The Ramirez vs. Barthelemy ringwalks are scheduled 11 p.m. ET / 4 a.m. UK with the event set to begin at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. UK live in DAZN.
On April 27, the spotlight will shine on Jose Ramirez as he tangles with Rances Barthelemy, and Vergil Ortiz Jr. as he clashes with Thomas Dulorme. This Golden Boy event is set to unfold at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California live on DAZN.
Ticket hunters, mark your alarms for Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. PT. Your golden tickets await, ranging from $225 to a more modest $40, fees not taking a back seat. Dash over to Ticketmaster.com or GoldenBoyPromotions.com to claim your spot. For those with quick fingers, a pre-sale kicks off today, March 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. PT on Ticketmaster, just whisper the code: GBPFRESNO, and you’re in.
Headlining this grand affair, Fresno’s own Jose Ramirez, an Olympian with a trophy case that’s seen better days, steps back into his ring after a year’s hiatus, looking to dust off his gloves against Las Vegas’ Rances Barthelemy. With the echoes of his last knockout still ringing, Ramirez is all set to give his hometown fans a night to remember. Barthelemy, not one to walk quietly into the night, eyes this fight as his golden ticket to boxing immortality, aiming to etch his name as Cuba’s first three-division world champion.
Not to be overshadowed, the co-main event sees Vergil Ortiz Jr., a knockout artist with a perfect record, sizing up Thomas Dulorme. Ortiz, one fight shy of a world title shot, promises to keep the adrenaline pumping after his jaw-dropping performance earlier in the year. Dulorme, hungry for a significant showdown, knows Ortiz well from their sparring days and guarantees a brawl that’ll have fans spilling their popcorn.
Oscar De La Hoya, the puppet master behind Golden Boy, can barely contain his excitement, promising a night that’ll carve itself into Fresno’s history. With both Ramirez and Ortiz Jr. eyeing world championship glory, they first need to navigate past two seasoned warriors in a night that promises to deliver more than just punches.
Alfie Sharman of DAZN and Tom Brown of TGB Promotions are already placing their bets on this being more than just a fight night; it’s a festival of fists and fury. And for the local hero Ramirez and the Texas tornado Ortiz Jr., their manager Rick Mirigian couldn’t be prouder, declaring this event a monumental moment for Fresno and the Central Valley.
JOSE RAMIREZ, U.S. OLYMPIAN AND FORMER UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION: “First off, a big shoutout to the Almighty. It’s truly a thrill to share the stage with such incredible talents; my fellow 2012 Olympic Teammates and brilliant fighters like Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Oscar Duarte are on the undercard. It’s a privilege to be part of the boxing world, especially here in the Central Valley. We are grateful for all the fans, the unwavering support, and our sponsors.
“I’m all set for this Saturday. My aim is to climb back to the top and reclaim all those belts. I still believe I’m at the pinnacle of the 140-pound division. This Saturday is about making a big statement, something I’ve been honing in the gym. A huge thanks to Oscar and Golden Boy for this chance.”
VERGIL ORTIZ, JR., UNDEFEATED SUPER WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER: “Not much to say at the moment. Just know we had a solid training camp, went all in, and had some top-notch sparring. I’m a fan of running – did plenty of that. Beyond that, I’m just pumped about Fresno and eager for everyone to see us in action this Saturday night.”
- Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Start Time: 7:00 p.m. PT (USA) / 3:00 a.m. (UK)
- Streaming: DAZN
- Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California
Ramirez vs. Barthelemy fight card
- Jose Ramirez vs. Rances Barthelemy; Super lightweight
- Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs. Thomas Dulorme; Super welterweight
- Oscar Duarte vs. Joseph Diaz Jr; Super lightweight
- Marlen Esparza vs. Gabriela Alaniz; For Esparza’s WBC, WBO and WBA women’s flyweight title
- Raul Curiel vs. Jorge Marron Jr; Welterweight