WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) will defend his world title against mandatory Challenger Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez (44-0, 30 KOs) at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday November 5, live to subscribers worldwide on DAZN (excluding South Korea and MENA).
Dmitry Bivol: “The fight with Zurdo has been brewing for some time, many things have been said. Now we have the chance to take care of things with our actions in the ring, and not our words outside of the ring.”
Zurdo Ramirez: “I’m happy that the fight is finally happening despite all the challenges. It’s been a long time coming and I look forward to a great night come November 5. I would fight Bivol anywhere – including Mars, but I know we’ll put on a great show in Abu Dhabi. I’m happy overall and very thankful to the WBA, Mr. Gilberto Mendoza and the Golden Boy family for being on this journey with me.”
Good matchup. Bivol in my opinion is the more sound fighter based off the offensive tools such as the right cross and jab. Zurdo has a nice reach and a decent right counter hook to the body. Zurdo tends to get wide with his punches especially when he gets within closer range to his opponent. Bivol should be able to counter Zurdo much easier when this habit develops during the fight. Bivol on a split decision.
I say UD, Bivol will be taking it another gear after thrashing Canelo his confidence gotta be very high.
Bivol easy. I predicted Canola crapping out against him. Zurdo will win no rounds.
Yeah sure!!! Lol in your dream
I’m sorry but Zurdo is not 44-0 for no reason! In the fights I’ve seen Zurdo has looked very sound fundamentally. He has not fought very high level opponents but still the man can fight. It could be a draw!
Zurdo Ramírez wins by KO in 8 Rounds!!!! Viva México
Loyalty and hope are great qualities.
Bivols going to absolutely school this guy.
Not a chance.. Ramirez wins by KO
I will see you here after the fight.
Bivol all that good and is overated IMO. Zurdo has a good chance in this one. Light heavy is a very mediocre division.
EH! , my good DMV, what about Artur “The hearst” Beterbiev??
This one is going to be close but I’m going with Bivol on points..
Bivol is too slow for Zurdo Ramirez, im taking Zurdo Ramirez for unaminus decision!!
Pierre, Beterbiev is the best in the division, I give him that, but the division is still mediocre at best.
I did not think that this would actually be a done deal. Another good fight. It will be a much tougher fight for Bivol because of the hight and size difference compared to Alvarez, but he should end up winning a close but competitive decision.