Boxing Match Preview: Albert Ramirez (21-0-0, 18 KOs) vs. Jerome Pampellone (19-2-0, 12 KOs)
Event Details
Title: WBA Light Heavyweight Interim Title Eliminator
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Location: Martyrs of Benina Stadium, Benghazi, Libya
Broadcast: DAZN
Ring Walks (Approx.): 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
Format: 12 Rounds, Professional Boxing
Undercard: Cuello vs. Rios main event
Tale of the Tape
Attribute | Albert Ramirez | Jerome Pampellone |
Record | 21-0-0 (18 KOs) | 19-2-0 (12 KOs) |
Age | 33 | 29 |
Nationality | Venezuela π»πͺ | New Zealand π³πΏ |
Height | 5’11” (182 cm) | 6’0″ (183 cm) |
Reach | 75″ (191 cm) | 75″ (191 cm) |
Stance | Southpaw | Orthodox |
Weight Class | Light Heavyweight (175 lbs) | Light Heavyweight (175 lbs) |
Fighter Profiles
π»πͺ Albert Ramirez
Style: Aggressive southpaw with knockout power
Strengths: High KO ratio (86%), relentless pressure, clean technique
Recent Form: Stopped undefeated Michael Alan Flannery in Round 2 (June 2025)
Momentum: Undefeated and surging toward world title contention
π³πΏ Jerome Pampellone
Style: Tactical orthodox boxer with resilience
Strengths: Adaptability, ring IQ, bounce-back ability
Recent Form: First-round KO of Plaisakda Boonmalert (Feb 2025)
Past Setbacks: Narrow losses to Malik Zinad and Conor Wallace in 2024 IBF eliminators
Matchup Analysis
This bout is a classic clash of momentum vs. redemption. Ramirez enters as the undefeated knockout artist, while Pampellone looks to reclaim his standing after two razor-thin defeats. Ramirezβs power and pressure could overwhelm Pampellone early, but the Kiwiβs experience and composure may allow him to weather the storm and counter effectively. Expect Ramirez to push the pace and target the body, while Pampellone will aim to box smart and exploit openings with sharp counters.
FIGHT ODDS
Albert Ramirez – 900
Jerome Pampellone + 550
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 7, 2025