Gilberto “Zordo” Ramirez He remains the cruiserweight champion of the world after successfully defending his World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) belts against Leonel Dorticos on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.
Even though it cost himBoxer Sinaloa He was outmatched for most of the fight and won by unanimous decision in 12 rounds. In the end, the three judges awarded him the victory with scores of 115-112, 115-112, and 117-110.
In an interview with BoxingScen, Jay Obitaya criticize Against him Zurdo Ramirez and the other 200 pound champions. During the conversation, Australian boxer Confirm it andHe’s tired of these fighters making excuses not to fight him.
The cruiserweight champion commented, “I’ve been waiting for unification fights for years. I’m tired of the excuses. None of these other champions are in a rush to fight me, and we all know why.”
For his part, promoter Mick Francis confirmed these statements and stated that both Masternak, Riakborhi, Bellam-Smith and Zurdo Ramirez shamefully avoided Obitaya.
“(Mattheus) Masternak You evaded it, Richard. Riakpurhi He evaded it. (Chris) Billam Smith “He avoided it,” he recalls. Zurdo Ramirez “He avoided it in the most shameful and monumental way ever,” the promoter said.
It is worth noting that Jay Opitaya He holds the International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Championship and Ring Magazine belt, as well as a professional record of 29 wins (22 by knockout) and 0 losses.
Ramirez He has established himself as one of the most prominent champions of Mexican boxing, winning titles in various divisions and adding 48 wins so far, with no draws and only one defeat.
On March 30, 2024, Southpaw He achieved a historic feat when he became the first Mexican to win the WBA World Welterweight Championship after winning by unanimous decision. Arsene Goulamarian. Months later, he added the second unified title in the WBO category by defeating the Englishman Chris Pellam Smith.
The next step in a career Gilberto Southpaw Ramirez It will be one of the most important, as it will be measured on the basis of neither more nor less than David Benavidez In May 2026. Both boxers will appear on the boxing card in one of the most representative months for Mexico.
However, before getting this important commitment, Boxer from Sinaloa He will have to face Robin Serwan Zero (19-0, 13 knockouts) on January 16 in Palm Desert, California to defend his two division championships (WBO and WBA).