Jesus Ramos Jr. Opens Stacked Benavidez vs. Morrell Card with Showdown Against Jeison Rosario
Rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. (21-1, 17 KOs) will square off against former unified champion Jeison Rosario (23-4-1, 17 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight clash on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout kicks off the highly anticipated PBC Pay-Per-View event, available exclusively on Prime Video.
Main Event Opener: Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Jeison Rosario
Jesus Ramos Jr. (21-1, 17 KOs)
The 23-year-old Ramos is coming off a dominant TKO victory over Johan Gonzalez in May 2024. Known for his power and precision, Ramos sees this bout as an opportunity to make a statement.
Ramos: “I’m training for the knockout. Fans will see a better, sharper version of me, ready to dominate and prove I belong at the top.”
Jeison Rosario (23-4-1, 17 KOs)
The former unified WBA and IBF champion famously upset Julian Williams in 2020. Rosario brings a wealth of experience and knockout power, making him the toughest test of Ramos’ career to date.
Ramos: “I watched and admired Rosario’s win over Williams. Now, I’m ready to face him and show how much I’ve grown as a fighter.”
Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Broadcast: Pay-Per-View on Prime Video
Start Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
Full Card Highlights
Main Event:
- David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. – Interim WBC and WBA Light Heavyweight Titles
Co-Main Event:
- Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton Jr. – WBC Featherweight Title Rematch
Undercard:
- Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro – All-Mexican super lightweight clash
- Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Jeison Rosario – 10-round middleweight opener
Key Points
- Main Event Opener: Ramos seeks to prove himself against former unified champion Rosario.
- Broadcast: Exclusively on Prime Video Pay-Per-View.
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- Tickets: On sale now via AXS.com.
NLP-Friendly Breakdown
- Event: PBC Pay-Per-View – Benavidez vs. Morrell
- Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
- Date/Time: February 1, 2025 | Main Card: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT
- Main Fights:
- David Benavidez vs. David Morrell Jr. (Light Heavyweight Titles)
- Brandon Figueroa vs. Stephen Fulton Jr. (WBC Featherweight Title)
- Isaac Cruz vs. Angel Fierro (Super Lightweight)
- Jesus Ramos Jr. vs. Jeison Rosario (Middleweight Opener)
- Broadcast: Pay-Per-View on Prime Video
Ramos’ confidence is commendable, but it might lead to overestimating his abilities against Rosario. The former champion’s experience and tactical prowess could easily turn the tide, proving that youth alone isn’t enough in this sport.
While Ramos may have power, he is stepping up against a seasoned fighter in Rosario. Experience often outweighs raw talent in boxing. This match could expose Ramos’ vulnerabilities, making it a risky gamble for his career.