John Ramirez vs. Lucas Emanuel Fernandez Fight Card, Odds, & Predictions

John Ramirez, right, punches Costa Rica's David Jimenez, left, during the fifth round of an interim world super flyweight title.
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The super flyweight clash between John Ramirez and Lucas Emanuel Fernandez is scheduled to go down on Friday as part of the boxing event inside SAP Center in San Jose, California.

With the better pro record, Ramirez heads into the match as the betting favorite with -1250 boxing odds, while Fernandez, who already has four losses in his record, will be the +700 betting underdog. A draw result has odds of +1800.

John Ramirez vs. Lucas Emanuel Fernandez Fight Odds

  • John Ramirez: -1250
  • Lucas Emanuel Fernandez: +700
  • Tie: +1800

John Ramirez vs. Lucas Emanuel Fernandez: Tale of the Tape

John RamirezLucas Emanuel Fernandez
Age2934
Height5’4”5’3½”
Reach68 inches72 inches
Record16-114-4-2
StanceOrthodoxOrthodox
TKO/KO Percentage56%64%

John Ramirez vs. Lucas Emanuel Fernandez: Prediction

My prediction is a decision win for Ramirez over Fernandez, as he’s the more technical and disciplined fighter. Both operate from long distance because they have fantastic jabs, which help them control the pace and tempo of a fight.

But since Fernandez has 4 inches of reach advantage against Ramirez, I think he’ll close the distance and force a close-range battle. This fight plan will not only effectively nullify the reach advantage of Fernandez, but also make him uncomfortable inside the pocket.

This is one area where Fernandez struggles, because once he’s in close range, he tends to panic and just throw haymakers to keep off the pressure. But the accuracy and patience of Ramirez will make him pay for this.

John Ramirez’s Recent Fight Results

Ramirez is a boxing contender from the U.S. who made his pro debut in 2020. In his last five bouts, he recorded four wins (Ronal Bautista, Ephraim Bui, Josue Jesus Morales, and Byron Rojas) and one loss (David Jimenez).

Lucas Emanuel Fernandez’s Recent Fight Results

Fernandez was a former WBO super flyweight title challenger, but in his last five matches, he only racked up two wins against Anyelo Munoz and Sixto Dionel Perez. Fernandez lost to Fernando Diaz and Abel Leandro Silva, and drew with Luis Guerrero.

John Ramirez vs. Lucas Emanuel Fernandez: Start Time

May 22, 9:30 p.m. E.T.

May 22, 8:30 p.m. C.T.

May 22, 7:30 p.m. M.T.

May 22, 6:30 p.m. P.T.

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.