Fresno, Calif. - USA Olympian and undefeated professional boxer Jose Ramirez (13-0, 10 KO's) will return home to defend his NABF title against Rob "Red Hot" Frankel in "Fight For Water 4," Saturday, May 9 at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California.

 

Ramirez-Frankel will be the main event on Top Rank's nationally televised "Solo Boxeo Tecate" on UniMas beginning at 11:00 pm ET/PT.

 

Frankel, a rugged veteran with 33 wins and yet to be knocked out, becomes the gatekeeper for Ramirez to advance to the next level. "If Jose Ramirez picks up a convincing over Rob "Red Hot" Frankel, he's ready to be promoted from prospect to contender," said hall of fame promoter Bob Arum

 

Frankel has been in the ring with, and went the distance, with 3 former world champions (Lamont Peterson, David Diaz and Paul Spadafora) and two handfuls of world title challengers and contenders.

 

Frankel also has a win over a Pacquiao - Bobby Pacquiao - brother of the legendary Manny Pacquiao.  Bobby retired after that bout.

 

"I have trained hard for this fight and fighting at home always motivates me even more, I will be ready come May 9th to give my hometown a title defense," Said Ramirez

 

Ramirez last fought in his hometown on October 25th, in front of a record-setting 10,000 people watched him capture his first title. 

 

"Look for Ramirez to embrace the opportunity.  He has pushed himself hard in the gym and will come ready to showcase his talent for his home town," said agent/Promoter Rick Mirigian

Also featured on the card will be Irvin Garcia in the co-main event (nephew of world famous trainer Robert Garcia and World Champion Mikey Garcia)  Central Valley-based, Top Rank promoted fighters Daniel Valdivia and Joe Lopez, as well as the pro debut of Alex Rojas and Julian Lopez.

Tickets are $18, $40, $68, and $110. There are also a select amount of VIP floor tables that seat 10. All tickets are available at the FCEC Main Box Office (Selland Arena, 700 M Street Fresno, Ca.) Mondays-Fridays from 10am-6pm. Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster at http://www.Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 1.800.745.3000, and all Ticketmaster outlets (including select Vallarta and Save Mart Supermarkets).