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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 (Lub yim hli ntuj 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, tam sim no nyob tsis. 2 los ntawm lub ntiaj teb Boxing Organization (WBO) thiab tsis. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), raws li tau zoo raws li Tsis. 9 nyob rau hauv Lub nplhaib 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) thiab Joe Smith, Jr. (WBO), whose rumored unification fight doesn’t appear to be on the horizon.


Meanwhile, 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 Tub, and its matchmaker, Robert Diaz,"Ramire tau piav qhia. “They’re aware of what I want, and I trust they are diligent and will do whatever is best for me. Raws li ib tug dav hlau tua rog, 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 added. “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 (Yausua) 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), thiab 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. Dua, I trust Golden Boy will do what has been promised and I look forward to what fight they will present me with.”


NTAUB NTAWV:
Lub vas sab: www.zurdopromotions.com
Instagram: @Zurdoramirez, @Zurdopromotions
Twitter: @Zurdopromotions, @Gilbertozurdoramirez
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41-0 Gilberto "Zurdo yuav tsum tau txais yav dhau los Sullivan Barra Barrera kom tau txais ntiaj teb lub teeb

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LOS ANGELES (Lub rau hli ntuj 28, 2021) - Undefeated qub WBO super nyuaj sib tw thiab Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos), Tam sim no ib tug heev nyob rau lub teeb ci ntsa iab, yuav muaj ntau ntawm cov kab Lub Xya Hli 9th Tawm tsam ntiaj teb lub teeb hnyav hnyav lub npe Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos), suav nrog cov phiaj xwm kev sib ntaus sib tua thiab, kawg, nws lub boxing legacy,

Zurdo vs. Barrera, Nthuav los ntawm Golden Boy Kev Tshaj Tawm, yuav tau ntws tawm tshwj xeeb rau Dazn, Nyob los ntawm Banc ntawm California Chaw Ntau, Lub tsev ntawm Los Angeles Football Club (PRO Ncaws Pob), Nyob hauv plawv nroog Los Angeles.

Txhawm rau kom tau lub ntiaj teb lub teeb tsom iav hnyav rau ib qho ntawm txoj kev sib koom tes ua ke - WBC & IBF Artur Beterbiev (16-0 (16 Kos), WBA Super Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 Kos) lossis wbo Joe Smith (27-3, 21 Kos) - Barrera Stands hauv Ramirez 'txoj kev nyob rau hauv 12-puag ncig Zurdo vs. Barrera ntsiab kev tshwm sim. Ramirez yog qeb duas tsis tau. 3 los ntawm WBA thiab WBO, raws li tau zoo raws li Tsis. 5 los ntawm lub IBF.

“Ntawd yog cov kiv cua xav tau tab sis kuv tsis paub tseeb tias cov neeg no tau npaj rau kuv,"Ramirez boldly hais txog beterbiev, Bivol thiab smith. "Kuv tsis tau txaus siab los ntawm ib qho ntawm peb hauv lawv cov bouts tsis ntev los no. Lawv tuaj yeem khiav ntau npaum li lawv xav tau, Tab sis lawv tsis tuaj yeem nkaum mus ib txhis. Kuv paub tias kuv yog qhov zoo tshaj plaws hauv kev faib thiab, Tsis ntev los sis tom qab, Kuv yuav tau cem txhua txoj siv sia thiab coj lawv tus ntsuj plig ib qho los ntawm ib qho. "

Ramirez, uas nyuam qhuav muab 30 (Lub rau hli ntuj 19), yog thawj tus tub rog Mev mus ntes lub ntiaj teb super nyuaj lub npe, uas nws thim rov qab hauv 2019 txav mus txog rau qhov kev sib cais hnyav hnyav, nyob rau hauv uas nws yog 2-0 (2 Kos) muaj swb Tommy Karpency(29-6-1) thiab AlulSho Lopez (32-3) Lub Kaum Ob Hlis mus ntes North North Boxing Federation (NABF) lub kauv mom.

Ib qho kev kho kom zoo nkauj Cuban Amateur Boxer (285-27 cov ntaub ntawv), 39-xyoo-laus Barrera tau swb yav tom ntej Pro Ntiaj Teb Champions xws li Chad Dawson,
Shumenov Beibu thiab Mariano Natalio Carrera ua ntej rau kev tsis xws luag los ntawm cuba rau miami thiab tig pro.

Barrera, Sib ntaus sib tua ntawm Cuba los ntawm txoj kev ntawm Miami, yog 3-3 vs. yav dhau los lossis tam sim no ntiaj teb cov yeej nrog yeej kev tawm tsam Jeff lacy (WTKO4), Karo Murat (Wkro12) thiabFelix Valera (Wdec10), poob rau bivol (Tko12), Smith (Lub Kaum Ob Hlis 10), thiab Hall ntawm FamerLwm Ward (Dec 12).

"Kuv ib txwm cia siab tias qhov zoo tshaj plaws los ntawm kuv cov neeg sib tw,"Ramire tau sau tseg. "Barraerera yog tus kws tshaj lij thiab kuv paub tias nws yuav npaj tau thaum lub teeb nyob. Nws tso tawm tias nws yog tus rog rog thaum nws dhia thiab tsoo Joe Smith, Jr. lub puab tsaig hauv lawv cov bout. Ib txoj kev yeej rau Barrraera tuaj yeem rov ua nws txoj haujlwm thiab hloov kuv txoj kev; yog li, Kuv npaj rau qhov zoo tshaj plaws version ntawm Barrera, thiab kuv yuav tsis cia ib yam dab tsi cuam tshuam kuv lub hom phiaj.

"Kuv tau ua haujlwm hnyav. Muaj cov khoom tshiab uas kuv tau zoo heev thiab kuv tsis tuaj yeem tos showcase nws Lub Xya Hli 9th. Tuaj sib ntaus sib tua hmo ntuj, Kuv paub txhua yam kuv ua haujlwm nyuaj yuav them tawm. "
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $150, $100, $75, $50 thiab $35, Tsis suav cov nqi pabcuam, thiab muaj los yuav khoom ntawm www.bancaliforniatstadium thiabwww.ticketmaster.com.

NTAUB NTAWV:
Lub vas sab: www.zurdopromotions.com
Instagram: @Zurdoramirez, @Zurdopromotions
Twitter: @Zurdopromotions, @Gilbertozurdoramirez
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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 (Lub rau hli ntuj 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 9th12-round main event fight versus former world light heavyweight title challenger Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).
Zurdo vs. Barrera, Nthuav los ntawm Golden Boy Kev Tshaj Tawm, yuav tau ntws tawm tshwj xeeb rau Dazn, Nyob los ntawm Banc ntawm California Chaw Ntau, Lub tsev ntawm Los Angeles Football Club (PRO Ncaws Pob), Nyob hauv plawv nroog Los Angeles.

Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $150, $100, $75, $50 thiab $35, Tsis suav cov nqi pabcuam, thiab muaj los yuav khoom ntawm www.bancaliforniatstadium thiab 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, nyob rau tib lub sij hawm, 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, muaj zog, recovery, and sauna. Tsis tas li ntawd, it’s been great to invite sparring partners and provide an elite performance center for all fighters.”

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NTAUB NTAWV:Lub vas sab: www.brickhouseboxingclub.com, www.zurdopromotions.comFacebook: /brickhouseboxingclublaInstagram: @brickhouseboxingclub, @Zurdoramirez, @Zurdopromotstwitter: @brickhousenoho, @Zurdopromotions, @Gilbertozurdoramirez
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Undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez goes for 42nd victory vs. Sullivan Barrera

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LOS ANGELES (Lub rau hli ntuj 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 9th Tawm tsam ntiaj teb lub teeb hnyav hnyav lub npe Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).


Zurdo vs. Barrera, Nthuav los ntawm Golden Boy Kev Tshaj Tawm, yuav tau ntws tawm tshwj xeeb rau Dazn, Nyob los ntawm Banc ntawm California Chaw Ntau, Lub tsev ntawm Los Angeles Football Club (PRO Ncaws Pob), Nyob hauv plawv nroog Los Angeles.
“I’m very excited to make my debut with Golden Boy,"Ramirez tau hais. “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. Obviously, 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 ntsiab kev tshwm sim. Ramirez yog qeb duas tsis tau. 3 los ntawm lub ntiaj teb Boxing Council (WBA) and WBO, raws li tau zoo raws li Tsis. 5 by the International Boxing Federation (IBF), which rates Barrera at No. 7 nyob rau hauv lub ntiaj teb no.

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. Nws yog 2-0 (2 Kos) as a 175-pounder, defeating Tommy Karpency (29-6-1) on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 12, 2019, when Karpency was unable to continue fighting after four rounds, along with a 10th round stoppage of AlulSho Lopez (32-3) Lub Kaum Ob Hlis mus ntes North North Boxing Federation (NABF) lub kauv mom.

The 39-year-old Barrera was a decorated Cuban amateur boxer (285-27 cov ntaub ntawv), 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 Beibuthiab 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 (Wkro12) thiab Felix Valera (Wdec10), losing to current WBA Super and IBF World light heavyweight champions, feem, Dmitry Bivol (Tko12) thiab Joe Smith Jr. (Lub Kaum Ob Hlis 10), in addition to Hall of Famer Lwm Ward (Dec 12).

“Barrera is a tough Cuban veteran with world-class experience,” Ramirez added. 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.
Daim pib no yog luv nqi ntawm $150, $100, $75, $50 thiab $35, Tsis suav cov nqi pabcuam, thiab muaj los yuav khoom ntawm www.bancaliforniatstadium thiabwww.ticketmaster.com.

NTAUB NTAWV:Lub vas sab: www.zurdopromotions.comInstagram: @Zurdoramirez, @Zurdopromotstwitter: @Zurdopromotions, @Gilbertozurdoramirez

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Perfect connection Gilberto“Zurdo” Ramirez & Trainer Julian Chua

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Las Vegas (Tej zaum 25, 2021) – Back in February of 2019, Lub ntiaj teb no Boxing Organization (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, Ntaus pob ncaws pob a 29-0 pro record, thiab xwb 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, thaumTommy Karpency (29-6-1) yog tsis tau txuas ntxiv tom qab plaub rounds, followed last December 18th nrog ib tug 10th round stoppage ofAlfonso Lopez (32-3) to capture the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) title.

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.

The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract withOscar tsib La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked No. 3 by the WBA and WBO. “Zurdo” returns to action July 9th in Los Angeles againstSullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos).

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

NTAUB NTAWV:

Lub vas sab:  www.zurdopromotions.com

Instagram: @Zurdoramirez, @Zurdopromotions

Twitter:  @Zurdopromotions, @Gilbertozurdoramirez

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

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Las Vegas (Tej zaum 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 9th in Los Angeles againstSullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 Kos). 

Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract withOscar tsib La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, was the first Mexican-born super middleweight World champion, and he is currently the No. 3 rated light heavyweight in the world, los ntawm lub ntiaj teb Boxing Association (WBA) thiab lub ntiaj teb no Boxing Organization (WBO). 

Although he won’t turn 30 until June 19, Ramirez has been fighting professionally for nearly 12 xyoo, 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 nyob rau hauv lub 50-0 Club, 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 nyob rau hauv 1993 in their WBC World welterweight title fight.

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Boxing's 50-0 Rab qws

  1. Julio "J.C.. Cesar Chavez 87 (13 Kos)    1980-1993       Mexico
  2. Willie “Wil ‘o The Wisp” Pep 62 (23 Kos)    1940-1943       TEB CHAWS USA
  3. Wanheng Menayothin 54 (18 Kos)    2009-2019       Thaib teb
  4. Carlos “Canas” Zarate 52 (51 Kos)    1970-1978       Mexico
  5. Floyd "Nyiaj" Mayweather, Jr. 50 (27 Kos)    1996-2017       TEB CHAWS USA

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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 Pepntawm 62, Ua Tsis. 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 Menayaothin, originally a Muay Thai fighter, had his streak snapped last November at 54 los ntawmPanya Pradabsri. 

    Another Mexican boxer is in the 50-0 Club, Ua Tsis. 4 Carlos Zarate, who reached 52 straight victories off his pro debut, 51 los ntawm knockout, in the 1970’s. Zarate was stopped in his 53rd 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, Post, Zarate, and Mayweather – are inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

    Rocky Marciano thiabBrian Nielson (49), Larry Holmes (48), Ricardo Lopez (47), Joe Calzaghe (46-0) thiabJim Barry (45) all came close to 50-0 memberships. Lopez (51-0-1) fought a draw in his 48th 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 hunting undefeated Russian light heavyweight world champions

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“Zurdo” targets Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol

Las Vegas (Lub peb hlis ntuj 31, 2021) – Former world super middleweight championGilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 Kos) is on the hunt and his targets are undefeated Russians, Artur Beterbiev thiabDmitry Bivol, feem, the reigning WBC/IBF and WBA Super light heavyweight World champions.

The 29-year-old Ramirez, who recently signed an exclusive promotional contract withOscar tsib La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is currently ranked No. 4 thiab tsis. 5, feem, by the WBA and WBO.

Ramirez was unimpressed by Beterbiev’s recent fight and he wonders where Bivol has been the past 1 ½ xyoo, because he hasn’t been in the ring.

In his first fight in 519 hnub (Oct. 12, 2019), Beterbiev showed signs of rust and possibly age (36) Thaum nws 10th round technical knockout of his relatively unknown German opponent, Adam Deines (19-2-1, 10 Kos).  Tam sim no, Beterbiev is talking about next fighting the winner of the April 10th Joe Smith, Jr. (26-3, 21 Kos) tiv tiagMaxim Vlasov (45-3, 26 Kos) on Plaub Hlis Ntuj 10th for the vacant WBO 175-pound division title. Vlasov, incidentally, was defeated by Ramirez via a 10-round unanimous decision in 2015.

“I expected a lot more from him (Beterbiev),” Ramirez talked about Beterbiev’s fight with Deines. “I thought he looked flat and dull for the majority of the fight. It’s nice of him to temporarily hold my belts, but he should know that I’m coming for all the hardware and will bring the titles back to my people in Mexico.”

Bivol hasn’t thrown a punch during a fight in 17 lub hlis, since winning a 12-round unanimous decision againstLenin Castillo.  Instead of returning against a “name” fighter in defense of his WBA Super title, Bivol will be returning May 1st in London against somebody namedCraig “Spider” Richards 16-1-1, 9 Kos), the WBA No. 8-rated light heavyweight who has never fought outside the United Kingdom.

“I’ve always said Dmitry Bivol was the toughest challenge out there,” Ramirez added, “which is why I want to make this fight happen. I know he’s got a fight coming up and hopefully he stays undefeated so we can make the mega-fight this summer.”

“Zurdo” is on the hunt! 

NTAUB NTAWV: 

Lub vas sab:  www.zurdopromotions.com 

Instagram: @Zurdoramirez, @Zurdopromotions

Twitter:  @Zurdopromotions, @Gilbertozurdoramirez

About Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event promoter with HQ in the United States and Mexico. Led by the undefeated World Champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us atwww.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 (Lub peb hlis ntuj 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, is currently ranked No. 1 los ntawm lub Qhov, raws li tau zoo raws li Tsis. 4 thiab tsis. 5, feem, los ntawm WBA thiab WBO.

NTAUB NTAWV: 

Lub vas sab:  www.zurdopromotions.com 

Instagram: @Zurdoramirez, @Zurdopromotions

Twitter:  @Zurdopromotions, @Gilbertozurdoramirez

About Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event promoter with HQ in the United States and Mexico. Led by the undefeated World Champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us atwww.zurdopromotions.com. 

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

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Las Vegas (Lub ib hlis ntuj 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.”

Thawj, tab sis yog, Ramirez has some business to take care of starting with a potential Interim World Boxing Council (Qhov) light heavyweight World title fight against 2012 U.S. Olympian“Sir” Marcus Browne (23-1, 16 Kos).

The WBC recently ordered No. 1 rated Ramirez vs. Ua Tsis. 4 Browne. Team Zurdo and Team Browne have until February 5th 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.

Nyob rau hauv 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 nyob rau hauv lub 11th 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 5th-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) thiabMarco 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, Txawm li cas los, 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 (teeb heavyweight) 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)."

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About Zurdo Promotions:  Zurdo Promotions is the premier combat sports/event promoter with HQ in the United States and Mexico. Led by the undefeated World Champion, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. Zurdo Promotions strives to be the best in all areas to set the new standard in boxing. Visit us atwww.zurdopromotions.com. 

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

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Las Vegas (Lub ib hlis ntuj 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 (Qhov) Interim light heavyweight World title fight against 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” 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 5th 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.

“Nyob rau hauv tas li ntawd, it’s always been my dream to get the green belt (Qhov) 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.”

Lub hli tas los, Ramirez fought for the first time in 20 lub hlis, stopping defending champion Alfonso “El Tigre” Lopez (32-4, 25 Kos) in the 10th round of the “Battle of Rio Grande” ntsiab kev tshwm sim, 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 “Huab tais” Arthur Abraham(44-4), winning each round for a 12-round unanimous decision (120-106 X 3) to become the World Boxing Organization (WBO) lub ntiaj teb champion.

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. Teb chaws NPAWG Championships thiab 2012 U.S. Teb chaws Championships, 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) thiab 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), thiab 18-1-1 Lenin Castillo (Lub Kaum Ob Hlis 10). 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.”

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