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Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr

Barboza had to wait a long time for this fight.

He has come to Saudi Arabia and done the job.

It was a tight fight and if Ramirez had won the last round, we could have been looking at a draw.

However, this seems the right result, Barboza boxed well and dealt with the Ramirez game plan.

He also landed the most telling punches which played a major part in him getting this decision.

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Arnold Barboza Jr wins by unanimous decision

Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 10)

Barboza looks to end the fight strongly.

He lands a lot of punches and feels he has down enough to win this fight.

Ramirez still does not change his style but you have to question whether he landed enough telling punches.

Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 9)

Both fighters are still very much in this fight.

There is no need for a KO from either boxer as the only means to win, the card is very close.

Ramirez is trying to impose his own style right now.

He gets more clean jabs through the guard and into the face.

This one is too close to call.

Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 8)

This is going to be another tight one to call on the card.

Ramirez comes forward more, looking to force his opponent onto the ropes and into the corner.

He lands far more shots but towards the end of the round Barboza lands another clean hit.

The unofficial scorecard has a single point between the pair.

Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr (Round 7)

This may have been the game plan all along.

Barboza is looking to let his hands go far more now.

He catches Ramirez with an uppercut which he no doubt felt.

It brings Ramirez on the front foot more and the pair exchange blows for the remainder of the round.

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