Famed ring announcer Ramblin Ralph Velez, with roots in Phoenix and Las Vegas, just sealed a deal with Steel City Interactive to star in what’s shaping up to be an epic entry in the boxing video game arena, “Undisputed.”
Velez, known for his work in the arenas of heavy-hitters like Jake Paul, Showtime PPV, and DAZN, and as the go-to announcer for Floyd Mayweather and his promotions, recently jetted off to Sheffield, England, to get scanned into digital form. Alongside Velez in the game will be over 100 fighters and, sharing the microphone duties, the legendary Jimmy Lennon.
Velez couldn’t hide his excitement about joining forces with his guide and buddy, Lennon, aiming to etch his name into the annals of video game history. He tipped his hat to ASH and Todd Grisham for bringing him into this digital saga.
Not just Velez and Lennon, but Kenny Bayless, a referee with a place in the Hall of Fame, gets his own pixelated self in “Undisputed,” available in the game’s sneak peek on Steam.
The game has clinched deals with big names like the WBC and teamed up with TURKEY ALSHEIKH and Riyadh Season, ensuring its spot as a trailblazer in the fight sports gaming world.
Velez reflected on how surreal it feels to move from fantasizing about being in video games as a youngster to actually being a part of one, all the while hoping to inspire kids everywhere that anything’s possible with grit and belief.
“Undisputed” is set to redefine gaming for boxing fans, bringing a slice of the ring into homes around the globe. Who do you think will be the champ in the digital ring? Sound off in the comments!