Fighter’s Corner Erik Ramirez

Erik Ramirez, LASD returns to the ring November 22, 2013, to face Quincy Mirage, LAPD in the Fight for Life Main Event Rematch at the Quiet Cannon. The UCA talks to the 4th ranked, Police Olympic Silver Medalist about his upcoming fight with Mirage.

UCA – The last time you were in the ring was November 30, 2012 when you defeated Mirage by decision. Have you done any training or sparring since then?

ER – Unfortunately I have not had the opportunity to continue training since my last fight due to my training work schedule.

UCA – What gym are you training at?

ER – Most of my training is done at home. I have a heavy bag and jump rope at home.  I meet with the LASD Boxing team once a week at different locations throughout the county.

UCA – Who are your stable mates?

ER – My constant stable mate is my brother in law who has been helping me train since I started boxing for the department.

UCA – Do you expect the same type of fight you and Mirage had the first time?

ER – Second time around is always different. I expect a much tougher fight.

UCA – Did you study your fight with Mirage?

ER – Study it, No but I did watch it a few times.

UCA – Are you training on anything specific in preparation for Mirage?

ER – No. I wish I could say yes but working a full time job makes it really difficult to focus solely on boxing.

UCA – Do you feel you made mistakes in the first fight?

ER – You always end up Monday morning quarterbacking your fights and there is always improvements you can do. So…No, I think I did what was needed in that fight that day.    

UCA – Do you feel you have a mental advantage over Mirage since you beat him already?end up Monday morning quarterbacking your fights and there is always improvements you can do. So…No, I think I did what was needed in that fight that day.

ER – No. Mirage is a really confident fighter so I’m sure he will be mentally prepared.

UCA – Do you think Mirage will come into the fight with a different approach than the first time?

ER – I do think Mirage will come into the fight with a different approach. He seems to be getting more experience as time goes by and he is a really smart fighter.

UCA – Is there anything that worries you about Mirage?

ER – Mirage is a really good fighter and has a lot of heart. I always worry about my opponents up until it’s show time.

UCA – Will your strategy be different for this fight compared to the first one?

ER – My strategy is always different. That’s to keep them guessing.

UCA – Have you envisioned in your mind how the fight will go? How does it end?

ER – I don’t like to think of my upcoming fights before that day because I will end up psyching myself out.

UCA – Is there added pressure being the Main Event?

ER – Yes. Always

UCA – Will this fight go the distance?

ER – Can’t really say. We will have to wait and see.

UCA – What will you be thinking about as you walk to the ring?

ER – What I always think…”What did I get myself into?”

UCA – Will we see the best Ramirez Nov 22?

ER -I always do my best.