Fighters featured on the DAZN stream on Saturday hosted a media workout today. Promoter Oscar De La Hoya stated that headliner Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez (43-0, 29 KOs) is taking aim at breaking Floyd Mayweather’s record for an unbeaten career. “I saw a lot of potential in Zurdo and that’s why I signed him once he became a free agent. The vision is to beat Mayweather’s record. There are a lot of fights and opportunities for him. It’s just a matter of positioning Zurdo and forcing fighters to fight him. In the future I can see him make a title defense in his hometown.”
Ramirez takes on former WBA interim light heavyweight world champion Dominic Boesel (32-2, 12 KOs) at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez: “I think Bivol was just too much for Canelo. I am a little sad as a Mexican boxing fan. In a way, I do have to get revenge since I represent Mexico as well.”
Dominic Boesel: “I know the atmosphere and I like it. I’m first on the ladder and Zurdo is right under me so it was a fight that had to happen. We’ll see what happens.”
The event will also include the co-main event of the night, the undefeated William “El Camaron” Zepeda (25-0, 23 KOs), and John “Scrappy” Ramirez (9-0, 7 KOs) in separate bouts. Zepeda is set to face Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (32-11, 21 KOs) of Managua, NIC in a 10-rounder. Ramirez will face Jan Salvatierra (8-1, 4 KOs) of Cabo San Lucas, MX in an 8-rounder.
William “Camaron” Zepeda: “It’s a great opportunity to show the people once again who Cameron is. We know we have an experienced and intelligent rival who wants to keep his name in boxing. We prepared very well for this fight. I still have that hunger to keep ascending the 135 division.”
John “Scrappy” Ramirez: “I’ve been very active. I know there’s always talk but i’m going to show you. I’ve been asking for this dude, he’s good. He lost two fights ago but now he has nothing to lose and has something to prove. That makes him a dangerous fighter. I’m looking to put on a show.”
Oscar De la Hoya: The vision is to beat Mayweather’s record.
Well, stop fighting mediocre boxers and actually fight a champion. This talk about being avoided is too hard to believe. There are some great fights out there. Oscar just doesn’t want you to be in any of those fights.
Per usual doing a horrible job as a promoter! As much garbage as he talked about Arum he doesn’t even come close! Should’ve done an internship @Top Rank bruh! As for breaking Mayweather’s record? OMG Oscar, just stop yourself!!
Oscar de la Hoya is still very bitter that Floyd clowned/disrespected him at press conferences then beat him (even though let’s be honest it was a sh*t boring fight and Oscar was way past his prime). Mayorga and Vargas clowned him bad too but he was able to score big knockouts over both of those satisfying his anger. I remember when Shane Mosley almost dropped Mayweather & and you can see Oscar in the front row huge grin, jumping on his seat like he’s 6 and santa just delivered his presents.
Lol at the Mexican boxing fans saying that Bivol was ducking Ramirez. I don’t care how big Zeirdo is, Bivol stops him late from cutting his face up. Ramirez wouldn’t win a round on a legitimate scorecard.
Oscar, you time has long passed, any parent here let their daughter around Oscar without a armed escort?