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Gilberto Ramirez Not Looking Past
Yunieski Gonzalez To Dmitry Bivol
Too much is at stake for “Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez for the
undefeated Mexican to look past his December 18th showdown
with Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) to World
Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry
Bivol.
Not only is a mandatory challenger position at stake against
Cuba-born Gonzalez, the perfect 42-0 (28 KOs) record is also
on the line for “Zurdo” in his 12-round WBA Light
Heavyweight Title Eliminator streaming live from San Antonio
(TX) on DAZN. Ramirez’ promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, is
presenting this event.
“I never look past any of my opponents, so I don’t have to
avoid looking past Gonzalez in this fight,” Ramirez said. “I
know Gonzalez is a come-forward fighter who likes to bang
and fight, so I need to be careful with my approach. Just
like any other fighter, my preparation for this fight has
not changed. My team and I are still focused and never look
beyond what’s in front of me.”
Gonzalez, 36, has won his last three fights, five of six,
including the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Fedelatin
Light Heavyweight Championship two fights ago, which he
captured with a second-round knockout of Alex Theran (22-4)
in Miami.
“He’s the No. 2 Cuban light heavyweight,” Ramirez added.
“He’s been a problem to others, so I’ll need to be my best.
No fighters are the same. I know Gonzalez likes to come
forward more than your traditional Cuban fighter, but who
knows what his style will look like on fight night? I’m
preparing for all possibilities and hope to put on a show
for the fans on December 18th.”
Ramirez, the first Mexican to capture the World super
middleweight crown, is rated No. 4 by the WBA, Gonzalez No.
5. Their only common opponent is Tommy Karpency, who retired
after the fourth round in 2019 to “Zurdo,” and he was
stopped by Yunieski in the second round this past September.
“I’m confident in my training and preparation for this
fight,” Ramirez concluded. “I’m ready for an all-out war, or
a great boxing match. But, as always, I’m looking to finish
him and get the KO victory.”
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