Boxing Match Preview: Rodrigo Ramirez (8-3-0) vs. Samuel Carmona (10-1-0)

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EVENT OVERVIEW

ProBox Fight Night: Ramirez vs. Carmona

Bout: Rodrigo Ramirez vs. Samuel Carmona

Venue: Live! Casino Hotel, Hanover, Maryland

Start Time: 7:00 PM ET (per event listings)

Weight Class: Flyweight (112 lbs)

Bout Type: Professional Boxing

Indoor venue — no weather impact.

INJURY REPORT

As of April 30, 2026:

No reported injuries

No camp disruptions

Both fighters cleared for competition

No medical flags appear in any public listings.

FIGHTER PROFILES & RECENT FORM

Samuel “La Esencia” Carmona

Record: 10–1 Age: 27 Nationality: Spain Height: 5’4″ Stance: Orthodox

Carmona is a world‑class technician with elite amateur pedigree, including:

2016 Olympian

Former WBA interim flyweight title challenger

Exceptional footwork and counterpunching

He is one of the most polished flyweights outside the world‑title tier.

Recent Form (Last 5)

Win — Decision

Win — KO

Loss — Decision (vs. Julio Cesar Martinez, world title fight)

Win — Decision

Win — KO

Strengths

High‑level technical boxing

Excellent footwork and angles

Strong counterpunching

Championship‑level experience

Weaknesses

Not a heavy puncher

Can be low‑volume at times

Occasionally allows opponents to steal rounds

Rodrigo Ramirez

Record: 8–3 Age: 25 Nationality: Mexico Height: 5’3″ Stance: Orthodox

Ramirez is a rugged, pressure‑based fighter with:

High work rate

Durable chin

Classic Mexican forward‑marching style

He thrives in close‑range exchanges and attempts to overwhelm opponents with volume.

Recent Form (Last 5)

Win — KO

Loss — Decision

Win — Decision

Loss — KO

Win — Decision

Strengths

Aggressive pressure

High punch output

Durable and willing to engage

Weaknesses

Limited defensive movement

Can be countered cleanly

Less technical than Carmona

MATCHUP BREAKDOWN

Technical Striking

Carmona: Elite precision, footwork, timing

Ramirez: Volume and pressure

Edge: Carmona

Defense

Carmona: Slick, evasive, hard to hit clean

Ramirez: Absorbs shots to give shots

Edge: Carmona

Power

Neither fighter is a one‑punch KO threat, but Ramirez carries more natural aggression. Edge: Slight Ramirez

Experience

Carmona has fought at world‑title level. Edge: Carmona

Intangibles

Ramirez’s pressure could test Carmona’s pace. Edge: Even

FIGHT ODDS

Rodrigo Ramirez               + 270

Samuel Carmona              – 380

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 30, 2026

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