after a year to school Rances Barthelemy in what could generously be called a snoozer.
Two-division world champion Danny “Swift Garcia dominated in his super welterweight debut Saturday night, cruising to a majority decision victory over exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr.
Robert Easter Jr. and Rances Barthelemy fought to a split-draw in their matchup for the vacant WBA Lightweight World Title Saturday on SHOWTIME from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Easter And Barthelemy Clash For WBA Lightweight Title Tomorrow At 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT Live On SHOWTIME®
WBA Lightweight World Title – 12 Rounds
Robert Easter – 133 ¾ lbs
Rances Barthelemy – 135 lbs
Referee: Kenny Bayless; Judges: Tim Cheatham (Nev.),
Former lightweight champion Robert Easter Jr. and former two-division champion Rances Barthelemy went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they meet for the vacant WBA Lightweight title this Saturday live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m.
Former Two-Division World Champion Barthelemy Takes on Robert Easter Jr. for WBA Lightweight Title This Saturday, April 27 Live on SHOWTIME® from The Chelsea Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and Presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Slick and classy Cuban Rances Barthelemy, 27-1(14) faces Robert Easter Jr. on April 27th, and the two once-beaten fighters will duel for the vacant WBA lightweight title along with the vacant IBO belt.