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

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LAS VEGAS (Awst 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, graddio ar hyn o bryd Na. 2 gan Sefydliad Bocsio Byd (WBO) a Na. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), yn ogystal â No. 9 mewn Y 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 later this year. 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) ac Joe Smith, Jr. (WBO), whose rumored unification fight doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.


Yn y cyfamser, 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, Boy Aur, 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. Fel diffoddwr, 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,” ychwanegodd Ramirez. “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 Vlasov (Ramirez defeated him as super middleweights), ac 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. Eto, I trust Golden Boy will do what has been promised and I look forward to what fight they will present me with.”


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

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LOS ANGELES (Mehefin 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 9fed 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 prif ddigwyddiad. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO, yn ogystal â No. 5 gan yr 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, a drodd yn ddiweddar 30 (Mehefin 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) having defeated Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) ac Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

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

Barrera, fighting out of Cuba by way of Miami, yn 3-3 vs. past or present world champions with victories against Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) acFelix Valera (WDEC10), losing to Bivol (TKO12), Smith (DEC10), and Hall of FamerWard Andre (Rhagfyr 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; felly, 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 9fed. Come fight night, I know all my hard work will pay off.”
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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez part of group that opened new state-of-the-art boxing gym in the Heart of North Hollywood’s Arts District Brickhouse Boxing Club

LOS ANGELES (Mehefin 21, 2021) – Undefeated former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight Champion (WBO) and current world-ranked light heavyweight contender Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez is a principal member in 3PM Group, which officially opened the 6,000 square foot, state-of-the-art Brickhouse Boxing Club to the public this past May 31st.

Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) has been training at Brickhouse Boxing Club for his July 9fed12-round main event fight versus former world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).
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.

Pris y tocynnau yw $150, $100, $75, $50 ac $35, excluding applicable service charges, and available to purchase at www.bancocaliforniastadium ac www.ticketmaster.com.
Located in North Hollywood (1116 Weddington St. / 818.821.3355) and arguably the premier boxing gym in Los Angeles, Brickhouse Boxing Club’s key members and trainers include “Zurdo” Ramirez, 4-time World Champion Brian Viloria, Ramirez’ Head Trainer Julian Chua, and Strength & Conditioning Coach Chris Wong.

“The opportunity presented itself and my team was able to put everything together,” Ramirez explained why he is a principal owner of Brickhouse Boxing Club. “The plan was always to create a friendly environment that can help expand to others but, ar yr un pryd, provide an elite training facility for professionals.

“Training here (for Barrera fight) has been great. I’m proud to have my own space and glad to have everything I need under one roof – boxing, ffitrwydd, recovery, and sauna. Hefyd, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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Undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez goes for 42nd victory vs. Sullivan Barrera

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LOS ANGELES (Mehefin 8, 2021) – Undefeated former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Super Middleweight Champion (WBO) Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), who will be making his debut as a member of Golden Boy’s stable, goes for his 42nd professional victory July 9fed against world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).


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.
“I’m very excited to make my debut with Golden Boy,” Ramirez said. “LA’s the home to many Latinos and I can’t wait to share the moment with my people.

“Every fight is the most important fight of my career. Yn amlwg, the goal is to dominate the division and become world champ, and I do believe this match-up versus Barrera is a step in the right direction.”

There will be World title implications for the winner of the 12-round Zurdo vs. Barrera prif ddigwyddiad. Ramirez is ranked No. 3 gan Gyngor Bocsio Byd (WBA) and WBO, yn ogystal â No. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), which rates Barrera at No. 7 yn y byd.

Ramirez, 29, was the first Mexican fighter to capture a World super middleweight title, which he relinquished to move up to the light heavyweight division. Ef yw 2-0 (2 Kos) as a 175-pounder, curo Tommy Karpency (29-6-1) ar Ebrill 12, 2019, when Karpency was unable to continue fighting after four rounds, along with a 10th round stoppage of Alphonso Lopez (32-3) last December to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) crown.

The 39-year-old Barrera was a decorated Cuban amateur boxer (285-27 cofnod), who was the middleweight gold medalist at the 2000 AIBA Junior World Championships. Barrera, who defected to the United States in 2009 and settled in Miami, beat future pro world champions such as Chad Dawson, Shumenov Beibuac Mariano Natalio Carrera.
During the course of his 12-year pro career, Barrera is 3-3 vs. past or present world champions having defeated Jeff Lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (WKO12) ac Felix Valera (WDEC10), losing to current WBA Super and IBF World light heavyweight champions, yn y drefn honno, Dmitry Bivol (TKO12) ac Joe Smith Jr. (DEC10), in addition to Hall of Famer Ward Andre (Rhagfyr 12).

“Barrera is a tough Cuban veteran with world-class experience,” ychwanegodd Ramirez. He’s fought the best in the past and shown why he’s been in many title fights against them. He even had a one-sided victory over the current WBO champions, Joe Smith, Jr.”

Jesse Hart is the only common opponent; Ramirez won a pair of decisions in World super middleweight title fights against Hart, while Sullivan lost a 10-round light heavyweight decision to the Philadelphia boxer.
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Perfect connection Gilberto“Zurdo” Ramirez & Trainer Julian Chua

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LAS VEGAS (Mai 25, 2021) – Back in February of 2019, Sefydliad Bocsio Byd (WBO) Super Middleweight ChampionGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez had made a decision to move up to fight in the light heavyweight division, and he was searching for a new head trainer.

Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) immediately connected with a then 28-year-oldJulian Chua, a former amateur boxer who had been training boxers atFreddie Roach’s famed Wildcard Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. “Zurdo” and Chua are now 2-0 (2 Kos) and preparing for a mega-fought later this year, ideally, against undefeated World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight ChampionDmitry Bivol (17-0, 11 Kos).

How Ramirez ended up with Chua as he head trainer isn’t a typical boxing story. After all, “Zurdo” was the first Mexican world super middleweight champion, sporting a 29-0 pro record, and only 27 when they first met.

Ramirez’ manager, David Suh, conducted a search to hire Ramirez’ chief second. He had a list that included some of the top trainers in the industry, as well as a young, relatively unknown – at least outside of southern California – in Chua.

“I don’t know how I got on that list,” a humble Chua said. “There was going to be a tryout of sorts to determine who would work with ‘Zurdo.’ We trained together in Long Beach (where Ramirez was training) and then I met with David for coffee. He asked if I was interested in becoming the head trainer. We trained together a little more. He liked the way I trained, and we got along well. I texted David saying we liked working together and that I was interested in becoming his head trainer.

“We clicked right away, and we learned things about each other and how we liked to train. I study a lot and do a lot of research of how he had been trained, because I wanted to help him to improve. I was getting four fighters ready in LA and “Zurdo” couldn’t go there for sparring. I said I couldn’t leave these fighters and go to Santa Barbara. “Zurdo” respected me even more for not jumping ship from those four fighters for a better opportunity. We still wanted to work with each other, and ‘Zurdo’ made it work. I went to Long Beach twice a week, he came to Wildcard three times.”

Ramirez won his light heavyweight debut April 12, 2019, panTommy Karpency (29-6-1) oedd yn gallu parhau ar ôl pedair rownd, followed last December 18fed gyda 10fed round stoppage ofAlfonso Lopez (32-3) to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) teitl.

Chua was trained by Roach when he was an amateur from Indiana, but when Chua started at Wildcard, Roach’s assistantEric Brown became Chua’s mentor. During his training career atWildcard West Boxing, known now as Churchill Boxing in Santa Barbara, Chua has trained several world champions in boxing and MMA.

Y Ramirez, 29 oed, a lofnododd gontract hyrwyddo unigryw ag ef yn ddiweddarOscar De La HoyaHyrwyddiadau Bachgen Aur, ar hyn o bryd yn safle Rhif. 3 by the WBA and WBO. “Zurdo” returns to action July 9fed in Los Angeles againstSullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).

Whether it’s Bivol, or the other world light heavyweight champions — Artur Beterbiev acJoe Smith – “Zurdo” and Chua are preparing to beat the best for Ramirez to wear the coveted World championship crown in a second division.

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“Zurdo” fighting for his legacy, 41-0 Gilberto Ramirez on mission to join elusive 50-0 club

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LAS VEGAS (Mai 19, 2021) – Only five boxers have started their professional careers with a 50-fight win streak and the contemporary leader, 41-0 Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez is on a mission to join the exclusive club, continuing July 9fed in Los Angeles againstSullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos). 

Ramirez, a lofnododd gontract hyrwyddo unigryw ag ef yn ddiweddarOscar De La HoyaHyrwyddiadau Bachgen Aur, was the first Mexican-born super middleweight World champion, and he is currently the No. 3 rated light heavyweight in the world, gan Gymdeithas Bocsio Byd (WBA) a Sefydliad Bocsio Byd (WBO). 

Although he won’t turn 30 until June 19, Ramirez has been fighting professionally for nearly 12 flynyddoedd, and one of his goals is to become a World champion in two different weight classes. Another is joining his idol and fellow Mexican, Julio Cesar Chavez yn y 50-0 Clwb, in which he is No. 1 having amazingly won his first 87 pro fights. The first blemish on his pro record was a 12-round majority draw with the greatPernell Whitaker mewn 1993 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       Mecsico
  2. Willie “Wil ‘o The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 Kos)    1940-1943       UDA
  3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 Kos)    2009-2019       Gwlad Thai
  4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 Kos)    1970-1978       Mecsico
  5. Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 Kos)    1996-2017       UDA

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    “Getting to 50-0 is very important, but I’m more interested in being able to fight the fights the fans want,” Ramirez said. “I’ve never turned down a fight and have made it clear to all the fighters I want. I look across the division and none of these fighters are on my level”

    Chavez moved ahead of featherweight iconWill Pepyn 62, A oes Ddim yn. 2 on the contemporary list, compiled in less than three years dating back to the 1940’s. Pep lost for the first time as a pro toSammy Angott by 10-round decision in 1943.

    Thailand mini-flyweightWanheng Menayothin, originally a Muay Thai fighter, had his streak snapped last November at 54 ganPanya Pradabsri. 

    Another Mexican boxer is in the 50-0 Clwb, A oes Ddim yn. 4 Carlos Zarate, who reached 52 straight victories off his pro debut, 51 gan knockout, in the 1970’s. Zarate was stopped in his 53ydd fight by Puerto Rican starWilfredo Gomez in the fifth round of their 1978 WBC super bantamweight World championship match.

    The only member of the exclusive 50-0 Club to retire undefeated is Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr. in fifth place with 50.

    The four inactive boxers in the club – Chavez, Pep, Zarate, and Mayweather – are inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

    Rocky Marciano acBrian Nielson (49), Larry Holmes (48), Ricardo Lopez (47), Joe Calzaghe (46-0) acJim Barry (45) all came close to 50-0 memberships. Lopez (51-0-1) fought a draw in his 48fed pro fight withRosendo Alvarez. 

    Ramirez is closing in on boxing history as he fights for his legacy. Five years after he retires, “Zurdo” should rightfully join the four Hall of Famers who are presently ahead of him on the 50-Club list.
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Gilberto Ramirez yn hela pencampwyr byd pwysau trwm ysgafn Rwsiaidd heb eu trechu

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Mae “Zurdo” yn targedu Artur Beterbiev a Dmitry Bivol

LAS VEGAS (Mawrth 31, 2021) - Cyn-bencampwr pwysau uwch ganol y bydGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) ar helfa ac mae ei dargedau yn Rwsiaid di-drech, Artur Beterbiev acDmitry Bivol, yn y drefn honno, Pencampwyr pwysau trwm ysgafn iawn y Byd WBC/IBF a WBA.

Y Ramirez, 29 oed, a lofnododd gontract hyrwyddo unigryw ag ef yn ddiweddarOscar De La HoyaHyrwyddiadau Bachgen Aur, ar hyn o bryd yn safle Rhif. 4 a Na. 5, yn y drefn honno, gan y WBA a WBO.

Nid oedd brwydr ddiweddar Beterbiev wedi gwneud argraff fawr ar Ramirez ac mae'n meddwl tybed ble mae Bivol wedi bod yn y gorffennol. 1 ½ blynedd, oherwydd nid yw wedi bod yn y cylch.

Yn ei frwydr gyntaf yn 519 diwrnod (Hydref. 12, 2019), Dangosodd Beterbiev arwyddion o rwd ac o bosibl oedran (36) yn ystod ei 10fed ergyd dechnegol gron o'i wrthwynebydd Almaenig cymharol anhysbys, eiddoch Adam (19-2-1, 10 Kos).  Nawr, Mae Beterbiev yn sôn am ymladd nesaf enillydd y mis Ebrill 10fed Joe Smith, Jr. (26-3, 21 Kos) yn erbynMaxim Vlasov (45-3, 26 Kos) ar Ebrill 10fed ar gyfer teitl adran 175-punt WBO gwag. Vlasov, gyda llaw, ei drechu gan Ramirez trwy benderfyniad unfrydol 10 rownd yn 2015.

“Ro’n i’n disgwyl llawer mwy ganddo fe (Beterbiev),” Soniodd Ramirez am frwydr Beterbiev â Deines. “Roeddwn i’n meddwl ei fod yn edrych yn fflat ac yn ddiflas am y rhan fwyaf o’r ymladd. Mae'n braf iddo ddal fy ngwregysau dros dro, ond dylai wybod fy mod yn dod am yr holl galedwedd a byddaf yn dod â'r teitlau yn ôl at fy mhobl ym Mecsico. ”

Nid yw Bivol wedi taflu dyrnod yn ystod ymladd i mewn 17 mis, ers ennill penderfyniad unfrydol 12 rownd yn erbynLenin Castillo.  Yn lle dychwelyd yn erbyn ymladdwr “enw” i amddiffyn ei deitl WBA Super, Bydd Bivol yn dychwelyd fis Mai 1st yn Llundain yn erbyn rhywun a enwydCraig “Spider” Richards 16-1-1, 9 Kos), y WBA No. 8-â sgôr pwysau ysgafn trwm nad yw erioed wedi ymladd y tu allan i'r Deyrnas Unedig.

“Rwyf bob amser wedi dweud mai Dmitry Bivol oedd yr her anoddaf allan yna,” ychwanegodd Ramirez, “Dyna pam rydw i eisiau gwneud i'r frwydr hon ddigwydd. Rwy’n gwybod bod ganddo frwydr ar y gweill a gobeithio y bydd yn parhau’n ddiguro er mwyn i ni allu ymladd yr haf hwn.”

Mae “Zurdo” ar yr helfa! 

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Ynglŷn â Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions yw'r prif hyrwyddwr chwaraeon / digwyddiadau ymladd gyda'r pencadlys yn yr Unol Daleithiau a Mecsico. Arweinir gan Bencampwr y Byd heb ei drechu, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Mae Zurdo Promotions yn ymdrechu i fod y gorau ym mhob maes i osod y safon newydd mewn bocsio. Ymwelwch â ni ynwww.ZurdoPromotions.com. 

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Oscar De La Hoya’s strong support primary reason Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez signed with Golden Boy

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LAS VEGAS (Mawrth 1, 2021) – Undefeated world light heavyweight contender and former world super middleweight champion, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), recently signed an exclusive promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions, primarily because of the strong support he will receive fromOscar De Lay Hoya and his team.

“Ultimately,” the 29-year-old Ramirez explained, “Golden Boy understood the goals and agendas I set for myself and I felt the strong support from Oscar and his team. It’s a multi-fight deal with potential for something longer pending this first experience. From all the conversations my team and I have had with Golden Boy, I felt comfortable with them and the future opportunities that will arise from our relationship.

“Oscar is a great guy and it’s been nothing but a pleasure dealing with him and his team. As my relationship with Golden Boy continues to grow, I’m sure we (Oscar) will become closer. He’s a champion and one of the greatest to ever lace up the gloves. I look forward to working to him closely.”

Ramirez’ goal is to become the undisputed light heavyweight champion world, something he will have a better shot of accomplishing with Golden Boy in his corner.

"(WBA Super light heavyweight World championDmitry) Bivol (17-0, 11 Kos) is someone who has always been on the radar and I have full faith in (Golden Boy matchmaker) Robert Diaz to put together the best fights for me,” Ramirez added. “Unification has always been the goal. I know I’m the best in the division and hope to make this happens for the history books in the near future.”

This past December, Ramirez launched his own promotional company, Zurdo Promotions, which will remain active.

“Zurdo Promotions will continue and stay active,” Ramirez said. “Going forward, all my fights with Golden Boy will be in association with Zurdo Promotions. I will host fights in Mexico to be a bridge between Latin America and the United States. There’s tremendous talent in that region and I hope to use my platform to help and support the underserved fighters in Mexico.”

Ramirez, who is tentatively slated to return to the ring in May, ar hyn o bryd yn safle Rhif. 1 gan y Cyngor Llyfrau, yn ogystal â No. 4 a Na. 5, yn y drefn honno, by the WBA and WBO.

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Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions

Twitter:  @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

Ynglŷn â Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions yw'r prif hyrwyddwr chwaraeon / digwyddiadau ymladd gyda'r pencadlys yn yr Unol Daleithiau a Mecsico. Arweinir gan Bencampwr y Byd heb ei drechu, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Mae Zurdo Promotions yn ymdrechu i fod y gorau ym mhob maes i osod y safon newydd mewn bocsio. Ymwelwch â ni ynwww.ZurdoPromotions.com. 

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Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez targets Saul “Canelo” Alvarez for future mega-showdown

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LAS VEGAS (Ionawr 21, 2021) – If 29-year-oldGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), arguably already one of the top 25 Mexican fighters of all-time, has his way as he enters his prime years, he will eventually have a mega-showdown with fellow countrymanSaul “Canelo” Alvarez (54-2-32, 36 Kos) before making their way to the Hall of Fame.

“Anything is possible, and it’ll be great for fans if a fight for me against ‘Canelo’ happens,” Ramirez said. “With two Mexicans in the ring, you know it’ll be a war from round one. We’ll see what happens in the future.”

Yn gyntaf, er bod, Ramirez has some business to take care of starting with a potential Interim World Boxing Council (CLlC) light heavyweight World title fight against 2012 U.S. Olympaidd“Sir” Marcus Browne (23-1, 16 Kos).

The WBC recently ordered No. 1 rated Ramirez vs. A oes Ddim yn. 4 Browne. Team Zurdo and Team Browne have until February 5fed to work out a deal before it goes to purse bid. Ramirez is promoted by his own company, Zurdo Promotions, while Browne is represented by PBC.

If everything goes as Ramirez plans, he’ll have a world unification fight with either WBC/IBF light heavyweight World championArtur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 Kos) or WBA Super title-holderDmitry Bivol (17-0, 11 Kos, preferably later in 2021, pending COVID-19 restrictions.

“I never look past any fight,” Ramirez noted. “In this sport, on any given night, the best man will win. All I can do is train hard and prepare myself to be my best for when the occasion arises. Brown, Bivol, Beterbiev or Canelo, it doesn’t matter who I fight; I always train hard to make sure I’m ready when the fight is here.”

Ramirez became the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight crown in 2016, when the athletic southpaw thoroughly dominated defending champion“King” Arthur Abraham (44-4), winning each round for a 12-round unanimous decision (120-106 X 3) to become the WBO world champion.

Yn 2019, Alvarez joined WBO titlistJulio Cesar Gonzalez (2003) as the only Mexican-born light heavyweight champions of the world, when he stopped 34-3-1Sergey Kovalev yn y 11fed round to become the WBO World light heavyweight champion. The 9-time, 4-division world champion Alvarez relinquished his WBO light heavyweight crown without defending it.

Ramirez is off to the 5fed-best winning streak to start a professional career in Mexican boxing history behind four Hall of Famers: his idolJulio Cesar Chavez (87), Carlos Zarate (52), Ricardo Lopez (47) acMarco Antonio Barrera (43). 

The dream match for “Zurdo,” of course, is down the road against Canelo. How about having it on Cinco de Mayo or Mexican Independence Day? 

Between then and now, Fodd bynnag,, Ramirez needs a career-defining victory against a primetime opponent such as Beterbiev or Bivol to set the stage for a Canelo showdown.

“We’ll see if he’s (Canelo) able to do it again (fight as a light heavyweight),” Ramirez added. “He’s already fought at that weight once (pwysau trwm ysgafn) and I don’t see why it should be a problem unless it was a fluke. But I do understand he and his team will have to be a lot more cautious navigating this weight class, compared to the lower divisions, due to the higher risk. Also, we’ve been around each other before and even sparred. He knows I’m not just a Kovalev or a Callum Smith.

“It’ll (Canelo vs. Zurdo”) be an instant classic and a great way to showcase top-tier Mexican boxing to the world. I think fans will love this battle between Sinaloa (Ramirez) and Jalisco (Alvarez)."

GWYBODAETH: 

Gwefan:  www.ZurdoPromotions.com 

Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions

Twitter:  @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez

Ynglŷn â Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions yw'r prif hyrwyddwr chwaraeon / digwyddiadau ymladd gyda'r pencadlys yn yr Unol Daleithiau a Mecsico. Arweinir gan Bencampwr y Byd heb ei drechu, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Mae Zurdo Promotions yn ymdrechu i fod y gorau ym mhob maes i osod y safon newydd mewn bocsio. Ymwelwch â ni ynwww.ZurdoPromotions.com. 

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41-0 Gilberto “Southpaw” Ramirez all in for WBC Interim World light heavyweight clash with “Syr” Marcus Browne

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LAS VEGAS (Ionawr 14, 2021) — The first super middleweight world champion of Mexican decent, undefeated Gilberto “Southpaw” Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) is all in for a potential World Boxing Council (CLlC) Interim light heavyweight World title fight against 2012 U.S. Olympaidd “Syr” Marcus Browne (23-1, 16 Kos).

The WBC ordered Ramirez vs. Browne this past Monday because reigning WBC light heavyweight World champion Artur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 Kos) hasn’t defended his title since capturing it October 18, 2019, due to getting COVID-19 during training camp, as well as for other pandemic related restrictions. Beterbiev is also the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight World champion.

Ramirez is the No. 1 light heavyweight contender in the WBC ratings, while Browne is ranked No. 4. Team Zurdo and Team Browne have until February 5fed to work out a deal before it’ll go to purse bid. Martinez is promoted by his own company, Zurdo Promotions, while Browne is represented by PBC.

“This is an interesting opportunity and I’m ready to fight anyone in the light heavyweight division to leave my mark on the sport,” Ramirez said. “I know Marcus has been out of the ring for a while, but he’s a U.S. Olympian and still one of the best in the game. I know he’s wanted this fight for a while and hopefully we can make something happen.

“Yn ogystal,, it’s always been my dream to get the green belt (CLlC) and bring it back to Mexico. I have a lot of respect for the WBC and Mauricio Suliman and I am grateful for all their love and support throughout my career.”

Y mis diwethaf, Ramirez fought for the first time in 20 mis, stopping defending champion Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-4, 25 Kos) in the 10th round of the “Battle of Rio Grande” prif ddigwyddiad, which marked the debut of Zurdo Promotions.

The 29-year-old Ramirez became the first Mexican fighter to capture a world super middleweight crown in 2016, when the ultra-gifted, athletic southpaw pitched a complete shutout against defending title holder “Brenin” Arthur Abraham(44-4), winning each round for a 12-round unanimous decision (120-106 X 3) to become the World Boxing Organization (WBO) bencampwr byd.

Ramirez successful defended his WBO title five times against 33-4-1 Maksym Bursak (DEC12), 22-0 Jessie Hart (DEC12), 25-0-1 Habib Ahmed (25-0-1), 23-0 Roemer Alexis Angulo (DEC12), and Hart again in a rematch (DEC12). “Southpaw” moved up to the light heavyweight division in 2019, destroying 29-6-1 Tommy Karpency, who was unable to continue fighting after four rounds.

A talented southpaw as well, Browne was a decorated U.S. amateur out of New York City, who won gold medals at the 2010 U.S. Pencampwriaethau PAL Cenedlaethol a 2012 U.S. Pencampwriaethau Cenedlaethol, prior to representing the U.S. at the Olympic Games in London.

Browne, 30, is a past WBA Interim light heavyweight World champion. He has beaten a pair of word champions, 22-1-3 Badou Jack (DEC12) ac 25-7-1 Gabriel Campillo (25-7-2). Other notable opponents he has defeated include 21-0 radivoje Kalajdzic (DEC8), 20-2 Thomas Williams (KO6), 28-0 Sean Monaghan (TKO2), ac 18-1-1 Lenin Castillo (DEC10). Browne’s last fight was August 3, 2019, when he suffered his first loss as a professional to former world champion Jean Pascal(33-6-1) via an eight-round technical decision, after Browne suffered a severe cut over his left eye from an accidental head-butt.

“There are always challenges to making a fight become reality,” Ramirez concluded, “but me being both the fighter and sole promoter, I’m flexible on the common problems that takes to make a fight. I’m not sure how much time Marcus will need to be ready, but both time and location can be determined when the other preliminary items are agreed upon. If it goes to a purse bid, I’m ready for the process and, hopefully, this fight can happen for both of us.”

GWYBODAETH:
Gwefan: www.ZurdoPromotions.com
Instagram: @zurdoramirez, @zurdopromotions
Twitter: @ZurdoPromotions, @GilbertoZurdoRamirez