Albert Ramírez showcased his dominance in the ring, successfully defending his WBA International Light Heavyweight title with a third-round TKO over Marko Calic in Montreal.

The Venezuelan fighter, who extended his undefeated record to 20-0, had a slow start in the opening round. Calic landed a couple of sharp combinations, hinting at a potentially long night ahead. But by the second round, Ramírez found his rhythm, imposing his right hand and seizing control of the fight.

From that point on, it was all Ramírez. In the third round, he rocked Calic with a series of punishing right hooks. The Croatian challenger struggled to respond, and after two knockdowns—just as the round was nearing its final minute—Calic’s corner had seen enough, throwing in the towel to prevent further damage.

With this victory, Ramírez secured his 17th career knockout, reinforcing his position in the World Boxing Association’s highly competitive light heavyweight rankings. Meanwhile, Calic suffered just the second defeat of his professional career.

This marked Ramírez’s second successful defense of his WBA International title, which he first captured last year with a win over Ukraine’s Artur Ziyatdinov. The Venezuelan powerhouse continues his march toward bigger challenges in the division.