David Jimenez is celebrating a title-clinching performance…
The 32-year-old Costa Rican professional boxer earned a unanimous decision victory over John Ramirez on the undercard of the Devin Haney–Ryan Garcia headliner on Saturday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Jimenez (13-1, 9 KOs) consistently outworked his super flyweight rival to deservedly earn scores of 117-111, 117-111 and 116-112, imposing himself on the inside, repeatedly targeting Ramirez’s body and undermining Ramirez’s attempts to fight at range and prioritize his jab.
The eighth round was particularly damaging for Ramirez (16-1, 11 KOs), because of the consistent punishment he was forced to absorb, and to the extent he was forced to attempt to hold.
With the win, Jimenez earned the interim WBA title.
In the post fight interview, Jimenez stated he will talk to his team regarding his next move but wants to fight for a title.