According to insider and ESPN journalist Mike Coppinger, American super lightweight (up to 63.5 kg) representatives Jose Ramirez (29-1, 18 KOs) and Arnold Barboza (30-0, 11 KOs) are finalizing an agreement for a fight.
The bout is set to take place on September 28 in Las Vegas, USA. The event will be broadcast on the streaming platform DAZN.
In April, Jose Ramirez won a unanimous decision over Rances Barthelemy (30-3-1, 15 KOs). That same month, Arnold Barboza won a split decision over Sean McComb (18-2, 5 KOs).