Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, (41-0, 27 KOs), the Mexican light heavyweight contender and undefeated former world champion, has signed a multi-fight deal with Golden Boy. Details for Ramirez’s imminent return will be announced shortly.
“After several discussions, Golden Boy Promotions made the most sense and felt like the best partners for me,” said Ramirez. “They understood the goals and the agendas I have and I have full faith in Oscar and the team to make the big fights happen. I look forward to working with them closely and to this new chapter of my career.”
I like Zurdo, would love to see him fight Benavidez with the winner going after Canelo, of course Canelo will not want any part against the winner.
Not the worse move in the world by Zurdo. I guess this would be why he didn’t take the Browne fight at the time. Wouldn’t be surprised now if he ended up fighting Chavez Jr. or Bivol next.
I see him fighting Bivol… it would be a very good fight.
As far as he fighting Benavidez and the winner going after Canelo…….. well Ramirez is now at 175 because he admittedly can no longer make 168.
So… he’d have to fight Benavidez at 175 (also a good fight) and then the winner would probably be in line against beterbiev, who is also at 175, not 168…..
I really wanted to see Ramirez (Zurdo) provide some stylistic challenges to other 168 pound fighters, but 168 appears to difficult to make for him. I am sure Zurdo will provide challenges at 175. However, before chasing the buck strong title holders at 175, I believe Zurdo should look for a few preliminary fights to get physically settled at 175.
E-man, what you are saying is what I now see happened with Valdez. Looking back, Valdez struggled in his two fights before berchelt and it all came together Saturday night. So I agree with you, I see Ramirez taking lesser opponents to get settled in then go after the to guys.
Ramirez was a huge 168, and not a small 175. Now with Golden Boy he has an open field to choose oppnents and I won’t be surprised if he slated to face Jean Pascal.
Very true, while he wasn’t formidable at 168, he did remain an undefeated champion for quite some time.
But one could see that his stamina and strength would diminish late in fights…. probably due to weight loss issues.
175 should be good for him. He can definitely fight.
Good luck Zurdo if you lose a fight the very disloyal GBP will kick you to the curb like they did Andrew Cancio. Zero scruples from GBP.. If you can get some good paydays would be great just know when to walk away from these guys and if you get a chance to move on to bigger and better things do like Canelo and dump these guys like a sack of potatoes
good move by zurdo he can get a Sergey Kovalev fight, then someone like Chavez jr then feed him to canelo at some point in late 2022
At 175lb. he has Badou Jack as a good opponent.
this is after failing at promoting yourself ..and the best promoter let you go..?asking for a friend
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