Abel Ramos W10 Tahmir Smalls... On Saturday night, veteran welterweight Abel Ramos captured a split-decision victory over previously unbeaten Tahmir Smalls. The bout took place at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. From the opening bell, Ramos (29-6-3) attacked consistently to the body to neutralize Smalls’ speed and early aggression. Smalls, from Philadelphia, looked to establish his rhythm behind punch volume, but Ramos remained composed, picking his spots and capitalizing in the pocket during mid-range exchanges. As the rounds progressed, Ramos’ steady pressure began to shift the momentum. The local favorite, Ramos methodically wore down Smalls (16-1), forcing him into grinding exchanges that favored experience over explosiveness. The final rounds were fought at a spirited pace, both men standing their ground and trading in center ring. After ten hard-fought rounds, the judges’ scorecards reflected the competitive nature of the contest: tallies of 98-92 and 97-93 favored Ramos, while a third judge saw it 96-94 for Smalls.