As the year draws to a close, the boxing world is preparing for a few exciting events. Fans are eagerly awaiting the December 21 showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Naoya Inoue‘s title defense follows a week later. However, there are several intriguing shows scheduled in between to keep fans engaged. One such fixture is set to take place tomorrow at the Toyota Center in Ontario, California, where the welterweight clash between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel will headline the night. The Golden Boy event, titled ‘Rocha vs. Curiel’, will feature multiple thrilling matchups, including a highly anticipated super flyweight match between John Ramirez and Ephraim Bui.

Ramirez joins the fight following a first career loss to David Jimenez on the April 20 Ryan Garcia–Devin Haney showdown. Bui, on the other hand, remains unbeaten. He headlined the September 9 clash against Yusniel Abrahante in his last engagement. So ahead of their much-anticipated face-off, let’s explore how the two fighters stand toe-to-toe against each other.

John Ramirez vs. Ephraim Bui: Tale of the Tape—Breaking Down the Numbers

John ‘Scrappy’ Ramirez, born on May 20, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, stands 5 feet 4 inches, or 163 centimeters, tall and has a hand reach of 68 inches, or 173 centimeters. Ephraim Bui, born on December 3, 1999, in Virginia, is slightly taller at 5 feet 5 inches, or 165 centimeters, although his reach details are not available.

In terms of weight, Ramirez weighed in at 114.2 pounds for his last fight against David Jimenez. Bui tipped the scales at 114.8 pounds for his most recent bout against Yusniel Abrahante. Five days from now, John Ramirez will celebrate the fourth anniversary of his debut.

Fighting since December 18, 2020, he has thus far participated in 14 bouts. He secured wins in 13, out of which 9 came via early stoppages. Ephraim Bui debuted on May 1, 2021, five months after Ramirez marked his. Nevertheless, he boasts an impressive record of ten fights where he has yet to suffer a single defeat. Nearly 80% of the Bui’s wins ended through knockouts.

John Ramirez vs. Ephraim Bui: Head-to-Head Prediction: Who Has the Edge?

John Ramirez enters the fight as the slight favorite, with an estimated 81% chance of victory. His experience, including multiple high-profile bouts, gives him a clear edge. Ramirez has fought seven times in 2021 and then shifted to two or three fights per year. His upcoming match against Bui will be his second in 2024.

On October 21 last year, Ramirez knocked out Ronal Batista. However, his two previous bouts went the distance and were decided by the scorecards. For some fans, a major concern could be his recent loss to Jimenez. Nevertheless, John Ramirez handled the defeat maturely, acknowledging that it taught him valuable lessons to refine his craft.

He reflected, “I learned I have what it takes to be world champion. I took the loss and, instead of complaining, right after that fight I started to think about what had happened and why. I have the skills, and I’m capable of being world champion… I won’t be fighting on emotion; I’ll be using my brain. I need to use my brain, not my heart.”

He will have to because he will be facing an unbeaten opponent. Before he went against Ernesto Irias on January 20 this year, Ephraim Bui knocked out all of his opponents early in the fights. But there’s one problem: the fight against Ramirez will be the first ten-round bout for Bui. His opponent, on the other hand, is a past master when it boils down to distance.

Style Assessment

A close perusal of his last bouts against Irias and Cuevas reveals Ephraim Bui has the requisite chin to withstand an attack. But does he have the gas to last a full ten-round bout? That’s where John Ramirez may leverage some advantage knowing that Ephraim Bui will rely on his powerful shots to score a knockdown.

Endowed with an educated jab, Ramirez knows how to keep his opponent away. But at close quarters, he seems to have a predilection towards throwing hooks. But, as the David Jimenez fight proved, against an adversary having a top-order physical fitness, Ramirez tends to lose his rhythm, often resulting in a switch over to clinching.

A dyed-in-the-wool southpaw, Ephraim Bui relies on his straight left to deliver powerful knockout punches that send opponents to the canvas. Trained by former featherweight boxer-turned-trainer Ronnie Shields, Bui has become a formidable knockout specialist who takes calculated risks and uses his devastating left hand to potentially change the course of a match.

For Ramirez, a win would be crucial to improving his ranking and positioning himself for future title eliminators, or perhaps even a title shot. For Bui, a victory would elevate his career to new heights and put him on the map as a top contender in the super flyweight division.

As both fighters bring unique skills and strengths to the table, the outcome of this fight is uncertain. Will Ramirez’s experience and ability to fight at a distance prevail, or will Bui’s knockout power and undefeated record carry him to victory? We’ll find out tomorrow night at the Toyota Center.

Between Ramirez and Bui, who’s your pick for the win tomorrow?