Josh Kelly vs Placido Ramirez Prediction: Clash for the WBO International Belt

The WBO International welterweight belt is up for grabs in a 12-round fight between Placido Ramirez and Josh Kelly. Sunderland, the United Kingdom's Beacon of Light, will play host to this weekend's anticipated boxing extravaganza. With a live stream on DAZN, the bout is sure to be the day's most anticipated main event. Placido Ramirez's last-minute substitution for the injured Roarke Knapp added an element of surprise to the match, which promised an unexpected twist.

With a record of 14-1-1 (7 KOs), Josh Kelly has been the champion of the Commonwealth and the British light-middleweight titles since 2022. Josh Kelly now has the WBO International Super Welterweight Title, which he earned by unanimous decision in 2023 against Gabriel Corzo. In 2022, Kelly won the vacant WBO International Super Welterweight Title with a victory over Lucas Bastida. That same year, he challenged Troy Williamson for the British Super Welterweight Title. With an eye toward a future world championship, the 27-year-old orthodox fighter plans to defend his international crown. Kelly competed for Great Britain at the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 2015 European Games in Baku, where she stood at 5 feet, 10 inches tall with a 72-inch reach.

Ramirez defeated Lukasz Wierzbicki to claim the vacant Republic of Poland International Welterweight Title at the beginning of 2023. Only one of his last five matches has ended in a loss. With a record of 20 wins and 3 loses in his professional career, Placido Ramirez enters the ring. Even though Kelly had it bad, Ramirez is still well-respected for his skills and poise, which shine through in his easygoing attitude while fighting.

The fight will most likely be intensely competitive. When battling on the offensive, Kelly's style—which is defined by quick hands and self-assurance—presents a formidable challenge to his opponents. While Josh Kelly's technical abilities made him a favorite, the addition of Ramirez's strength made the game more unpredictable. Both boxers have shown remarkable resiliency, so I could see this fight going the distance. In the end, I'm leaning toward a unanimous decision victory for Josh Kelly.