'I will stay the champ,' Ramos tells Rigo

WBA super-bantamweight champion Rico Ramos (20-0, 11 KOs) of Los Angeles weighed in at 122 pounds yesterday while his challenger in tonight's contest, 31-year-old Ireland-based Cuban Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs) tipped the scales at 120.5lbs.

The highly-anticipated bout will be shown live on UK television by Premier Sports. 

RICO RAMOS: “A lot of people are doubting me for this fight but who cares? It's me and him in that ring. I came to keep that title. I'm the WBA champ and I will stay the champ.

“It's hard work to stay the champion. I put a lot of hard work and dedication into this. I'm still moving, man. I've got my son, he's two, that keeps me motivated. I've got my fans, my friends, my family, it all keeps me motivated.”

GUILLERMO RIGONDEAUX: “Of course I should be the betting favourite. What should I expect from Ramos? He has to worry what to expect from me!

“I'm very happy for the opportunity to win a title with less than 10 pro fights. I'm ready for the challenge.” 

Image courtesy of Tom Casino/SHOWTIME L-R: Matthew Villanueva, Guy Robb, Rico Ramos, Guillermo Rigondeaux, Joel Diaz Jr, Michael Ruiz Jr