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Gilberto Ramirez Returns This Saturday vs. Gabe Rosado
For The Next Chapter Of His Career
Former World Super Middleweight Champion Gilberto “Zurdo”
Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) returns to the ring this Saturday for
the first time during his 13 ˝-year pro career after
suffering a loss against two-time world title challenger
Gabriel “King” Rosado (26-16-1, 15 KOs), in the 12-round
main event on a stacked card promoted by Golden Boy
Promotions in association with Zurdo Promotions, streaming
live on DAZN (8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT) from The Walter Pyramid
in Long Beach, California.
The 31-year-old Ramirez, fighting out of Mazatlan, Mexico,
didn’t have his hand raised in victory for the first time as
a pro this past November in Abu Dhabi, when World Boxing
Association (WBA) Super World Light Heavyweight Champion
Dmitriy Bivol (21-0) successfully defended his crown by way
of a 12-round unanimous decision.
“It just wasn’t my night and meant for my opponent,” Ramirez
explained about his fight with Bivol. “Looking back, I could
have been a little more active, but it is what it is. I
definitely would like a rematch in the future.”
First, though, “Zurdo” needs to get back on the winning
track versus Rosado, Philadelphia-born of Puerto Rican
heritage, who is best known for his stubborn toughness.
Rosado, who holds wins over former world champions Joshua
Clottey and Kassim Ouma, will be moving up to the light
heavyweight division for the first time against Ramirez.
“He (Rosado) is a tough opponent who is always ready to
fight,” Ramirez said. “He has been in the ring with the best
and can be dangerous at any time of the fight. And to have
it be a Mexico versus Puerto Rico match-up is just a cherry
on top to make this an exciting fight for fans.”
His loss to Bivol has left “Zurdo” even more motivated.
“It’s a different feeling’” Ramirez noted, “but preparation
does not change. I’m more motivated than ever to get back on
track and show why I’m still one of the best in the game.”
The next chapter of “Zurdo” Ramirez’ boxing career starts
March 18th!
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