Casa Grande, Arizona’s Jesus Ramos is slated to square off against Dominican Republic’s Jeison Rosario in a 10-round fight at the super welterweight division. The pair will light up the undercard of the highly anticipated fight between David Benavidez and David Morrell at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Despite being lower on the card, these two boxers are expected to entertain the fans with an action-packed fight before the main eventers take over the night. In hindsight, ‘El Mono’ Ramos may look like the better fighter, but reality can be stranger than fiction. So, if you were planning to wager on this bout, here’s a thorough breakdown of the matchup.

Predicting Jesus Ramos vs. Jeison Rosario: Who has better stats and record?

As the fight approaches, 23-year-old Ramos holds the age advantage over 29-year-old Rosario. However, both fighters are in their prime, so age likely won’t be a significant factor in their performances. What truly stands out are their respective resumes, which offer a clearer picture of what to expect come fight night.

Ramos, with a record of 21-1-0 (17 KOs), doesn’t have an extensive amateur background, having only competed in a handful of bouts. Turning professional in May 2018, he quickly made a name for himself, breezing through his first nine opponents with knockout victories. His next five fights were equally dominant, each win showcasing his growing potential.

However, in September 2023, Ramos suffered his first career defeat to Erickson Lubin by unanimous decision. Since then, he has bounced back with a ninth-round knockout of Johan Gonzalez in May 2024. The upcoming fight against Rosario will mark his first of 2025, as Ramos typically fights twice a year. Following his loss, he fought only once in 2024, making this bout even more significant.

Turning to Rosario, with a record of 24-4-2 (18 KOs), he brings slightly more experience to the table than Ramos. However, unlike Ramos, Rosario doesn’t have any amateur experience to lean on. He began his professional career in May 2013 and quickly made a name for himself by winning his first three fights via knockout. Seven years later, ‘Banana’ Rosario captured his first world title, defeating Julian Williams for the IBF and IBO super welterweight belts.

However, his momentum stalled after a disappointing performance against Jermell Charlo, where he suffered his first career loss. Things worsened when he faced Erickson Lubin in his next fight, getting stopped by a sixth-round knockout. Despite these setbacks, Rosario showed resilience, bouncing back with three consecutive victories.

Still, in November 2022, Brian Mendoza ended Rosario’s three-fight win streak with a fifth-round knockout. Rosario rebounded with a win over Israel Valerio Nina in November 2023 but was forced to settle for a draw against Jarrett Hurd last year. Since his 2022 loss to Mendoza, Rosario has slowed down significantly, fighting only once a year.

One key point to note is that Rosario has only suffered losses by knockout, meaning he must be put down for good to secure a victory. Both fighters have impressive knockout rates—Ramos at 80.98% and Rosario at 75%—which suggests a knockout finish could be on the horizon. Given their recent activity and experience, the prediction is that Rosario will likely win by knockout in the mid-rounds.

Ramos and Rosario: Height, weight, reach comparison, and more

While Ramos holds the edge based on past performances, Rosario’s physical attributes could potentially alter the dynamics of the fight. Both fighters are similarly matched in height, with Ramos standing at 5′ 10″ (178 cm) and Rosario at 5′ 11″ (180 cm). However, the slight height difference isn’t significant enough to give Rosario any clear advantage.

When it comes to reach, Ramos clearly outpaces Rosario. With a wingspan of 72″ (183 cm), Ramos enjoys a two-inch advantage over Rosario’s 70″ (178 cm), allowing him to maintain distance and use his jab to keep the 29-year-old at bay. As for weight, the specifics have not been disclosed at the time of writing, and the final weigh-ins will determine if either fighter holds a weight advantage.

In Rosario’s last three middleweight bouts, he weighed in at 164, 162¾, and 160 pounds, respectively. Since this fight is scheduled at super welterweight, Rosario will need to drop to 154 pounds. It remains unclear if a rehydration clause is in place, but if not, Rosario could potentially regain weight after the weigh-in, which may give him a size advantage come fight night.

Ramos, on the other hand, has fought at super welterweight in his last three bouts, weighing in at 154½, 153½, and 153¼ pounds. He should have little trouble making weight for the fight. However, depending on how the rehydration process plays out, Rosario could end up with a notable weight advantage when the bell rings.

That said, Jesus Ramos should be able to win this upcoming fight against Jeison Rosario comfortably. If Rosario wants to turn the tide in his favor he will have to showcase an extraordinary performance. Who will you be cheering for?