Robeisy Ramirez vs. Issac Dogboe is scheduled for 12 rounds for the WBO featherweight title this weekend, taking place at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tulsa, OK.
Prodigious Cuban Ramirez is ready for the big time, and former champion Dogboe isn’t about to let another potential title shot fall through his hands.
Boxing odds suggest Ramirez will win comfortably as a -600 favorite, while the former champ Dogboe comes in a +400 underdog.
Here are our picks and predictions for Ramirez vs. Dogboe from Tulsa.
Robeisy Ramirez vs Isaac Dogboe odds
| Method of victory | Robeisy Ramirez | Isaac Dogboe |
|---|---|---|
| Win outright | -850 | +520 |
| Win by KO/TKO | +130 | +900 |
| Win by points or decision | +110 | +1,100 |
| Draw | +1,800 | +1,800 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of April 1, 2022.
Robeisy Ramirez vs Isaac Dogboe betting predictions
Picks made on April 1. Click on each pick to jump to the full analysis.
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Robeisy Ramirez vs Isaac Dogboe betting preview
This bout was upgraded to a title fight just a month ago after Junior lightweight champion Emmanuel Navarrette decided to leave featherweight behind, meaning his hardware is up for grabs. While this was already a good fight to start, it now carries an added sense of importance as both fighters now vie for a title in the crowded featherweight division.
Ramirez lost his pro debut back in 2019, but the two-time Olympic gold medalist would not be denied. He has railed off 11 straight wins — including avenging his lone career defeat — with seven wins coming inside the distance. The Cuban has been fast tracked since turning pro and has shown his class by dominating tested opponents like Abraham Nova and Eric Donovan in recent fights.
He works behind a high guard and a whipping left hand that comes out of nowhere. He’s won his last three fights by knockout and has an average fight time of 5.6 rounds. Unlike other fighters who grew up in the legendary Cuban amateur system, Ramirez has a mean streak and a willingness to fight rather than purely box.
Dogboe is a former super bantamweight champion trying to find luck in a new division. His reign came to a surprising end at Navarrette’s hands in an upset, and he fared worse in the rematch as Navarrette beat the brakes off him. After opting to take some time away from the sport, he’s returned as a featherweight and has won his last three fights — including a bruising battle with Joet Gonzalez — to earn this shot.
Despite his pedigree, something seems off with Dogboe this time around. He’s a pressure fighter that aims to crowd Ramirez from the get-go, and he has an average fight time of 6.6 rounds. With a solid chin and an impressive motor, Dogboe has to hope the wear and tear of his recent fights won’t compromise him on what should be another tough night.
Ramirez likes to fight, and he’s skilled enough to leave little traps that open up shots from his big left hand. That might not work as well against a fighter that will not likely give him that space and can fight rough on the inside. This fight may not be getting a lot of looks, but it has all the ingredients to make a barnburner.
Robeisy Ramirez vs Isaac Dogboe boxing prediction and best bet
Prediction: Ramirez
Ramirez has turned into a promising fighter, and even though he’s a big favorite to win, it will be tough. The fights Dogboe has had recently have all been wars, and he’s won those with grit and guts.
When facing a technical prodigy who can box by the book and is disciplined, that grimy, messy style can throw them off and make them very uncomfortable.
Power-wise, Ramirez has the best punch of the two with that overhead left. Dogboe cannot give up the distance and let Ramirez find his range, but Ramirez’s footwork will be hard to shut down. With Ramirez being the naturally bigger fighter and having considerably less wear in recent fights, he should survive some rocky moments to come out on top.
We should see a great fight where Ramirez outclasses Dogboe down the stretch.
Prediction: Ramirez moneyline (-600 at DraftKings)
Best Bet: Pick (odds)
Because of the style clash and Dogboe’s chin, Ramirez might have to fight in close quarters for the majority of the night. That will limit him from getting in the right range to land his money punch, and he’ll resort to his boxing skills to lay a trap for a counter shot. Dogboe is tough and could sneak a knockdown should they trade, but Ramirez has more tools to pull this off.
I expect the fight to go the distance and be a good one. The best bet for this fight is Ramirez winning by points for +120.
Prediction: Ramirez to win by decision (+120 at FanDuel)
