Follow the live round-by-round coverage of the Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez co-main event. The fight took place on Friday in Times Square, New York City, broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view with an expected start time around 7:30 p.m. ET.
Devin Haney (31-0, 1 NC) steps back into the ring following a highly controversial bout with Ryan Garcia in April 2024. That fight saw Garcia miss weight before winning by majority decision. The result was later overturned to a no-contest after Garcia tested positive for a banned substance, reinstating Haney`s perfect record and leading to a one-year suspension for Garcia. Haney is now competing in a 144-pound catchweight fight against Jose Ramirez (29-2). Ramirez, a former light welterweight champion, is looking to rebound from his recent loss to Arnold Barboza.
Round-by-Round Commentary
Round 1
The fight opens with an early tie-up, quickly separated. Little action in the first minute. Haney lands a jab and starts circling widely. Ramirez tries to land his jab but can`t connect effectively. Haney lands another jab, part of his limited output. Scoring is tricky, but Haney`s few landed punches are notable.
Score: 10-9 Haney
Round 2
Haney continues his extensive movement. He lands a quick jab. Ramirez also shows low output at this stage. Haney connects with another good jab. They tangle after Haney evades a punch. Haney lands a good left hook and sticks his jab in Ramirez`s face, then slips in a right hand. The commentary criticizes Haney`s unusual performance, but notes Ramirez is even less active.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 20-18 Haney)
Round 3
Haney lands a lead left hook and a counter left that cracks Ramirez`s chin. A quick combo from Haney follows. Ramirez walks Haney down but isn`t throwing punches. Haney lands another right hand and a solid jab. Ramirez lands a left hook as Haney ducks.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 30-27 Haney)
Round 4
Haney displays significant side-to-side movement with minimal punching. Fortunately for him, Ramirez is barely throwing. Haney lands a jab and a left hook. He starts throwing with power, but Ramirez seems to see the shots coming. Another left hook from Haney lands. It`s unclear what either fighter`s strategy is.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 40-36 Haney)
Round 5
Ramirez lands a glancing jab, one of the few punches thrown in the first minute. Haney continues circling constantly. Haney lands a 1-2 combo. Ramirez jabs. Haney lands a quick left. A brief clinch occurs, and they return to ducking and dodging. Lackluster action continues.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 50-45 Haney)
Round 6
Ramirez starts the round with a couple of punches, missing, but showing intent. Haney lands a sharp counter right. Ramirez paws with his jab. This round sees slightly more activity. Ramirez lands a jab and a nice body shot, then goes to the body again. Haney drives a right to the body. Haney jabs, while Ramirez takes chances with punches Haney avoids. Ramirez lands a right and pressures Haney in the corner. It`s messy, but effective for Ramirez.
Score: 10-9 Ramirez (Overall, 59-55 Haney)
Round 7
Very little action to start the seventh round. A camera feed briefly goes down. Haney lands a quick two-punch combo and tests Ramirez with his jab. The fight resembles a staring contest. Ramirez throws a lunging right. Haney shows a burst of activity to close the round.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 69-64 Haney)
Round 8
Haney`s circling remains prominent. He does just enough with his jab, landing a good one as Ramirez attempts to advance. Haney lands a lead left hook and a three-punch combo that scores. Ramirez lands one to the body after a separation. Haney becomes busier with 30 seconds left. It makes one wonder where this activity has been.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 79-73 Haney)
Round 9
Haney begins with a good combination. There`s little follow-up beyond a tie-up. Haney lands a precise right hand that visibly affects Ramirez, who is offering little resistance now. Haney lands a lead left hook. Ramirez lands a left hook. Haney uses a pawing jab to set up a right hand effectively. Ramirez jabs to the body.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 89-82 Haney)
Round 10
Ramirez walks Haney down, but Haney simply ties him up. The round is uneventful. Haney scores with a right hand and short punches inside during clinches. Ramirez pops Haney with a jab. Haney lands a punch and successfully dodges a Ramirez flurry. Ramirez lands a punch as he takes a risk.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 99-91 Haney)
Round 11
Ramirez moves forward, and Haney pushes out of the corner. The intense staring contest continues. Ramirez lets his hands go, but Haney easily ducks away. Ramirez attacks the body. Haney lands a 1-2 combo and jabs as he circles. A fast counter right from Haney catches Ramirez off balance.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 109-100 Haney)
Round 12
The final round is three minutes away from ending the fight and leading to the main event. One ponders if Haney`s performance has jeopardized a potential Ryan Garcia rematch. Very little happens in this round. Haney`s circling game is on point. Ramirez flicks out ineffective punches. Haney pops Ramirez with a jab and evades the corner. He does the minimum to avoid Ramirez, circling and dodging backward when approached. Haney lands another jab. Both fighters certainly got their cardio workout tonight.
Score: 10-9 Haney (Overall, 119-109 Haney)
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