Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez returns to the ring for the first time since claiming the WBA cruiserweight title by defeating Arsen Goulamirian in May. He faces fellow titleholder Chris Billam-Smith in a unification bout on Saturday as part of Latino Night.
Ramirez, now a two-weight world champion, aims to add the WBO belt to his collection. Billam-Smith, who has held the WBO cruiserweight title since May 2023, has defended it twice, most recently with a unanimous decision over Richard Riakporhe in June.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Zurdo vs. Billam-Smith.
When is Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez vs Chris Billam-Smith?
- Date: Saturday, November 16
- Time: 5pm GMT, 12pm ET, 9am PT and 8pm KSA
- Ramirez vs. Billam-Smith main event ringwalks (approx): 10pm GMT, 5pm ET, 3pm PT and 1am (Sunday) KSA.
What has been said?
"I think I’m stronger in every single sense,"
"Yes, this is an opportunity,"
"It would be a Cinderella story if he can win. It already is one,"
"It's an exciting unification fight against someone who has only been beaten by Bivol,"
"This was my division and I'm happy for the opportunity to showcase my skills at this level on a global stage in Riyadh"
"It's truly an honour to be a Mexican warrior and to showcase what true Mexican boxing is all about while bringing my culture to a global audience."
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