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Junior welterweight Jose Ramirez, a 2012 U.S. Olympian and one of boxings top prospects, will face late replacement opponent Issouf Volcano Kinda in the main event of Top Ranks Solo Boxeo card Friday (UniMas, 11 p.m. ET/PT).Ramirez was due to defend his regional belt against Gabriel Tito Bracero in the scheduled 10-round fight that would have been a major step up in competition. However, Top Rank announced Monday that Bracero (24-3, 5 KOs), 35, of Brooklyn, New York, was out and Kinda (18-3, 7 KOs), 28, of the Bronx, New York, had taken his place.?No matter who the opponent, every fight will be important for Jose Ramirez at this stage of his career, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum said. I know he will have a tough challenge ahead of him on Dec. 2.The fight will take place at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California, where Ramirez, who is from nearby Avenal, California, is a big draw. Top Rank said it expects a sold-out crowd regardless of Ramirezs opponent. The last time Ramirez (18-0, 13 KOs) fought at the Save Mart Center, in an eight-round decision win over Johnny Garcia in December 2015, also in a Solo Boxeo main event, he sold out the 13,100-seat arena.No specific reason was given for Braceros withdrawal, but Top Rank said it had been told he had not been in the gym training in recent weeks.Ramirez, 24, said he was a bit surprised that his opponent would change the week of the fight.I didnt know things like this happened in the pros, Ramirez said. I saw it in the amateurs but not in the pros. But I have been working really hard, and Im ready for whoever its in the opposite side of the ring.Said Rick Mirigian, Ramirezs adviser: Bracero obviously had second thoughts about fighting Ramirez, but the show must go on.In March 2015, Kinda stepped up in class and was stopped in the sixth round by former lightweight world title challenger Ismael Barroso. Kinda returned after a 14-month layoff and won a six-round majority decision over then-unbeaten Zack Ramsey in May and has not fought since.Theres no task too tall for Issouf Kinda. He is survivor, said Jimmy Burchfield Sr., Kindas promoter. He moved to the United States nearly a decade ago [from Burkina Faso] without a penny to his name and has since developed into one of the toughest, hardest-working, most-avoided 140-pounders in boxing. Traveling to Fresno to face a former U.S. Olympian in his own backyard would unnerve most fighters, but not Issouf Kinda.Hes had to adapt and adjust his whole life. Hes the perpetual underdog, and he will shock the world on Dec. 2. Hes been yearning for this opportunity, and he wont disappoint. Gabriel Braceros loss will be Kindas gain on Dec. 2. Nicklas Lidstrom Red Wings Jersey . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. 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Less than a year after being investigated by the AFL integrity unit, defender Michael Talia is back in the headlines for the wrong reasons, with Sydney standing the defender down after he was charged with cocaine possession.Talia was traded by the Western Bulldogs to the Swans in October 2015 after he allegedly shared confidential information with his brother and Adelaide defender Daniel before their two teams met in an elimination final.While he was cleared of any wrongdoing, Talia left the Bulldogs on difficult terms to seek a fresh start at the Swans.Talia made his Sydney debut in the round one 80-point thrashing of Collingwood, but suffered a serious foot injury that has kept him on the sidelines ever since.He has resumed running but is still several weeks away from playing and now has another off-field hurdle to negotiate.Talia was arrested in the Sydney suburb of Double Bay early on Sunday morning.The 23-year-old is due to face Waverley Local Court on August 17, after which the AFL will make a decision with the club on any consequences.If the charge is proved, it will count as a strike under the leagues revised two-strikes illicit drugs policy.Swans football manager Tom Harley said the matter involving Talia was extremely disappointing.Hes given us his version of the events, but given its beforre the courts I wont go into any of that, Harley said.ddddddddddddHes been honest as much as we can ascertain.Harley said Sydneys board and leadership group were among the parties involved in the decision to stand down Talia.It is an extremely disappointing thing to deal with and the players certainly hold that view as well, Harley said.Sydney are renowned for their strong player driven Bloods culture and standards of behaviour.Harley stressed the Swans action to stand Talia down was an interim measure and not a judgment on the player.Were certainly not pre-empting how it will play out in a legal sense, but from a clubs point of view, we take this matter extremely seriously and therefore thats been the course of action that weve taken, Harley said.Weve taken the path to stand him down as an immediate response, its not a definitive response.Well continue to ask the right questions and make sure we get all the facts before we work out exactly what we do going forward.Harley stressed the club would continue to offer support behind the scenes to Talia.The AFL will wait until the court date has passed before making a decision on what action Talia could face under league rules. 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