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Ang wala’y pildi nga light heavyweight sa Toronto nga si Kareem “Supreme” Hackett aron himuon ang 1st WBA Inter-Continental nga title defense sa Marso 30 sa DAZN gikan sa L.A..

Marso 27, 2024 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Kareem Hackett (R)(Photo credit: Cris Esquida/3PM)

LOS ANGELES (Marso 21, 2024) - Ang wala'y pilde nga World Boxing Association sa Toronto (WBA) Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion Kareem "Supreme" Hackett (12-0, 6 KOs) mohimo sa iyang unang title defense sa Marso 30^th batok sa Rowdy Legend Montgomery (10-5-1, 7 KOs) sa 10-round nga duwa sa Golden Boy Promotions card nga giulohan sa WBA Cruiserweight World title fight tali sa defending champion Arsen Goulimarian ug sa stablemate ni Hackett., kanhi world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

Ang tanan nga aksyon i-stream live sa DAZN gikan sa YouTube Theater sa Los Angeles.

WBA No. 13 Nakuha sa world-rated nga Hackett ang iyang korona niadtong Septiyembre 20^th sa Plant City, Florida, sa diha nga siya nagmando sa 4-1 paborito ug wala pay pildi kaniadto nga Clay Waterman (11-0, 8 KOs) padulong sa 10-round unanimous decision, diin nadaog niya ang tanan 10 rounds sa duha sa mga judges’ scorecards ug siyam sa laing judges.

“Gusto ko unta nga makig-away sa sayo pa apan mao kana ang paagi niini nga negosyo,” Miingon si Hackett. “Mas lisud nga makakuha og mga away human madaog ang akong titulo kaysa kaniadto. Daghan kaayung nahitabo sukad sa akong last fight. Ako makasabut. Naa koy titulo ug world rank ko. Ako adunay mas klaro nga dalan padulong sa usa ka world title shot. Gipabilhan nako ang bisan unsang oportunidad nga makasulod sa ring.”

“Nadugangan ang akong pagtahod sukad nga gipakita nako ang akong kahanas sa ProBox.TV. (Mga tigpahibalo) Juan Manual Marguez, Gihatagan ko nila Paulie Malignaggi ug Chris Algieri og daghang mga props ug kana nakapabalido kaayo.”

Nakabaton si Hackett og bililhon nga kasinatian sa pag-sparring sa mga world champion sama ni “Zurdo” Ramirez, Dmitry Bivol, Pedro "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Sergio Mora, Mathew Macklin ug David Benavidez.

Gitukod na ni Hackett ang una sa usa ka boksidor sa Toronto bahin sa pagpakig-away gamit ang Golden Boy Promotions card ug nahimong WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title holder..

“Usa ko ka trailblazer sa boksing sa Toronto,” Ang promosyonal nga libre nga ahente nga si Hackett nagpatin-aw uban ang dakong garbo. “Gusto nakong madala ang unang world title sa balay, sa siguro, ug usa ka adlaw ang dili malalis ug hiniusa nga mga titulo, usab, Ang Toronto usa ka dako nga lungsod nga adunay daghang natural nga talento, pero wala ko kabalo nganong wala molambo ang boksing didto.”

Si Hackett gibansay ni Julian Chua sa Brickhouse Boxing Club sa North Hollywood (SAMA) ug gidumala ni 3 Pagdumala sa Punto (3 PM).

"(Dmitry) Si Bivol maoy nangulo sa light heavyweight division, ug kabalo ko nga strong siya nga laki,” Miingon si Hackett. “Among gibag-o ang pipila ka mga butang sukad sa akong katapusang away uban sa katapusan sa hunahuna. Nag-triple kami, kusog-maalamon, kay kung makasugat ta niya. Mao kana ang panguna nga pagbag-o. Gibati nako nga ako ang labing abtik nga manggugubat sa among dibisyon ug naningkamot ko nga mahimong mas lig-on aron ipares ang akong kahanas ug IQ.

Sa 2024, Gusto ni Hackett nga magdugang og hardware ug makig-away sa top-10 nga ranggo nga kontra pero, labing menos sa pagkakaron, malipayon siya nga naa sa iyang away ni Montgomery sa iyang ikaduhang balay, Los Angeles.

"Ganahan ko nga kini nga away naa sa LA,” panapos ni Hackett. “Komportable ko sa Los Angeles. Naa koy gibati dinhi ug nakig-away sa ubang mga lugar sa California. Naghinam-hinam usab ako nga makig-away sa usa ka kard nga giulohan sa usa sa akong labing suod nga higala sa boksing (Walhon)."

IMPORMASYON:Website: www.KareemHackett.comInstagram, Twitter & Tik Tok: @kareemwins

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Nakigbisog alang sa iyang kabilin

Marso 27, 2024 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Nakig-away alang sa iyang kabilin

LOS ANGELES (Marso 20, 2024) -- Kanhi World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs) nakig-away alang sa iyang kabilin, sugod sa Marso 30^th sa dihang iyang gihagit ang walay pildi nga World Boxing Association (WBA) Ang tighupot sa titulo sa Cruiserweight World nga si Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (21-0, 14 KOs) sa You Tube Theater sa Hollywood Park sa Inglewood, California.

Ang 12-round Goulamirian vs. Ang panguna nga panghitabo sa Zurdo nag-ulohan sa usa ka lig-on nga kard, gipasiugdahan sa Golden Boy Promotions kauban ang Y12 Boxing, nga i-stream live sa DAZN.

Ramirez, 32, mao ang unang Mexican nga boksidor nga nakakuha og super middleweight nga world title ug karon gusto niyang duplicate ang wala pa mahitabo nga kadaugan batok kang Goulamirian, ang kampeon nga natawo sa Armenia nga nagpuyo sa France ug nagbansay sa Big Bear, California.

“Ang pagkahimong unang Mexican-born cruiserweight world champion ug two-division world champion importante kaayo kanako,” ni Ramirez. “Ang kabilin mao lamang ang butang nga atong gibilin dinhi sa kalibutan, Mapasigarbuhon ko nga ako ang unang Mexicano nga nahimong world super middleweight champion ug dili ko makahulat nga mahimong una pag-usab sa cruiserweight.

“Nagtuon pa ko kada adlaw. Si Joe Smith usa ka lisud nga buluhaton ug kinahanglan nako nga ipatuman ang pipila ka mga bag-ong butang sa akong istilo. Ug kini nga away walay kalainan; matag kampo naningkamot ko nga makadugang og bag-o aron madugangan ang akong kahigayonan nga makadaog. Gibati ko nga komportable sa kini nga gibug-aton. Natural, sa akong pagkadako, mas lisud ang paghimo sa gibug-aton ug karon ang tanan daw mas sayon. Sama sa akong giingon kanunay, walay mas maayo nga magtutudlo kay sa kasinatian niini nga kinabuhi.”

Ang katapusang tumong ni Zurdo, Apan, kay mahimong three-division world champion, target ang heavyweight division sa higayon nga iyang malimpyohan ang cruiserweight weight class.

“Adunay daghan pa nga mga away nga mahimo sa niini nga division,” pasabot ni Zurdo. "Gusto ko nga mahiusa ug / o mahimong dili malalis nga Kampeon sa dili pa ako mouswag. Sa diha nga ang tanan gisulti ug nahimo, ang akong tumong mao ang mahimong usa ka multi-division Champion ug tapuson ang akong karera isip usa ka heavyweight.

IMPORMASYON: Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.comFacebook: /ZurdoPromotions, /GilbertoZurdoRamirezInstagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotionsTwitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

BAHIN SA ZURDO PROMOTIONS: Headquarters sa Las Vegas ug Mexico, Ang Zurdo Promotions mao ang nag-una nga combat sports/event nga gipangulohan ni kanhi World Champion, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Ang Zurdo Promotions naningkamot nga mahimong labing maayo sa tanan nga mga lugar aron mabutang ang bag-ong sumbanan sa boksing. Bisitaha kami sa www.ZurdoPromotions.com.

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Zurdo Ramirez chasing his legacy Fighting for 44-0 vs. Dominic Boesel

Mayo 4, 2022 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

May 14th streaming live on DAZN

LAS VEGAS (Abril 28, 2022) – Rather than wait for the winner of the May 7^th Las Vegas showdown between superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight Champion Dimitry Bivol, or take a meaningless stay-busy fight, former World Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will put his impeccable 43-0 (39 KOs) record on the line May 14^th versus German Dominic Boesel (32-2, 12 KOs), the reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) Light Heavyweight World title holder and WBA No. 1 rated contender.

“Zurdo vs. Boesel,” presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Zurdo Promotions and SES Boxing, will stream live and exclusively on DAZN from Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The winner of their 12-round main event will position himself for a shot at the Canelo vs. Bivol winner.

“Boesel is the No. 1 European light heavyweight who has all the accolades to make this a challenging fight,” ni Ramirez. “Of course, Bivol (WBC & IBF champion Artur), Beterbiev and (WBO champion Joe) Smith are still at the top of my list, but they were all unavailable. Even though they are on the top of my list, I’m not waiting for them, I’ve got my own legacy to chase. I’ve said before, Beterbiev and Smith are average fighters at best, and they know not to mention my name. Bivol was close to making it (fight vs. Walhon) happen, but he got the Canelo opportunity, so I don’t blame him.”

Boesel, who has fought outside of Europe, mao 2-1 in IBO world title fights, losing to Robin Krasniqi, while Zurdo is 6-0 fighting in world championships. Boesel is also a former WBA Interim, European and WBO Youth World lightweight champion.

“I’m looking forward to this challenge,” Zurdo added. “He knows this fight can change his life. I’m the best light heavyweight in the world, but I still need to bring my best come fight night. I will have an advantage in experience, but I can’t take him lightly because, he’s a longtime pro who knows how to take advantage of the moment.”

Because he was blocked from fighting for the WBA, WBO, WBC or IBF light heavyweight world titles right now, due to the aforementioned unavailability of Bivol, Beterbiev and Smith, Ramirez considered formally challenging WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Ilunga Junior Makabu (29-2, 25 KOs). It never came to that, Apan, Zurdo does plan to move up, but only after he takes care of business clearing out the 175-pound division.

“I still plan on moving up to cruiserweight and eventually heavyweight,” Zurdo offered. “It’s always been my goal to be a 4-division world champion.”

The Legend of Zurdo continues to grow!

IMPORMASYON:Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.comInstagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotionsTwitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

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Toronto’s undefeated light heavyweight Kareem Hackett joins same 3 Point Management stable as 43-0 Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez

Pebrero 6, 2022 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Zurdo and Hackett.jpg — (L-R) — Gilberto “Walhon” Ramirez & Kareem Hackett

**LAS VEGAS (Pebrero 2, 2022)** – Undefeated Toronto light heavyweight prospect Kareem Hackett (8-0, 7 KOs) mipirma sa usa ka managerial contract sa 3 Pagdumala sa Punto (3PM), which also manages 43-0 Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, the former World Super Middleweight Champion, and today the top-ranked World light heavyweight contender.

“Kareem is a great talent that just needs an opportunity,” ni Ramirez. “He’s been a good sparring partner for me in the past and I’m glad he can be in the same stable as I am, 3 Point Management.”

In Canada, Hackett participated in combat sports like kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and boxing. He had a 40-6 amateur boxing record, including a pair of Ringside International boxing titles, as well as being crowned a Canadian National kickboxing champion.

Now a resident of Los Angeles, where Kareem trains at Brickhouse Boxing Club, in which “Zurdo” is part of its ownership. Hackett is coached by Ramirez’ head trainer, Julian Chua.

“I met ‘Zurdo’ through Julian,” Hackett explained. “We have the same trainer, Julian. Sparring with ‘Zurdo’ is great. Afterwards, we always talk about boxing. He has a lot of experience and he’s taught me so many different things. It also adds to my competitiveness. I try to bring different things I’ve learned from him into our sparring, and that’s been great for me.

“I work with Julian; he is here in Los Angeles. Because of the pandemic, it’s been complicated for me, so I haven’t been going home a (Toronto) is much as I used to or want to. We’re super spoiled at Brickhouse. I grew up in a classic gym, and I was used to its griminess. I can’t believe how nice Brickhouse is.”

“Kareem is a very skillful fighter that has been under the radar too long,” Chua remarked. “He’s one of the best strategists in the ring I’ve ever seen. We started his professional career together and we’ve built a brother bond. He knows he can trust my eyes in the corner like I can trust his skills in the ring.”

Hackett, 31, is a southpaw from Toronto, who has learned from sparring sessions with world boxing champions such as “Zurdo,” Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Sergio Mora, Mathew Macklin, David Benavidez, and Dmitry Bivol. Hackett’s 3PM stablemate, “Zurdo” Ramirez, is the mandatory challenger for Bivol, the reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World Champion.

“What I’ve learned most from sparring all these world champions is, unlike a lot of guys who believe they need to knockout their opponent in one round,” Miingon si Hackett, “it’s not a one-round fight and could go as long as 12 rounds. I’ve learned long-term strategy. Boxing is more like a marathon-like mindset than a sprint.”

In his most recent action, Hackett stopped 2-0 Giovanni Lizarraga Garate midway through the opening round last April in Mexico.
Self-described as using a strategic violence style, Hackett is a smart, elusive, accurate, and opportunistic. Sounds as if he’s describing “Zurdo.” “We do have the same coach,” Hackett added.

Hackett’s goals in 2022 includes knocking out each opponent he faces, as well as capturing U.S. or Canadian regional titles. His first fight of 2022 is tentatively set for February 17 in Texas against an opponent to be determined.

“Kareem is a smart, intelligent fighter with a gifted physic to be a force in this game,” Ramirez concluded.

**IMPORMASYON:**
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com, www.KareemHackett.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @kareemwins
Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez, @SupremeUncanny

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez fights back against Dmitry Bivol’s claim of turning down a title fight

Pebrero 1, 2022 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

LAS VEGAS (Enero 31, 2022) – Back in December, right after Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (43-0, 29 KOs) stopped Yunieski Gonzalez to become the mandatory challenger for World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World Super Champion Dmitry Bivol (19-0, 11 KOs) who suddenly and surprisingly went dark, until he recently make an unsubstantiated claim that “Zurdo” had turned down an offer to fight him.

Bivol was quoted in a recent boxing news report, which was also picked up by other media outlets, nga nag-ingon, “I know for a fact that my team did offer Team Ramirez to fight me December 11^th sa Russia, and the purse offered was about the same as what I was offered to fight him on a (Golden Boy Promotions) show. He rejected the offer.”

“I don’t know why he’s saying they offered a fight to me,” Ramirez countered, “but he must be really confused. To be clear there was never a contract that was sent to my team or Golden Boy for a fight; unlike how a contract was delivered to him and his team from Golden Boy for the December bout. I’m confused why he continues to be a pawn and create false narratives and tries everything to hide from this fight. It’s just a matter of time before that belt comes to where it belongs.”

Ramirez, the first Mexican to capture the World super middleweight title, is a former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Champion, who earned his title shot against Bivol by winning his WBA Title Eliminator versus Gonzalez.

“After Bivol, Joe Smith is my next target since he has my belt (WBO) that I had at 168 libra,” Ramirez remarked. “I am the best light heavyweight out there and it’s not even close. There’s a reason why these champs are scared to call my name, but soon they won’t have a choice. I would end Smith in less than 6 rounds. "

Bivol also said in the aforementioned story: “My motivation and my ambitions have not changed for a long time – I want to fight the best. I want to prove that I am the best in my division.”

Guess what, Dmitry, 43-0 “Zurdo” is the best!

IMPORMASYON:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

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Meet Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez protégé Undefeated bantamweight prospect John “Scrappy” Ramirez

Enero 14, 2022 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

Team Scrappy.jpg — (L-R) – Arrion Jafari, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, David Suh, and John “Scrappy” Ramirez

**LOS ANGELES (Enero 12, 2022)** – Undefeated bantamweight prospect John “Scrappy” Ramirez (8-0, 7 KOs), the second boxer signed to 3 Pagdumala sa Punto (3PM) which also manages 43-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Promotions, was arguably the most active boxer in the United States in 2021 with seven professional fights, including three on high-profile platforms headlined by “Zurdo,” the former World Super Middleweight Champion, and today the top-ranked World light heavyweight contender.

“’Scrappy’ is a hard-working kid that I’ve known for a while now and it’s great to have him around,” Zurdo commented. ”He brings a larger-than-life personality, and his flare is often well-received. I believe if he continues to work hard and stays in the gym, the sky is the limit. We know he’s a true athlete and I would put him against anyone in the bantamweight division.”

“Scrappy” made his pro debut December 18, 2020, on a pay-per-view event promoted and headlined by “Zurdo.” Two fights later, “Scrappy” fought in his first scheduled 6-rounder, in addition to a slated 8-round bout in only his sixth pro fight.

“Scrappy” and “Zurdo” are not related, Apan, they’re close and as the 25-year-old John explained, “With us it’s little bro and big bro. He may not be working my corner, usually because he’s fighting later on the same card, but I’m with him every day we’re training at Brickhouse (Boxing), and he’s always giving me tips and support. I live in downtown Los Angeles only a 15-minute drive from the gym in North Hollywood. It has it all and the real beauty of it is that it attracts fighters to spar and train with, especially when fighters are there for their training camp. We just had ‘Zurdo,’ David Benavidez, and 4-time world champion Brian Viloria, who is there as a trainer, for our last fight.

‘I feel good knowing I was the second fighter signed by 3 Pagdumala sa Punto. Karon, we have other fighters in our stable and that brings more competition. I want to be the best and, even though we’re on the same team, I want to go out there and do what it takes to be the best fighter I can be. I’m with ‘Zurdo” every day I’m in the gym and I watch him. He makes everything look easy, effortless, and that’s beautiful. He put his trust in me and I want to show him it was a good decision. I take great pride in being the first fighter they signed.”’

Ramirez’ long, arduous journey to this point started on the gridiron not in a ring, when he was a key member of the Lincoln High football team, profiled in a 2015 documentary, “ESPN 60: Letterman.” The players were from a crime-ridden part of Hollywood that was riddled with drugs and guns. Ramirez was a 5’ 4”, 160-pound running back on a team that, starting in Pop Warner competition, then advancing to Lincoln High, which hadn’t experienced success in football. Lincoln High went on to become a 3-time league champion, highlighted by semifinals playoff appearance in his senior year, eventually leading “Scrappy” to a roster spot Los Angeles Valley College’s football team.

Despite being warned he’d be red-shirted as a freshman, Ramirez played on the varsity as a true freshman but, after his first season, “Scrappy” wasn’t happy with his playing time nor the business side of college football. “Scrappy” soon found himself in what he described as a “dark place” for months, trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. He tried to enlist in all four military branches, but was rejected because, siya miingon, due to all the tattoos on his body and their visual placements. Usa ka adlaw, he heard a friend’s voice from the past saying, ‘Go to a gym.’ Despite having no experience in boxing, he walked into the famed Wild Card Gym to speak with Hall of Fame trainer, owner Freddie Roach, who told Ramirez training would be hard and that he’d need to start as an amateur boxer. His work ethic was admirable and because he was a gifted athlete, everything soon clicked, and he became a student of boxing. Ramirez had 25 amateur matches, capturing top honors in the Sugar Bert National Championships, as well as in the regional Golden Gloves and SoCal tournaments.

“I was on the right track,” Ramirez added. “Everything I learned in football from Coach Muskaki Matsumoto (Lincoln High) I applied in boxing like discipline. I trained hard every day and there was no wasted time.”

Ramirez moved to New York City because a boxing friend of his had a manager there willing to help “Scrappy” make his pro debut. Subo nga, bisan, the pandemic quarantine went into effect, canceling his scheduled pro debut only one week prior to its scheduled date. Ramirez stayed in Churchill Gym, sparring and training, still hopeful of making his pro debut in the Big Apple. He eventually returned to Los Angeles and several weeks before the inaugural Zurdo Promotions event in Galveston, Texas, he received what is now a life-changing call from Zurdo’s manager, David Suh.

“Before I went to New York City, I had talked to David about making my pro debut,” Ramirez added. “He remembered when I came back to LA and asked if I wanted to make my pro debut on December 18^th (2020). I believe everything happens for a reason. I had become friends with Julian Chua at Wild Card. He saw me working at the gym and liked my work ethic. He gave me pointers and told me that one day we’d be working together. Julian became Zurdo’s head trainer and now he’s mine, too.”

His impressive pro-debut performance – first-round KO — led to enticing “Scrappy” into signing a managerial contract with 3 Pagdumala sa Punto.

“Scrappy” says he’s an exciting, unique fighter from his ring walk to his outfit, as well as the way he fights. “I bring Bad Intentions into the ring,"Siya midugang. “It’s fun! I’m a chess player who always plans ahead. I’m versatile and able to adapt in the ring, which is super important. I want to take your soul!"

“’Scrappy’ not only has the skills,” Chua added, “he has the charisma and showmanship it takes to be a real star in this sport. Don’t confuse confidence with arrogance. He takes his training with a world championship attitude.”

A self-proclaimed student of boxing, “Scrappy” has particular enjoyed watching and studying Hector Camacho, Edwin Valero, Adrien Broner, Canelo Alvarez, Gervonta Davis, Vasyl Lomachenko, ug, siyempre, “Zurdo” Ramirez.

“I am destined,” Ramirez concluded. “I’ve seen all this. I visualized, planned, and created these experiences before they happened. I was one of the most active fighters in the nation last year. Ang akong tumong alang sa 2022 is to stay busy, keep learning, and make statements. I’d like to have 6 more fights, get ranked, and bring home a championship belt. I will keep winning and give people a show.

**IMPORMASYON:**
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Facebook: /JohnRamirez
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @Scrappyboxing
Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

Scrappy action.jpg — (L-R) – Arrion Jafari, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, David Suh, and John “Scrappy” Ramirez

**LOS ANGELES (Enero 12, 2022)** – Undefeated bantamweight prospect John “Scrappy” Ramirez (8-0, 7 KOs), the second boxer signed to 3 Pagdumala sa Punto (3PM) which also manages 43-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Promotions, was arguably the most active boxer in the United States in 2021 with seven professional fights, including three on high-profile platforms headlined by “Zurdo,” the former World Super Middleweight Champion, and today the top-ranked World light heavyweight contender.

“’Scrappy’ is a hard-working kid that I’ve known for a while now and it’s great to have him around,” Zurdo commented. ”He brings a larger-than-life personality, and his flare is often well-received. I believe if he continues to work hard and stays in the gym, the sky is the limit. We know he’s a true athlete and I would put him against anyone in the bantamweight division.”

“Scrappy” made his pro debut December 18, 2020, on a pay-per-view event promoted and headlined by “Zurdo.” Two fights later, “Scrappy” fought in his first scheduled 6-rounder, in addition to a slated 8-round bout in only his sixth pro fight.

“Scrappy” and “Zurdo” are not related, Apan, they’re close and as the 25-year-old John explained, “With us it’s little bro and big bro. He may not be working my corner, usually because he’s fighting later on the same card, but I’m with him every day we’re training at Brickhouse (Boxing), and he’s always giving me tips and support. I live in downtown Los Angeles only a 15-minute drive from the gym in North Hollywood. It has it all and the real beauty of it is that it attracts fighters to spar and train with, especially when fighters are there for their training camp. We just had ‘Zurdo,’ David Benavidez, and 4-time world champion Brian Viloria, who is there as a trainer, for our last fight.

‘I feel good knowing I was the second fighter signed by 3 Pagdumala sa Punto. Karon, we have other fighters in our stable and that brings more competition. I want to be the best and, even though we’re on the same team, I want to go out there and do what it takes to be the best fighter I can be. I’m with ‘Zurdo” every day I’m in the gym and I watch him. He makes everything look easy, effortless, and that’s beautiful. He put his trust in me and I want to show him it was a good decision. I take great pride in being the first fighter they signed.”’

Ramirez’ long, arduous journey to this point started on the gridiron not in a ring, when he was a key member of the Lincoln High football team, profiled in a 2015 documentary, “ESPN 60: Letterman.” The players were from a crime-ridden part of Hollywood that was riddled with drugs and guns. Ramirez was a 5’ 4”, 160-pound running back on a team that, starting in Pop Warner competition, then advancing to Lincoln High, which hadn’t experienced success in football. Lincoln High went on to become a 3-time league champion, highlighted by semifinals playoff appearance in his senior year, eventually leading “Scrappy” to a roster spot Los Angeles Valley College’s football team.

Despite being warned he’d be red-shirted as a freshman, Ramirez played on the varsity as a true freshman but, after his first season, “Scrappy” wasn’t happy with his playing time nor the business side of college football. “Scrappy” soon found himself in what he described as a “dark place” for months, trying to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. He tried to enlist in all four military branches, but was rejected because, siya miingon, due to all the tattoos on his body and their visual placements. Usa ka adlaw, he heard a friend’s voice from the past saying, ‘Go to a gym.’ Despite having no experience in boxing, he walked into the famed Wild Card Gym to speak with Hall of Fame trainer, owner Freddie Roach, who told Ramirez training would be hard and that he’d need to start as an amateur boxer. His work ethic was admirable and because he was a gifted athlete, everything soon clicked, and he became a student of boxing. Ramirez had 25 amateur matches, capturing top honors in the Sugar Bert National Championships, as well as in the regional Golden Gloves and SoCal tournaments.

“I was on the right track,” Ramirez added. “Everything I learned in football from Coach Muskaki Matsumoto (Lincoln High) I applied in boxing like discipline. I trained hard every day and there was no wasted time.”

Ramirez moved to New York City because a boxing friend of his had a manager there willing to help “Scrappy” make his pro debut. Subo nga, bisan, the pandemic quarantine went into effect, canceling his scheduled pro debut only one week prior to its scheduled date. Ramirez stayed in Churchill Gym, sparring and training, still hopeful of making his pro debut in the Big Apple. He eventually returned to Los Angeles and several weeks before the inaugural Zurdo Promotions event in Galveston, Texas, he received what is now a life-changing call from Zurdo’s manager, David Suh.

“Before I went to New York City, I had talked to David about making my pro debut,” Ramirez added. “He remembered when I came back to LA and asked if I wanted to make my pro debut on December 18^th (2020). I believe everything happens for a reason. I had become friends with Julian Chua at Wild Card. He saw me working at the gym and liked my work ethic. He gave me pointers and told me that one day we’d be working together. Julian became Zurdo’s head trainer and now he’s mine, too.”

His impressive pro-debut performance – first-round KO — led to enticing “Scrappy” into signing a managerial contract with 3 Pagdumala sa Punto.

“Scrappy” says he’s an exciting, unique fighter from his ring walk to his outfit, as well as the way he fights. “I bring Bad Intentions into the ring,"Siya midugang. “It’s fun! I’m a chess player who always plans ahead. I’m versatile and able to adapt in the ring, which is super important. I want to take your soul!"

“’Scrappy’ not only has the skills,” Chua added, “he has the charisma and showmanship it takes to be a real star in this sport. Don’t confuse confidence with arrogance. He takes his training with a world championship attitude.”

A self-proclaimed student of boxing, “Scrappy” has particular enjoyed watching and studying Hector Camacho, Edwin Valero, Adrien Broner, Canelo Alvarez, Gervonta Davis, Vasyl Lomachenko, ug, siyempre, “Zurdo” Ramirez.

“I am destined,” Ramirez concluded. “I’ve seen all this. I visualized, planned, and created these experiences before they happened. I was one of the most active fighters in the nation last year. Ang akong tumong alang sa 2022 is to stay busy, keep learning, and make statements. I’d like to have 6 more fights, get ranked, and bring home a championship belt. I will keep winning and give people a show.

**IMPORMASYON:**
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Facebook: /JohnRamirez
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @Scrappyboxing
Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

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42-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez marches towards boxing milestone in exclusive 50-0 club

Disyembre 7, 2021 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

43^rd pro fight Dec. 18 vs. Yunieski Gonzalez on DAZN

LAS VEGAS (Disyembre 6, 2021) – As he marches towards a special boxing milestone, former World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs), now an undefeated world light heavyweight contender, will be fighting Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez on December 18th for his 43^rd consecutive victory.

Ramirez vs. Gonzalez headlines a DAZN-streamed card, presented by Ramirez’ promoter Golden Boy Promotions, in a 12-round WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator from San Antonio (TX) with the winner becoming the mandatory challenger for World Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs), assuming the Kyrgyzstan-native gets past Umar Salamov (26-1, 19 KOs) sa Dec. 11^th sa Russia.

The 30-year-old Ramirez is fighting for membership in the exclusive 50-Club, winning his first 50 professional fights without a loss or draw. Ramirez’ idol and fellow Mexican, Julio Cesar Chavez, holds the record in that category by winning his first 87, his first blemish coming in 1993 in a 12-round majority draw with the great Pernell Whitaker in their WBC World welterweight title fight.
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BOXING’S 50-0 CLUB

1. Julio “J.C. Cesar Chavez 87 (13 KOs) 1980-1993 México
2. Willie “Wil ‘O The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 KOs) 1940-1943 USA
3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 KOs) 2009-2019 Thailand
4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 KOs) 1970-1978 México
5. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 KOs) 1996-2017 USA
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"Ang 50-0 Club is a very exclusive list I’m proud to be working toward,” ni Ramirez. “All fighters go through ups and downs and understand the blood, sweat and tears to achieve anything in this sport. I feel very blessed and fortunate to be in the position I’m in today and I will never stop giving it my all in the sport. Unta, when I’m finished, I can leave a legacy in the sport that I can be proud of.”

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez says Dmitry Bivol now has nowhere to run

Nobyembre 18, 2021 FNU47 Leave sa usa ka comment

LAS VEGAS (Nobyembre 17, 2021) – Frustrated by Dmitry Bivol’s silence, even after Team Zurdo and Golden Boy Promotions sent the World Boxing Association (WBA) Light Heavyweight World Super Champion a legitimate contract offer, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez now has a clear path to his first World title shot in the light heavyweight division.

Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) has been matched against Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) sa Disyembre 18 sa San Antonio (TX) in the official WBA Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator to determine Bivol’s mandatory challenger.

“I’m excited to end the year with this eliminator bout,” ni Ramirez. “This is the path I’ve been planning for and I’m very humbled and honored to be in this position. The WBA is a great organization and I appreciate Mr. Gilberto Mendoza for allowing me to be in this position.”

Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) expressed his desire to fight Ramirez before and after the latter knocked out Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) this past this past July. Suddenly, bisan, Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearns claimed that Bivol would instead fight John Ryder next month in the United Kingdom, and then target WBA and WBC Super Middleweight Champion“Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KOs), at either 168 o 175 libra.

“I was surprised when Bivol turned down the fight we offered because it was something I thought he wanted. I know he’s a tough warrior and aspires to be the best, which is why I was surprised. He publicly called me out and sand that he was ‘ready.’ But unfortunately, that doesn’t seem to be the case on his end. Pag-usab, sa boxing, this seems like a common scenario where a fighter barks and barks, but he can’t back it up when it’s time to fight. Uban niini nga away (vs. Gonzalez) in place, Bivol has nowhere to run, and he will eventually have to face me.

“I’m not sure why Bivol thinks Canelo will face him in the near future. The probability of that happening within the next three fights is very, very low for him. Ikasubo, I think he’s just the cannon fodder for this scenario.”

The first Mexican to capture the World super middleweight title, “Zurdo” has waited too long to risk his first World title opportunity in the 175-pound division to look past the dangerous Gonzalez’ (21-3, 17 KOs). Ramirez and Gonzalez, sa tinagsa, are rated No. 3 ug ang No. 4 pinaagi sa WBA, and their 12-round main event will headline a Golden Boy-promoted card to be streamed live on DAZN.

IMPORMASYON:

Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com

Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions

Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

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