Two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez’s return to the ring was canceled at the last minute on Friday, and the former world champion is now publicly accusing the WBC and promoter Pat Ricco of mishandling his medical clearance.
Ramirez (14-3, 9 KOs) was scheduled to face Asror Vohidov in Tashkent, Uzbekistan in what would be his first fight since December 2024. That bout ended in a sixth-round stoppage loss to Rafael Espinoza after Ramirez suffered an eye injury.
Instead of ending a two-year absence, Robeisy posted a series of messages on social media directed at the WBC and its president, Mauricio Sulaiman.
Yesterday at 9pm I was at the emergency room to get the MRI. WBC and promoter told me that what I got was a CT scan. This is not true. Regardless, I got another MRI today that I paid for. The @WBCBoxing and Pat Ricco refused to accept it because it was several hours “late.” https://t.co/NYQDBLDpUO
— Robeisy Ramirez (@RobeisyRamirez) May 29, 2026
Ramirez also disputed the explanation that led to the cancellation and challenged Sulaiman to personally review the situation.
“Tonight I was supposed to fight in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Instead, my fight was canceled due to a ‘suspected’ late MRI. I made my position clear to Mauricio in our call with my lawyer,” Robeisy said.
“Mauricio, you say you look out for fighters. Prove it. Do right by boxing. Do right by me.”
The cancellation leaves Robeisy’s future uncertain after a long layoff. The 32-year-old Cuban standout has been inactive since his loss to Rafael Espinoza and is no longer signed with Top Rank. Despite his amateur pedigree and former world title status, Ramirez has yet to land a deal with one of boxing’s major promotional companies.
Robeisy’s public appeal now puts the focus on whether the WBC responds to his claims and whether an explanation will be provided for the cancellation that cost him his long-awaited return.
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Last updated on 2026/05/29 at 19:48
