World Boxing Council super lightweight title holder Jose Ramirez electrified a near-capacity crowd on Fourth of July afternoon at the Tioga Sequoia Brewery’s beer garden with his lightning-quick hands. But he may not get to use them any time soon.
Ramirez, an Avenal native, was scheduled to defend his title in a 12-round bout against Danny O’Connor of Massachusetts Saturday at Fresno’s Save Mart Center. However, O’Connor did not make weight the following day and was dropped from Saturday night’s card, according to the Fresno Bee. As of Friday afternoon, it was unclear if there would be a replacement for him.