Iconic trainer Freddie Roach guided Jose Ramirez to the World Boxing Council super lightweight world title, but it will be Robert Garcia in the champion’s corner as Ramirez takes on Danny O’Connor today.  Ramirez signed with Roach after representing the United States at the 2012 London Olympics in a partnership that produced 22 straight professional wins — 16 knockouts — and a world title with his defeat of fellow American Amir Imam in New York on March 17.
After that fight however, Ramirez joined forces with Garcia, believing he wasn’t a high enough priority with the high-profile Roach. Despite the upheaval, he goes in as an overwhelming favourite in front of home fans in Fresno, California, against a challenger who brings a record of 30-3 with 11 knockouts to his first world title fight.
“I feel like I have a responsibility as a world champion, so that responsibility helps me stay focused and grounded,” Ramirez said, adding that he hopes it’s a springboard to bigger things in the 140-pound division.
“This fight will only lead to bigger fights. It’s another step to fighting the big fights. I want to fight all of the champions, but I have to take care of business July 7 against Danny O’Connor first. I am excited to come home and defend my title.”
Garcia said fans will see little change in Ramirez. “This is our first fight working together and I don’t want Jose to change much,” Garcia said. “This fight will be similar to what people have seen. I think the fans will start to notice the adjustments we have worked on after our second training camp together. We will have more time to work. We have to put pressure on O’Connor and we have to go to the body. Those are two things that Jose has been very good at during his whole career.”

Joshua signs two-fight  deal for Wembley stadium
Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to stage his next two bouts at Wembley stadium, the first in September and then next April, the 28-year-old announced via promotions company Matchroom Boxing.
The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion beat Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley in April 2017 but his next two fights — a 10th round stoppage of Carlos Takam and points win over Joseph Parker — were at the Principality Stadium in Wales.
The Briton will return to England’s national stadium for fights on Sept. 22 and April 13, although his opponents have yet to be confirmed. “The opportunity to fight in such an iconic stadium is normally a once-in-a-career opportunity, so to be given the chance to fight there again is amazing,” Joshua said. “Wembley just added a fourth lion to the den.”
Joshua, who boasts an unbeaten 21-0 record, is expected to take on Russian WBA mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin next with a title unification bout against WBC world champion Deontay Wilder also in the works. “I’m extremely honoured to get the opportunity to promote two more shows at the national stadium and delighted for British fight fans that Anthony has made this commitment to them,” Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said.
Hearn said on Twitter that the capacity for the September fight was expected to be around 90,000, while the April promotion could attract more than 100,000 spectators.