(March 28th) WBA interim light heavyweight world champion Albert Ramirez and former British world champion Lerrone Richards will finally settle their score on June 4 in the main event of a card presented by Eye of the Tiger at the Casino de Montreal.

“Albert Ramirez holds the interim world title, but Lerrone Richards has the notoriety and reputation of being one of the most avoided boxers in England. Both have a lot to gain and a lot to lose, but we are confident that with a victory, Albert Ramirez’s name will be in all discussions for major fights with Bivol, Beterbiev, or Benavidez,” said EOTTM president Camille Estephan.

In August 2025, Albert Ramirez (22-0, 19 KOs) captured the WBA interim title by stopping top-10 contender Jerome Papellone in the 7th round of a bout held in front of more than ten thousand spectators in Libya and broadcast globally on DAZN. Ramirez was then scheduled to defend his title on February 5 against Richards before being hospitalized on an emergency basis just 24 hours before the fight.

However, Ramirez’s absence did nothing to diminish his reputation as one of the best light heavyweights in the world. In addition to his interim crown, he remains ranked #2 and #4 in his division by BoxRec and Ring Magazine. Now back at 100%, he intends to make up for lost time by finally settling matters with Richards.

“Being a champion isn’t just about fighting, it’s also about knowing how to handle the moments when you can’t. Not being able to step into the ring in February was difficult, but it now allows me to come back even stronger. On June 4, there’s no more waiting. I am the champion, and I’m coming to show it to everyone—Richards first,” said interim world champion Albert Ramirez.

In the opposite corner, Lerrone Richards (19-1, 4 KOs) has remained patient over the past four months. The former IBO super middleweight world champion, who notably defeated former world champions such as Carlos Góngora and Giovanni De Carolis, says he is more motivated than ever to pull off an upset, sharing the same ambitions as his opponent.

“I am delighted to be back fighting at world level. The cancellation of the fight was unfortunate, but I’m glad it has been rescheduled and looking forward to the encounter. The date has changed, but the goal stays the same. Albert Ramirez is a top opponent, and I know what I bring to the table. It’s two of the best in the world at 175 lb facing each other. The goal is about becoming interim champion and putting myself in position to becoming a WBA world champion at 175 lb,” said Lerrone Richards, the WBA’s 9th-ranked contender

Also in action on June 4, NABF light heavyweight champion and Tokyo Olympic medalist Imam Khataev (11-1, 10 KOs) will make his return to Montreal. Two-time Olympian Dzmitry Asanau (12-0, 6 KOs), currently WBC Continental and IBF Intercontinental lightweight (135 lb) champion, will also put his top-3 world ranking on the line. The electrifying WBC Continental super lightweight (140 lb) champion Jhon Orobio (17-0, 15 KOs) will aim for a fourth title defense in under a year. In a fight initially scheduled for last March, Montreal’s Christopher Guerrero (16-0, 9 KOs) will defend his WBC Continental welterweight (147 lb) title against hard-hitting Gatineau fighter Samuel Rodriguez (12-0, 11 KOs). Undefeated prospect Avery Martin Duval (15-0-1, 8 KOs) and Canada’s only Olympic medalist in nearly 30 years, Wyatt Sanford (6-0, 2 KOs), will also be in action.

EOTTM will announce an eighth fight in the coming weeks. The full #RamirezRichards event will be broadcast on Punching Grace, while TVA Sports will air the preliminary bouts.

Tickets for the June 4 card, presented by Eye of the Tiger, are on sale now via Ticketmaster (click here).

Since 2008, Eye of the Tiger has been committed to recruiting the most promising talent, arming them with the tools and support to ensure their success, and creating opportunities that will allow them to scale the greatest heights of their endeavors. In order to achieve excellence, we work as arduously and with the same ferocious determination as our athletes do in the ring.

Ten years after its inception, EOTTM is as determined than ever and reiterates its goal of building a force to be reckoned with on the international scene, and to train champions who will transcend the sport and kindle passions.

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