Robeisy Ramirez, a renowned fighter with a record of 14-3 and 9 KOs, found himself in a distressing situation during his rematch against WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza. The event took place on Saturday night at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and ended with a technical knockout in the sixth round, just 12 seconds into the round.

The Dramatic Turn of Events in Ramirez vs. Espinoza

The Start of the Sixth Round

In the beginning of the sixth round, a sudden and unexpected turn of events occurred. Robeisy Ramirez, who had been giving a good fight in the first four rounds and had only taken a few shots in the fifth, suddenly stopped fighting after taking a right hand to his right eye. This punch had an immediate and visible effect as his eye started to swell during the post-fight press conference. Ramirez claimed afterward that he had been elbowed by Espinoza, which had caused double vision in his right eye. He stated that he couldn't see out of the eye and was prioritizing his health when he made the decision to stop fighting. It was clear that his eye was indeed swelling just moments after the fight, confirming that he was not faking.

Robeisy had shown great promise and had been on top in the early rounds. His performance against the 6’1″ Espinoza had been impressive, but this unexpected incident changed the course of the fight.

The impact of this stoppage was significant not only for Ramirez but also for the boxing community. It prevented a clear determination of who the better man between them was.

After the Loss

Following this disappointing loss, there are already calls for Robeisy to consider retirement. His physical appearance and performance have changed since his Olympic gold medal-winning days. He has put on weight and no longer looks like the same fighter he once was.

This loss marks a significant turning point in his career. It raises questions about his future in the boxing ring and whether he can regain his former glory.

The boxing community will be closely watching to see how Robeisy responds to this setback and what decisions he makes regarding his future.