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Zurdo Ramirez Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes
Former WBO Super Middleweight World Champion Gilberto
“Zurdo” Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) hosted a special Los Angeles
media workout at Brickhouse Boxing Club today in
anticipation of his showdown against Philadelphia’s former
world title contender Gabriel “King” Rosado (26-16-1, 15
KOs). The fight of year contender will also feature an
action heavy co-main event as former world champion, Joseph
"JoJo" Diaz, Jr. (32-3-1, 15 KOs), goes up against the
battle tested former world title challenger Mercito “No
Mercy” Gesta (33-3-3, 17 KOs) in a 12-round lightweight
fight. The Mexico vs. Puerto Rico light heavyweight matchup
is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 18 at the
Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, CA and will be broadcasted
worldwide on DAZN beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST.
Below is what Zurdo Ramirez had say at today's media event:
“I am really looking forward to this fight and being part of
the rich Mexico vs. Puerto Rico fight history. These fights
are always full of action, and I know Gabriel and I will
give fans a great fight. We are both aggressive fighters
with a lot of heart and guts to do whatever it takes to
win.”
“I know Gabriel well; he is a great fighter and a great
friend. We are friends inside and outside the ring and have
been sparring partners. That is why this fight is dangerous;
we both know each other very well. I know his weaknesses,
and he knows mine. So I have to be on my toes, be better on
fight night, and be ready to stop him. At the end of the
day, this fight is all business; it’s not personal.”
“I learned a lot from my first career loss against Bivol. He
is a great fighter; I don’t take anything away from him. He
had a good night, and I didn’t. The plan was to box him and
step away from my usual forward fighting style. I do want
the rematch; that is the plan. But, we will take care of
business on March 18 and start thinking about my career’s
next steps afterward.”
“I’ll fight anyone, anywhere. I am from Mexico, and I came
to the U.S. and fought. I went to Abu Dhabi to fight Bivol.
So, I am not afraid to go to the U.K. to fight Callum Smith,
Anthony Yarde, or Joshua Buatsi. I want to fight the best
and become a world champion again.”
“My favorite Mexico vs. Puerto Rico matchup: Miguel Cotto
vs. Antonio Margarito. That fight was so exciting and full
of action.”
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