In a unification fight for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles, WBA champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) took the title of WBO champion Chris Billam-Smith (20-2, 13 KOs) via twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Zurdo simply outworked Billam-Smith en route to a 116-112, 116-112, 116-113 win. Zurdo now has two belts with Noel Mikaelyan (WBC) and Jai Opetaia (IBF) holding the other big four championships.
“Me and my team were prepared, we knew that he’s a tough fighter and a strong guy. It was an honor for me to fight him and get the belt,” Ramirez said following the fight. “I tried to use my distance as much as I could. He’s tough, he comes forward all the time and he’s a strong fighter. I just have respect for him, he’s a great champion. Of course, I want to unify with all the champions. That’s the main goal for me and other champions.”
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Former middleweight and a super middleweight champion ends up as unified cruiser champion. Zurdo looked GOOD!
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Ramirez would get starched in 1 round against ryan rozicki
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Yeah right!
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And Bivol kicked Zurdo’s ass.
This makes that victory look so much better.
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Fkkkkk I bet $250 on smith for to win $500
Fknnn zurdo
Mannnnn I wonder why Mexicans are very successful in boxing ???
and the only thing come to my mind is the blood. The Mexican blood is very good for boxing . We have natural resistance and endurance, even without proper training, we can fight 12 rounds easily.while the rival with great technique and skills get out of air
Fkkkkk I should not gamble against zurdo
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You wonder why Mexicans are so successful at boxing yet bet on CBS. You make absolutely no sense with your asinine comments
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Ok Hitler.
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Why do you compare basic logic with Hitler? Your struggle with rational arguments makes you part-Hitler.
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That main fight was really amazing! Two great fighters gave their all in the ring! Every round was thrilling! Good job! Gratulations to both! I’m now super exited for a possible fight Zurdo vs Opataia!
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‘Two great fighters.’ You cannot be serious.
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These down-voters believe these are great fighters. I’m embarrassed for all of you.
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Bring on Zurdo vs Opetaia hard to pick hopefully Eddie Hearn and Oscar De La Hoya work together make this fight happen probably be in Saudi Arabia but hopefully be in Australia as a main event.
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I think opetaia sweep the floor with zurdo and smith together
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Hmmm…not sure. Zurdo’s overall performance was really impressive tonight. Physique, gameplan, technique, shape, everything was great. Hard to pick a winner vs Opataia. Its a 50/50 fight.
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I agree with you, Thomas. I think the Zurdo that fought tonight is at least 50-50 with anyone in the division.
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Anyway !!!
see you later guys I just stop here this weekend for my boy Mike Tyson and todays boxing card
Be good and stay out of trouble
Byeeee
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Noel Mikaelyan Shouldn’t be holding a belt.
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There are enough of them for everybody.
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Zurdo is feather fisted in this division.
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good win for Zurdo
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CBS is way too tough for his own good!!!!
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Good for Zurdo gettin back to it.