Deon Elam Vs. Victor Ramirez Set for WAR – Boxing News
Former The Contender 4 (TV Series) participant Deon Elam (13-1, 7 KOs) will now take on former world champion Victor Ramirez (20-2- 15 KOs) on October 31st. The scheduled for 10 round bout will be for the IBF Latino cruiserweight title and will take place at the Teatro Griego Juan Pablo Segundo, in San Martin, Mendoza, Argentina. This is the third time the fight has been scheduled dating back to this past June. Ramirez was forced to pull out the first time due to injury and then Elam was forced to pull out the second time due to injury in July. Both fighters are completely healthy now and ready to square off. A fact that Elam’s team is thrilled about. “Our team is elated this fight is now going to happen. A very special thanks and appreciation to the local Argentinean promoter Osvaldo Rivero (O.R. Promotions) and also matchmaker Henry Rivalta for not giving up on this fight and making it happen. Trainer Buddy McGirt has Deon extremely ready for this fight and were confident he can pull off the upset,” said Journeyman Management CEO Andrew Zak.