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Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez on His November 7 Kickboxing Fight

Key takeaways

  • Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez said his November 7 opponent would be the first taller fighter he has faced.
  • Ramirez said he had seen little footage of the opponent from Idaho and planned to feel out the fight.
  • Ramirez said he wanted to win whether the bout ended by decision or finish.
  • Ramirez said his coach runs the War Championship card.
  • Ramirez said he stopped feeling nervous after his second amateur fight.

In the Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez FIGHT TALK WITH YOUR BOY THE WHATS NEXT KID interview, Ramirez told Travis Smith that his November 7 War Championship kickboxing opponent would be the first taller fighter he had faced. He had seen little footage of the fighter from Idaho, but planned to feel out the bout rather than commit to one approach. Ramirez also said he would welcome either a decision or a finish, provided he won.

How did Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez get into kickboxing?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez traced his interest in striking to a boxing gym in Mexico, where his family took him when he was about eight or nine. He said combat sports held his attention in a way team sports did not. By his second amateur fight, he had also begun to feel comfortable with the nerves of competing.

A boxing gym in Mexico

Ramirez said he had been a striker for as long as he could remember. His family was living in Mexico when they brought him to the gym, and he recalled falling in love with boxing there. Soccer and other team sports had not suited him, he said, while combat sports stood out.

That early experience remains how he explains his path into kickboxing. Rather than pointing to a particular professional fighter or a single bout, Ramirez described finding a sport that fit him when he was young and continuing to work as a striker.

Feeling settled after his second amateur fight

Asked whether the November 7 bout brought any nerves, Ramirez said he felt great. He believed the nerves went away after his second amateur fight because he knew what to expect. He also trusted that the work he had already done was part of getting ready to compete.

How is Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez preparing for his next fight?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez expects an unfamiliar height matchup at War Championship: the opponent he described is taller than anyone he has fought before. Ramirez said he had seen little fight footage and would assess what was happening once the bout began. Although he likes fighting in the pocket, he does not intend to assume one plan will fit every opponent.

The taller opponent from Idaho

Ramirez said his opponent was traveling from Idaho to Washington. He recalled seeing him fight once, either the previous year or a couple of years earlier, and described him as tall and long. Ramirez thought the opponent had said he was around six-foot-three or six-foot-four, while estimating his own height at about five-foot-eleven or six feet.

Usually, Ramirez said, he is an inch or two taller than the men he faces. This time, the difference goes the other way. He had not watched much footage, so his account of the opponent centered on that one viewing and the size difference rather than a detailed study of the fighter’s habits.

Adjusting once the fight begins

Ramirez said, “I love being in the pocket,” but added that his coaches remind him every fight is different. He wants to enter the bout, feel out his opponent and respond to what happens rather than rely on the same tendencies he has shown against shorter fighters.

That approach leaves room for the fight to change after the opening exchanges. Ramirez did not describe a specific combination or route to victory against the taller man; his emphasis was on recognizing the matchup in front of him and adjusting.

What did Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez say about War Championship?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez said his coach runs the War Championship card scheduled for November 7, giving developing fighters a platform. He was grateful for that opportunity and expected an entertaining event. At the time he spoke with Travis Smith, Ramirez said seats were sold out but standing room was still available.

He described a card on which finishes were common and fights rarely went the distance. Those were Ramirez’s expectations for the event, not a prediction of how his own bout would end. Smith also told viewers that the card would stream on Millions.

Ramirez did not name his coach. What he stressed was the chance the coach had given him and other fighters coming up: a place to compete on a card he expected fans to enjoy. He hoped to contribute a good finish himself, while keeping the result more important than the method.

How does Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez want to win, and who is supporting him?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez said winning matters more to him than whether the November 7 fight ends by decision or finish. He also spoke about the people who plan to support him, including friendships formed after he moved to Washington with his mother and brother at age 11. He wants to perform well for them without prescribing an ending to the bout.

A decision or a finish

When asked to picture a victory, Ramirez did not choose a particular finish. He said he wanted to do whatever it took to get the job done. Ramirez put his priority plainly:

I don't care if it's a decision. I don't care if it's a finish

He later said he hoped those watching would get a good finish and be entertained. That hope did not change his answer about the outcome he wanted most: a win, however the fight reached it.

Building a family in Washington

Ramirez said he moved to Washington at 11 with his mother and brother and no other family there. Over time, friendships and people entering his life gave him what he described as a big family in the area. He expressed thanks for their support and said some would be coming to the fight.

That support is personal as well as practical for Ramirez. He said he did not want to disappoint the people who had come into his life, making their presence part of what the November 7 bout meant to him.

What did Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez say about Millions and social media?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez directed supporters to his Millions page for a link to his Instagram account. He said he was not very active on TikTok but was considering using it more because he had heard people could earn money there. He also observed that Millions seemed to be growing each year.

Ramirez sounded unsure when recalling his Instagram handle, so his direction to find the link on Millions was the clearer way for supporters to locate it. His comments about TikTok were about a possibility he was considering, not an announcement of a new project.

Smith raised ways creators could earn money on Facebook, TikTok and Millions. Ramirez’s own response focused on TikTok as a platform he might start using more and on his impression that Millions was getting bigger. He gave no earnings figure or plan for posting.

Who is Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez is an amateur kickboxer from Mount Vernon, Washington. Known for powerful striking and speed, he continues to develop his technique and fitness while gaining competitive experience in the Pacific Northwest fight scene.

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Questions from the interview

How tall is Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez estimated his height at about five-foot-eleven or six feet.

Where is Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez’s November 7 opponent from?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez said his November 7 War Championship kickboxing opponent was traveling from Idaho to Washington.

Did Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez study much footage of his opponent?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez said he had seen little fight footage of his opponent, though he recalled seeing him fight once. He planned to feel out the matchup during the bout.

When did Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez stop feeling nervous before fights?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez said he thought his nerves went away after his second amateur fight, when he knew better what to expect.

Who runs the War Championship card Ramirez discussed?

Francisco "El Guapo" Ramirez said his coach runs the War Championship card. He did not name the coach.

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