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Toronto’s undefeated light heavyweight Kareem “Supreme” Hackett to make 1st WBA Inter-Continental title defense March 30th on DAZN from L.A.

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Kareem Hackett (R)(Bildnachweis: Cris Esquida/3PM)

LOS ANGELES (März 21, 2024) – Toronto’s undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion Kareem “Supreme” Hackett (12-0, 6 KOs) will make his first title defense March 30th against Rowdy Legend Montgomery (10-5-1, 7 KOs) in a 10-round match on a Golden Boy Promotions card headlined by the WBA Cruiserweight World title fight between defending champion Arsen Goulimarian and Hackett’s stablemate, former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

All the action will be streamed live on DAZN from YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

WBA No. 13 world-rated Hackett captured his crown last September 20th in Plant City, Florida, als er dominiert 4-1 favorite and previously undefeated Clay Waterman (11-0, 8 KOs) en route to a 10-round unanimous decision, in which he won all 10 rounds on two of the judges’’ scorecards and nine on the other judge’s.

“I would have liked to fight sooner but that’s the way this business goes,” Hackett said. “It’s harder to get fights after winning my title than it was. A lot of good has happened since my last fight. Ich verstehe. I have a title and I’m world ranked. I have a clearer path towards a world title shot. I appreciate any opportunity to get in the ring.”

“I’m getting more respect since I displayed my skills on ProBox.TV. (Announcers) Juan Manual Marguez, Paulie Malignaggi and Chris Algieri gave me a lot of props and that’s been very validating.”

Hackett has gained invaluable experience sparring world champions such as “Zurdo” Ramirez, Dmitry Bivol, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin, Sergio Mora, Mathew Macklin and David Benavidez.

Hackett has already established firsts by a Toronto boxer in terms of fighting on a Golden Boy Promotions card and becoming WBA Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight title holder.

“I’m a trailblazer for Toronto boxing,” promotional free agent Hackett explained with great pride. “I want to bring the first world title home, sicher, and one day the undisputed and unified titles, zu, Toronto is a big city with a lot of natural talent, but I don’t know why boxing hasn’t thrived there.”

Hackett is trained by fast-rising Julian Chua at Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood (SOWIE) and managed by 3 Punkteverwaltung (3 PM).

"(Dmitry) Bivol is at the head of the light heavyweight division, and I know he’s a strong guy,” Hackett noted. “We’ve changed some things since my last fight with the end in mind. We’ve tripled down, strength-wise, for when we run into him. That’s the main change. I feel that I’m the most agile fighter in our division and I’m working on getting stronger to match my skills and ring IQ.”

In 2024, Hackett wants to add hardware and fight a top-10 ranked opponent but, at least for now, he’s happy to be in his fight with Montgomery in his second home, Los Angeles.

“I love that this fight is in LA,” Hackett concluded. “I’m comfortable in Los Angeles. I feel at home here and fighting in other places in California. I’m also excited to be fighting on a card headlined by one of my closest friends in boxing (Southpaw)."

INFORMATIONEN:Website: www.KareemHackett.comInstagram, Zwitschern & Tik Tok: @kareemwins
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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez Fighting for his legacy

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Gilberto “Zurdo” RamirezFighting for his legacy
LOS ANGELES (März 20, 2024) -- Former World Boxing Organization Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs) is fighting for his legacy, starting March 30th when he challenges undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World title holder Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (21-0, 14 KOs) at You Tube Theater at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Kalifornien.

The 12-round Goulamirian vs. Zurdo main event headlines a strong card, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Y12 Boxing, which will be streamed live on DAZN.

Ramirez, 32, was the first Mexican boxer to capture a super middleweight world title and now he wants to duplicate that unprecedented feat against Goulamirian, the Armenian-born champion who lives in France and trains in Big Bear, Kalifornien.

“Becoming the first Mexican-born cruiserweight world champion and two-division world champion is very important to me,” Ramirez said. “Legacy is the only thing we leave behind in this world, I was proud to be the first Mexican to be world super middleweight champion and I can’t wait to be the first again at cruiserweight.

“I’m still learning every day. Joe Smith was a tough task and I had to implement some new stuff to my style. And this fight is no different; every camp I try to add something new to enhance my chances of winning. I feel comfortable at this weight. Natürlich, as I got older, it was tougher to make the weight and now everything seems to be easier. Like I always say, there’s no better teacher than experience in this life.”

Zurdo’s ultimate goal, jedoch, is to become a three-division world champion, targeting the heavyweight division once he’s cleaned up the cruiserweight weight class.

“There are still a lot of fights that can be made in this division,” Zurdo explained. “I’d love to unify and/or become the undisputed Champion before I make the move up. When it’s all said and done, my goal is to be a multi-division Champion and end my career as a heavyweight.”

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

ABOUT ZURDO PROMOTIONS: Headquartered in Las Vegas and Mexico, Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event led by former World Champion, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us at www.ZurdoPromotions.com.
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Zurdo Ramirez chasing his legacy Fighting for 44-0 vs. Dominic Boesel

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May 14th streaming live on DAZN
LAS VEGAS (April 28, 2022) – Rather than wait for the winner of the May 7th 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 14th versus German Dominic Boesel (32-2, 12 KOs), the reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) Light Heavyweight World title holder and WBA No. 1 rated Anwärter.

“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, Kalifornien. 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,” Ramirez said. "Na sicher, Büffel (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. Southpaw) happen, but he got the Canelo opportunity, so I don’t blame him.”

Boesel, who has fought outside of Europe, ist 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, jedoch, 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!

INFORMATIONEN: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

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(L-R) — Gilberto “Southpaw” Ramirez & Kareem Hackett


LAS VEGAS (Februar 2, 2022) – Undefeated Toronto light heavyweight prospect Kareem Hackett (8-0, 7 KOs) hat eine Führungsvertrag mit unterzeichnet 3 Punkteverwaltung (3PM), die auch verwaltet 43-0 Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, the former World Super Middleweight Champion, und heute der bestplatzierte Weltmeister im Halbschwergewicht.

“Kareem is a great talent that just needs an opportunity,” Ramirez said. “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 Kanada, Hackett participated in combat sports like kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and boxing. Er hatte ein 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, Julianisch. Sparring with ‘Zurdo’ is great. Danach, 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) Weltmeister im Halbschwergewicht.

“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,” Hackett noted, “it’s not a one-round fight and could go as long as 12 Runde. 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,“ schloss Ramirez.

INFORMATIONEN:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com, www.KareemHackett.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @kareemwins
Zwitschern: @ZurdoPromotions, @ GilbertoZurdoRamirez, @SupremeUncanny
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Gilberto „Zurdo“ Ramirez wehrt sich gegen Dmitry Bivols Behauptung, einen Titelkampf abgelehnt zu haben

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LAS VEGAS (Januar 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, Sprichwort, “I know for a fact that my team did offer Team Ramirez to fight me December 11th in Russland, 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 Pfund,” 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 Runden. "


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!


INFORMATIONEN:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Zwitschern: @ZurdoPromotions, @ GilbertoZurdoRamirez
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Treffen Sie Gilberto „Zurdo“ Ramirez Schützling Unbesiegter Bantamgewichts-Anwärter John „Scrappy“ Ramirez

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(L-R) – Arrion Jafari, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, David Suha, und John „Scrappy“ Ramirez

LOS ANGELES (Januar 12, 2022) – Unbesiegter Bantamgewicht-Anwärter John „Scrappy“ Ramirez (8-0, 7 KOs), der zweite Boxer unterschrieb bei 3 Punkteverwaltung (3PM) die auch verwaltet 43-0 Gilberto „Zurdo“-Aktionen, war wohl der aktivste Boxer in den Vereinigten Staaten in 2021 mit sieben Profikämpfen, darunter drei auf hochkarätigen Plattformen mit der Überschrift „Zurdo,” der ehemalige Weltmeister im Supermittelgewicht, und heute der bestplatzierte Weltmeister im Halbschwergewicht.


“’Scrappy’ ist ein fleißiger Junge, den ich schon seit einiger Zeit kenne und es ist toll, ihn bei sich zu haben,"Linkshänder kommentiert. "Er bringt eine überlebensgroße Persönlichkeit mit", und sein Aufflackern wird oft gut angenommen. Ich glaube, wenn er weiter hart arbeitet und im Fitnessstudio bleibt, der Himmel ist die Grenze. Wir wissen, dass er ein echter Athlet ist und ich würde ihn gegen jeden im Bantamgewicht stellen.”


„Scrappy“ gab im Dezember sein Profidebüt 18, 2020, bei einer Pay-per-View-Veranstaltung, die von „Zurdo“ beworben und überschrieben wird. Zwei Kämpfe später, „Scrappy“ kämpfte in seinem ersten geplanten 6-Rounder, zusätzlich zu einem geplanten 8-Runden-Kampf in seinem erst sechsten Profikampf.


„Scrappy“ und „Zurdo“ sind nicht verwandt, jedoch, sie sind nah und wie der 25-jährige John erklärte, „Bei uns ist es kleiner Bruder und großer Bruder. Er arbeitet vielleicht nicht in meiner Ecke, normalerweise, weil er später auf derselben Karte kämpft, Aber ich bin jeden Tag bei ihm, wenn wir bei Brickhouse trainieren (Boxen), und er gibt mir immer Tipps und Unterstützung. Ich lebe in der Innenstadt von Los Angeles, nur 15 Fahrminuten vom Fitnessstudio in North Hollywood entfernt. Es hat alles und das wahre Schöne daran ist, dass es Kämpfer zum Sparen und Trainieren anzieht, besonders wenn Kämpfer für ihr Trainingslager da sind. Wir hatten gerade 'Zurdo,’ David Benavidez, und 4-facher Weltmeister Brian Viloria, wer ist da als trainer, für unseren letzten Kampf.


"Ich fühle mich gut, zu wissen, dass ich der zweite Kämpfer war, der unterschrieben wurde" 3 Punkteverwaltung. Jetzt, wir haben andere Kämpfer in unserem Stall und das bringt mehr Konkurrenz. Ich will der Beste sein und, obwohl wir im selben team sind, Ich möchte da rausgehen und alles tun, um der beste Kämpfer zu sein, der ich sein kann. Ich bin mit 'Zurdo' jeden Tag im Fitnessstudio und beobachte ihn. Er lässt alles einfach aussehen, mühelos, und das ist schön. Er hat mir sein Vertrauen geschenkt und ich möchte ihm zeigen, dass es eine gute Entscheidung war. Ich bin sehr stolz darauf, der erste Kämpfer zu sein, den sie unter Vertrag genommen haben.“’


Ramirez' lange, beschwerliche Reise zu diesem Punkt begann auf dem Rost nicht in einem Ring, als er ein wichtiges Mitglied der Lincoln High Footballmannschaft war, profiliert in a 2015 Dokumentarfilm, „ESPN 60: Letterman.“ Die Spieler kamen aus einem von Kriminalität geplagten Teil Hollywoods, der von Drogen und Waffen übersät war. Ramirez war ein 5' 4", 160-Pfund, das auf ein Team zurückläuft, das, Start im Pop Warner-Wettbewerb, dann weiter zur Lincoln High, die im Fußball keinen Erfolg gehabt hatten. Lincoln High wurde dreimaliger Meister der Liga, hervorgehoben durch den Halbfinal-Playoff-Auftritt in seinem Abschlussjahr, führte „Scrappy“ schließlich zu einem Kader für die Fußballmannschaft des Los Angeles Valley College.


Obwohl er gewarnt wurde, würde er als Neuling ein rotes Hemd tragen, Ramirez spielte auf der Uni als echter Neuling, aber, nach seiner ersten Saison, „Scrappy“ war weder mit seiner Spielzeit noch mit der geschäftlichen Seite des College-Footballs zufrieden. „Scrappy“ befand sich bald monatelang an einem, wie er es nannte, „dunklen Ort“, versuchte herauszufinden, was er mit seinem Leben anfangen wollte. Er versuchte, sich in allen vier Militärzweigen zu engagieren, wurde aber abgelehnt weil, sagte er, wegen all der Tätowierungen auf seinem Körper und ihrer visuellen Platzierungen. Eines Tages, er hörte die Stimme eines Freundes aus der Vergangenheit sagen, „Geh ins Fitnessstudio.“ Obwohl ich keine Erfahrung im Boxen habe, er ging in das berühmte Wild Card Gym, um mit dem Hall of Fame-Trainer zu sprechen, Besitzer Freddie Roach, der sagte, Ramirez würde hart trainieren und er müsste als Amateurboxer anfangen. Seine Arbeitsmoral war bewundernswert und weil er ein begnadeter Athlet war, alles hat schnell klick gemacht, und er wurde Boxstudent. Ramirez hatte 25 Amateurspiele, Eroberung der höchsten Auszeichnungen bei den Sugar Bert National Championships, sowie bei den regionalen Golden Gloves und SoCal Turnieren.


„Ich war auf dem richtigen Weg,“ Ramirez fügte hinzu. „Alles, was ich im Fußball von Trainer Muskaki Matsumoto gelernt habe (Lincoln High) Ich habe mich im Boxen wie Disziplin beworben. Ich habe jeden Tag hart trainiert und es gab keine Zeitverschwendung.“


Ramirez zog nach New York City, weil ein Boxfreund von ihm dort einen Manager hatte, der bereit war, „Scrappy“ zu seinem Profidebüt zu verhelfen. Leider, obwohl, die Pandemie-Quarantäne ist in Kraft getreten, sein geplantes Profidebüt nur eine Woche vor dem geplanten Termin absagen. Ramirez übernachtete im Churchill Gym, Sparring und Training, hofft immer noch auf sein Profidebüt im Big Apple. Er kehrte schließlich nach Los Angeles zurück und einige Wochen vor der ersten Zurdo Promotions-Veranstaltung in Galveston, Texas, er erhielt einen Anruf von Zurdo's Manager, der heute lebensverändernd ist, David Suha.
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„Bevor ich nach New York City ging, Ich hatte mit David über mein Profidebüt gesprochen,“ Ramirez fügte hinzu. „Er erinnerte sich, als ich nach LA zurückkam, und fragte, ob ich im Dezember mein Profidebüt geben wolle 18th (2020). Ich glaube, alles passiert aus einem Grund. Ich hatte mich mit Julian Chua bei Wild Card angefreundet. Er sah mich im Fitnessstudio arbeiten und mochte meine Arbeitsmoral. Er gab mir Hinweise und sagte mir, dass wir eines Tages zusammenarbeiten würden. Julian wurde Zurdos Cheftrainer und jetzt gehört er mir, auch."


Seine beeindruckende Profi-Debütleistung – Erstrunden-KO — führte dazu, dass „Scrappy“ einen Managervertrag mit 3 Punkteverwaltung.


„Scrappy“ sagt, er sei ein aufregender, einzigartiger Kämpfer von seinem Ringweg bis zu seinem Outfit, sowie die Art, wie er kämpft. „Ich bringe Bad Intentions in den Ring," er fügte hinzu. "Es macht Spaß! Ich bin ein Schachspieler, der immer im Voraus plant. Ich bin vielseitig und kann mich im Ring anpassen, was super wichtig ist. Ich will deine Seele nehmen!"


„‘Scrappy‘ hat nicht nur die Fähigkeiten,“ Chua fügte hinzu, „er hat das Charisma und die Showmanieren, die man braucht, um ein echter Star in diesem Sport zu sein. Verwechseln Sie Selbstvertrauen nicht mit Arroganz. Er nimmt sein Training mit WM-Attitüde an.“


Ein selbsternannter Boxstudent, „Scrappy“ hat es besonders genossen, Hector Camacho . zu beobachten und zu studieren, Edwin Valero, Adrien Broner, Canelo Alvarez, Gervonta Davis, Vasyl Lomachenko, und, natürlich, "Zurdo" Ramirez.


„Ich bin bestimmt,“ schloss Ramirez. „Ich habe das alles gesehen. Ich habe visualisiert, geplant, und diese Erfahrungen gemacht, bevor sie passierten. Ich war letztes Jahr einer der aktivsten Kämpfer der Nation. Mein Ziel für 2022 ist beschäftigt zu bleiben, Lerne weiter, und Aussagen machen. Ich hätte gerne 6 mehr Kämpfe, Rang bekommen, und bringe einen Meisterschaftsgürtel mit nach Hause. Ich werde weiter gewinnen und den Leuten eine Show bieten.


INFORMATIONEN:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Facebook: /John Ramirez
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions, @Scrappyboxing
Zwitschern: @ZurdoPromotions, @ GilbertoZurdoRamirez
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42-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez marches towards boxing milestone in exclusive 50-0 Verein

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

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LAS VEGAS (Dezember 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 43rd 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) am Dez. 11th in Russland.


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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BOXEN 50-0 VEREIN

1. Julio „J.C. Cesar Chavez 87 (13 KOs) 1980-1993 Mexiko
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 Mexiko
5. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 KOs) 1996-2017 USA
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"Die 50-0 Club is a very exclusive list I’m proud to be working toward,” Ramirez said. “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. Hoffnungsvoll, 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

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LAS VEGAS (November 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) im Dezember 18 in 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,” Ramirez said. “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.”

Büffel (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, obwohl, 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 oder 175 Pfund.

“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. Schon Wieder, im Boxen, 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. Mit diesen Kampf (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. Traurig, 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, beziehungsweise, are rated No. 3 und Nr. 4 von der WBA, and their 12-round main event will headline a Golden Boy-promoted card to be streamed live on DAZN.

INFORMATIONEN:

Website:  www.ZurdoPromotions.com

Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions

Zwitschern:  @ZurdoPromotions, @ GilbertoZurdoRamirez

Boxen, Golden Boy Promotions, Las Vegas

Undefeated World Light Heavyweight Contender Gilberto Ramirez believes in “Zurdo,” Golden Boy & his Mexican heritage

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(L-R) – Oscar de la Hoya, Gilberto Ramirez & Bernard Hopkins



LAS VEGAS (August 23, 2021) – Undefeated Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) feels he’ll get his first World light heavyweight title shot because he believes in himself, his promoter Golden Boy Promotions, and his Mexican heritage.


The former World Boxing Organization (WBO-) super middleweight World champion is a leading light heavyweight contender, Derzeit bewertet No. 2 von der World Boxing Organization (WBO-) und Nr. 5 von der International Boxing Federation (IBF), sowie Nein. 9 in The Ring independent rankings for the first time in the 175-pound division.


After Ramirez’ recent knockout victory over Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs), positioning him for a World title shot, the boxing world looked forward to “Zurdo” challenging World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol später in diesem Jahr. Bivol had all but assured a showdown with Ramirez through social media posts, but suddenly he changed his tune and was dreaming of a match this November that isn’t going to happen against WBA and WBC Super Middleweight Champion “Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KOs).


The 30-year Ramirez has openly called for a fight with Bivol or either of the other World light heavyweight title holders, Artur Beterbiev (WBC/IBF) und Joe Smith, Jr. (WBO-), whose rumored unification fight doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.


Mittlerweile, all three reigning World light heavyweight champions have gone dark, at least in terms of fighting Ramirez. Is “Zurdo” too risky for them, or are they just hesitant to fight a proven Mexican challenger?


“I leave my opponents to my promoter, Golden Boy, and its matchmaker, Robert Diaz,” Ramirez explained. “They’re aware of what I want, and I trust they are diligent and will do whatever is best for me. Als Kämpfer, I’ve been clear that all the World light heavyweight champs are on my hit list; and I don’t retract my statement or shy away from the fights as most of them have. In this world, all I have are my word and balls, and I don’t break ‘em for anyone. I fight not just for myself, but for my pride and the spirit of Mexican people. We are proud of our heritage and have been the best fighters. Russians know I will take out both Bivol and Beterbiev; Joe Smith, Jr. is just an appetizer.”


“Canelo” and Julio Cesar Gonzalez (2003) are the only native Mexicans to be crowned World Light Heavyweight Champions, but everybody in boxing knows Mexican boxers are called warriors for a good reason.


“I think they’re all reluctant to fight a Mexican light heavyweight like me,“ Ramirez fügte hinzu. “There’s a reason why Bivol is retracting his statement and staying quiet after all his social media antics. If he was serious, it’s an easy fight to make, and he knows it (both fighters have fought on DAZN). I’m also hearing (Joshua) Buatsi’s name in the mix, but I would absolutely destroy him. All these guys talk the talk but rarely walk the walk. I am a Mexican warrior; everybody knows the way we are built!"


Other potential contenders in the mix, excluding the reigning world champions, may include Badou Jack, Eleider Alvarez, Maxim Wlassow (Ramirez defeated him as super middleweights), und Lyndon Arthur.

“My time will come, Ramirez concluded. “I know Golden Boy is working hard on making this a reality and when that time comes, all these guys will have nowhere to run or hide. I leave who I fight next up to my matchmaker, Robert Diaz. I trust that Golden Boy will do whatever is best for my career.


“I’m not frustrated, this is part of the process. I’m a veteran in this game. Many will talk, but they will fall when it’s time to act. Schon Wieder, I trust Golden Boy will do what has been promised and I look forward to what fight they will present me with.”


INFORMATIONEN:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Zwitschern: @ZurdoPromotions, @ GilbertoZurdoRamirez
Boxen, DAZN, Golden Boy Promotions

41-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Barrera needs to get past Sullivan Barrera to get world light heavyweight title shot

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Streaming live July 9th on DAZN from L.A.

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LOS ANGELES (Juni 28, 2021) – Undefeated former WBO Super Middleweight Champion and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), currently a highly ranked light heavyweight contender, will have a lot on the line July 9th against world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs), including world title fight implications and, ultimately, his boxing legacy,

Zurdo vs. Barrera, presented by Golden Boy Promotions, will be streamed exclusively on DAZN, live from Banc of California Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Football Club (pro soccer), located in downtown Los Angeles.

To get a world light heavyweight title shot against any of the reigning champions – WBC & IBF Artur Beterbiev (16-0 (16 KOs), WBA-Super- Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) or WBO Joe Smith (27-3, 21 KOs) – Barrera stands in Ramirez’ way in the 12-round Zurdo vs. Barrera Hauptereignis. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, sowie Nein. 5 von der IBF.

“That’s what the fans want but I’m not sure if these fighters are ready for me,” Ramirez boldly said about Beterbiev, Bivol and Smith. “I wasn’t impressed by any of the three in their recent bouts. They can run as much as they want, but they can’t hide forever. I know I’m the best in the division and, sooner or later, I will be snatching each of the belts and taking their souls one by one.”

Ramirez, die vor kurzem eingeschaltet 30 (Juni 19), was the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight title, which he relinquished in 2019 to move up to the light heavyweight division, in which he is 2-0 (2 KOs) besiegt haben Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) und Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Krone.

A decorated Cuban amateur boxer (285-27 Rekord), 39-year-old Barrera defeated future pro world champions such as Chad Dawson,
Shumenov Beibu und Mariano Natalio Carrera prior to defecting from Cuba to Miami and turning pro.

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, ist 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) undFelix Valera (WDEC10), losing to Bivol (TKO12), Schmied (DEC10), and Hall of FamerAndre Ward (Dezember 12).

“I always expect the best from my opponents,” Ramirez noted. “Barrera is a professional and I know he will be ready when the lights are on. He displayed that he’s a strong fighter when he beat and broke Joe Smith, Jr.’s jaw in their bout. A victory for Barrera can resurge his career and alter my path; so, I prepare for the best version of Barrera, and I will not let anything deter my goals.

“I’ve been working hard. There’s new stuff I’ve been fine tuning and I can’t wait to showcase it July 9th. Come fight night, I know all my hard work will pay off.”
Karten gibt es bei Preis $150, $100, $75, $50 und $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium undwww.ticketmaster.com.

INFORMATIONEN:
Website: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Zwitschern: @ZurdoPromotions, @ GilbertoZurdoRamirez