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Central Valley hero Ramirez set to defend title Friday night

Central Valley native, Fresno State alumnus and former Olympian Jose Ramirez is looking to defend his WBC Light Welterweight world title on national television against undefeated San Diego native Antonio Orozco at the Save Mart Center on Friday night.

Ramirez, who has a record of 22-0 with 16 knockouts, will face his toughest opponent to date in Orozco, who also has an undefeated record of 27-0. Orozco, is looking to make a name for himself in front of what is expected to be a large crowd.

With both fighters looking to secure themselves atop of respective weight classes, a win will cement the winner as a top candidate for a bigger, more lucrative fight.