Abel Ramos Uses Veteran Savvy to Hand Tahmir Smalls His First Defeat – World Boxing Association
Experience ultimately trumped youth on Saturday night, as Abel Ramos captured the WBA Continental North America welterweight title with a split-decision victory over previously unbeaten Tahmir Smalls. The bout took place February 28 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale. From the opening bell, Ramos leaned on his ring mileage, digging consistently to the body to …