At the Burg-Wächter-Castello in Dusseldorf, Germany, Victor Emilio Ramirez (14-1, 12KOs) stopped previously undefeated Alexander Alekseev (16-1, 15KOs) after nine rounds of action to capture the WBO interm-cruiserweight title. Alekseev's corner threw in the towel after feeling that their fighter had taken enough punishment. [details]