Here are live round-by-round updates for the Devin Haney vs. Jose Ramirez co-main event held on Friday at Times Square in New York City.
The co-main event was broadcast on DAZN pay-per-view.
Devin Haney (31-0, 1 NC) returned to the ring for the first time since his controversial April 2024 bout against Ryan Garcia. In that fight, Garcia missed weight and initially won by majority decision. However, the result was later changed to a no-contest after Garcia failed a drug test for a banned substance. This decision restored Haney`s undefeated record, while Garcia received a one-year suspension.
In this 144-pound catchweight contest, Haney faced Jose Ramirez (29-2). Ramirez, a former light welterweight champion, was looking to recover from a recent loss to Arnold Barboza.
Below is the live round-by-round report of the fight:
Round 1: The fight began with an early clinch as Haney leaned into Ramirez, pushing him towards the center. They quickly separated. The first minute saw very few punches thrown. Haney landed a jab and circled constantly around the ring. Ramirez attempted to pursue with his jab but struggled to connect. Haney landed another jab, one of the rare significant strikes. There was little action overall, though Haney`s few punches did land.
Round 2: Haney continued his high-movement strategy, getting his cardio work in. He landed a quick jab. Ramirez`s output remained low as well. Haney landed another good jab, then slipped under a Ramirez punch leading to a tangle. Haney connected with a good left hook and landed a jab to Ramirez`s face. He then slipped in a right hand. Commentary criticized Haney`s tentative performance, but Ramirez was even less active.
Round 3: Haney led with a left hook, followed by a counter left that landed cleanly on Ramirez`s chin. A quick combo from Haney scored. Ramirez attempted to pressure Haney but wasn`t throwing punches. Another right hand from Haney connected. Ramirez landed a left hook as Haney ducked into it. Haney responded with a right and a solid jab.
Round 4: Haney displayed significant side-to-side movement with minimal punching activity. Fortunately for him, Ramirez was barely throwing anything. Haney landed a jab and a left hook. Haney started putting more power into his shots, but Ramirez seemed to anticipate them. Haney landed another left hook. It was unclear what the game plan was for either fighter at this point.
Round 5: Ramirez landed a glancing jab, one of the few punches in the first minute. Haney continued circling relentlessly. Haney landed a 1-2 combination. Ramirez landed a jab. Haney connected with a quick left. A brief clash led to a tie-up before they returned to ducking and dodging.
Round 6: Ramirez started the round throwing a couple of punches, which didn`t land but showed some initiative. Haney landed a sharp counter right. Ramirez was pawing with his jab. This round saw slightly more action. Ramirez landed a jab, then a nice body shot, following up with another to the body. Haney drove a right to the body. Haney jabbed while Ramirez took some chances, which Haney mostly avoided. Ramirez landed a right hand. He was pressuring Haney into a corner, and while not pretty, it was somewhat effective.
Round 7: Very little action marked the start of the seventh round. Haney landed a quick two-punch combo and tested Ramirez with his jab. The fight resembled a staring contest for periods. Ramirez threw a lunging right. Haney had a brief burst of activity to close the round.
Round 8: Haney`s circling remained prominent. He did just enough with his jab, landing a good one as Ramirez attempted to advance. Haney landed a lead left hook and followed up with a three-punch combination that scored. Ramirez landed one to the body after a separation. Haney became more active in the final 30 seconds, showing offensive bursts.
Round 9: Haney began the round with a good combination. He landed a clean right hand that visibly affected Ramirez. A lead left hook from Haney connected as Ramirez offered little in response. Ramirez landed a left hook. Haney used his pawing jab effectively to set up a right hand. Ramirez jabbed to the body.
Round 10: Ramirez tried to walk Haney down, but Haney tied him up. The early part of the round was uneventful. Haney scored with a right hand. He landed short punches inside during another tie-up. Ramirez connected with a jab. Haney landed a punch, then skillfully dodged a Ramirez flurry. Ramirez landed another punch as he became more adventurous.
Round 11: Ramirez came forward, and Haney pushed his way out of the corner. The intense staring continued. Ramirez let his hands go, but Haney easily ducked away. Ramirez landed a body shot. Haney countered with a 1-2. Haney landed jabs while circling. A fast counter right from Haney caught Ramirez off balance.
Round 12: The final round saw little action as the fight approached its conclusion. Haney`s circling remained on point. Ramirez flicked out ineffective punches. Haney popped Ramirez with a jab and moved out of the corner. He did the minimum required to stay out of trouble, circling and dodging whenever Ramirez got close. Haney landed another jab. Both fighters clearly got their cardio workout for the night.
Official Result: Devin Haney defeated Jose Ramirez by unanimous decision with scores of 119-109, 119-109, and 118-110.
