Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, a previous world champ, is set to make his cruiserweight department launching against Joe “Common Man” Smith Jr., a previous light heavyweight world champ. The fight will happen on Saturday, October 7 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and will be transmitted worldwide on DAZN.
Ramirez, a previous WBO very middleweight world champ, aspires to show himself as a two-division titleholder. With an outstanding expert profession that consists of triumphes over Maxim Vlasov, Jessie “Hard Work” Hart, and “King” Arthur Abraham, Ramirez’s just loss originated from an extreme fight against Dmitrii Bivol in November 2022. He is now all set to return to the ring and contend against the leading competitors in the cruiserweight department.
“I am figured out to control the cruiserweight department and reveal that I can include another champion belt to my record,” stated Ramirez. “I wish to reveal my appreciation to my fans, Golden Boy, DAZN, the WBA, and my whole group for supporting me throughout this shift. Facing Joe Smith Jr., a starving challenger who is utilized to being the underdog, will be a fantastic obstacle. Although we wished to fight at light heavyweight a couple of years back, I’m delighted we can make it take place now. See you all in Las Vegas!”
Smith, a previous light heavyweight world champ, is understood for showing his critics incorrect. He ended up being the WBO light heavyweight world champ after an unrelenting efficiency against Maxim Vlasov in April 2021. Although he lost to Artur Beterbiev in a unification fight in June 2022, Smith’s boxing resume boasts triumphes over Bernard Hopkins, Eleider Alvarez, Jessie Hart, and Andrzej Fonfara. Smith will likewise be going up to cruiserweight for the very first time to face Ramirez.
“It feels remarkable to return to the ring in such a considerable fight against ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez on October 7,” stated Joe Smith Jr. “This year has actually been difficult for me, particularly with the terrible loss of my sibling Alex. I miss him a lot and I understand he will be by my side when I enter the ring. He was constantly pleased with me, and I hope my efficiency can bring some joy and motivation back to my household. I can’t wait to reveal the world that the Common Man is back.”
Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, revealed his belief that Ramirez’s loss and transfer to cruiserweight have actually sparked a restored decision in him. De La Hoya anticipates an outstanding efficiency from Ramirez and sees this fight as his primary step towards a cruiserweight world champion.
Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing, shared his enjoyment for the return of Joe Smith Jr. and his desire to handle the most significant and hardest obstacle readily available. DeGuardia highlighted that this fight in between 2 previous world champs assures to be an appealing fight and must-see action.
Joseph Markowski, CEO North America of DAZN Group, highlighted the strength of the fight, especially for Ramirez in his very first cruiserweight bout against Smith Jr. Markoswki motivated fans not to lose out on the amazing face-off on October 7, which will be solely transmitted on DAZN.
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