Ramiro Cesena Signs Managerial Pact, Returns on Maidana Card, March 26

Ramiro Cesena has added some business muscle to assist advance his profession from prospect to budding contender.

BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the 22-year-old junior light-weight from Baja California, Mexico has signed with Shapiro Sports activities & Leisure and Legacy Sports activities Administration.

“I couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about signing with Shapiro Sports activities & Legacy,” Cesena informed BoxingScene.com of the transfer. “They’ve a fantastic workforce that may get me the larger fights that I’ve been lacking.”

Cesena (14-0, 11KOs) spent his first three years as a professional completely in Mexico earlier than first connecting with Legacy Sports activities Administration, headed by Karim Akkar. Cesena appeared on the undercard of an August 13 present that includes former junior middleweight champion Austin Trout, with the undefeated rising prospect claiming an eight-round, majority determination win over fellow unbeaten Bekman Soylybayev.

The identical association is in place for Cesena’s subsequent struggle, which is able to consummate the take care of Legacy and Shapiro. Cesena will seem on the March 26 card in Dubai topped by the stunning ring return of former welterweight titlist Marcos Maidana.

“I’m delighted to welcome Ramiro to the workforce,” Akkar informed BoxingScene.com. “We’ve had the pleasure of getting Ramiro on certainly one of our earlier reveals in Dubai and he confirmed me he has the potential to grow to be World Champion with our steering. We sit up for his journey persevering with in 2022 and past, and Ramiro rising to all challenges we put in entrance of him.”

In additionally bringing aboard Shane Shapiro—head of Shapiro Sports activities & Leisure—Cesena joins a rising record of spectacular expertise. At present beneath steering of the Los Angeles-based promoter are: prodigious junior middleweight Yoelvis Gomez (5-0, 5KOs), 2016 Cuban Olympian and present heavyweight prospect Lenier Pero (6-0, 3KOs); and—in a co-promotional capability—present IBF junior featherweight obligatory challenger Marlon Tapales.

“I’m excited to convey Ramiro Cesena into the household,” Shapiro informed BoxingScene.com. “At solely 22 years of age, Ramiro has some nice wins on his resume and he at all times reveals the hallmarks of the basic Mexican fighters that all of us love to observe – grit, willpower, coronary heart and the urge for food for a battle.

“I’m able to ship him the life altering alternatives right here within the USA that every one Mexican fighters appear to be constructed for.”

Cesena has simply accomplished his fourth 12 months as a professional, having made his debut in February 2018 at simply 18 years of age. 12 months 5 will start along with his March 26 showcase slot versus Tanzania’s Adam Kipenga (11-2-1, 7KOs), although along with his sights set a lot greater for the remainder of 2022 and past.

“I’m grateful for the chance to signify my nation of Mexico, climb the rankings and show I’m right here to remain,” vows Cesena. “Hopefully I can struggle Robson Conceicao, Jamel Herring or any of the highest names in my weight class.”

Jake Donovan is a senior author for BoxingScene.com. Twitter: @JakeNDaBox