Ramirez vs. Richards: Interim WBA Light Heavyweight Title Fight Finally Lands in Montreal

Albert “Merciless King” Ramirez and Lerrone “Sniper The Boss” Richards are finally set to meet on Thursday, 4 June 2026, at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal in Quebec, Canada. Ramirez’s Interim WBA World Light Heavyweight Title is on the line, and the matchup brings together an undefeated puncher and a polished British challenger in a fight that was nearly derailed earlier this year.

Main Event

Albert Ramirez enters as the champion with a perfect 22-0 record and a massive 19 knockouts. The Venezuelan southpaw is known for his aggressive style and power punching, and that combination has made him one of the most dangerous men in the division.

Lerrone Richards comes in at 19-1 with just four knockouts, but his value lies in technical skill rather than raw power. The British southpaw is a measured, polished boxer who tends to win by making fights difficult, controlled, and frustrating for opponents.

That contrast is what makes the matchup so compelling. Ramirez brings the threat of a sudden ending, while Richards brings the kind of ring craft that can neutralize power if he finds his rhythm.

Why It Matters

The fight was originally scheduled for February 2026 before Ramirez was rushed to hospital with acute appendicitis. That postponement only added to the anticipation, because now both men finally get the chance to settle a matchup that had already built real intrigue.

For Ramirez, this is a chance to reinforce his status as one of the most dangerous unbeaten punchers in the division. For Richards, it is an opportunity to take a major title and prove his technical style can succeed at world level against a powerful champion.

Tale of the Tape

Both fighters are southpaws and both stand at roughly 5-foot-11, which should create a lot of mirrored angles and tactical exchanges. Ramirez has the huge edge in knockouts, while Richards has the experience advantage of being the more proven technician.

That makes the fight less about physical surprises and more about who can impose his preferred style first. If Ramirez gets the fight heated early, he could force Richards into trouble. If Richards slows the pace and takes away clean openings, the champion may have to work much harder than usual.

Undercard

The undercard is strong and built around light heavyweight and lightweight talent. Imam Khataev faces Mickael Diallo at light heavyweight, while Dzmitry Asanau takes on Roger Gutierrez at lightweight.

Avery Martin Duval meets Jose Rodolfo Macias Enriquez in another lightweight bout, and Keven Beausejour faces Davorin Brajkovic at super middleweight. That gives the event a solid regional and international mix underneath the main event.

What To Watch

The key question is whether Richards can survive Ramirez’s power without getting drawn into a damaging fight. His best path is to stay disciplined, move well, and make the champion miss.

Ramirez, meanwhile, will want to make the fight physical and force the issue early. If he can land clean and establish control, his knockout record suggests the night could end in a hurry.

Ramirez vs. Richards has the ingredients of a classic power-versus-precision title fight. After the original date fell apart, the rematch of sorts now has a proper stage, and the winner leaves Montreal with major momentum in the light heavyweight division.