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Published 06/19/2022, 7:30 AM EDT

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Cuban boxing icon Robeisy Ramirez registered a stunning knockout win on Saturday at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Ahead of the fight, the two-time Olympic gold medalist appeared dancing in his dressing room. The video was filmed, and it went viral after the fight.

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ESPN Ringside reported this on Twitter. The video displayed the 28-year-old rising prospect showcasing his dancing skills with his team. Along with him, his coach and a guy in a black t-shirt followed his dancing moves. However, it was interesting, but it did not last long. After vibing to the music for a few seconds, Ramirez engaged in a warm-up session.

He tested a few of his punches on the knits with his coach and relaxed his body.

Highlights of victory claimed by Robeisy Ramirez

The fight card of the highly anticipated contest between Russian knockout machine Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr for the unification of WBC, IBF, and WBO titles presented another blockbuster showdown between Ramirez and unbeaten Abraham Nova. The duo collided to prove themselves more suitable for a title shot.

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With the bell ringing in the opening round, the pair expressed their intention that it would be an action-packed slugfest. Ramirez, who came up refueled with new energy after facing a loss in his professional debut, dominated the fight most of the time. His hand speed and power outclassed 21-0, Nova, who was most likely to produce the most challenging fight for Ramirez.

The Cuban fighter began creating problems for Nova in the third round. As he landed a few hooks on the latter, which wounded him badly and it did not take long from then to reach fruition. In the fifth round, Ramirez finally seized his opponent in the corner with a strong, sneaky left cross.

After the fight, Ramirez said, “This is the result of my evolution, the hard work I’ve done with my team. It’s the process, I’m trusting the process. It was all about the strategy.” Moreover, he thanked his team for assisting him.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi.
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