By: Sean Crose
“I really believe I can be a two-time world champion on Saturday,” former WBO super-middleweight titleholder Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez said shortly before Saturday’s game against the lightweight. heavy WBA Dmitry Bivol. “I want to say thank you to Oscar (Oscar De La Hoya promoter) and everyone who was here. To my team and all the press and media – thank you. I want to thank Dmitry and his team for making the fight happen.” This weekend’s title fight will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi – a venue Ramirez mentioned to the media during Thursday’s press conference.
“It’s exciting that I’m from Mexico and here in Abu Dhabi,” said the 44-0 undefeated boxer. “Same weather, I feel at home. I’ve been training hard for this match and I’ll definitely be on the belt this Saturday. 44 tried, 44 dropped. I hope that everyone will enjoy the fight because this is the kind of fighting that fans love to see in boxing. “Zurdo has made it clear that star is not quite on his agenda. However, leave a legal legacy.
“Right now I just see it as being a two-time world champion,” he said. “I don’t see it as being like a boxing star. My goal is to be a two-time world champion, continue to build my legacy and eventually become a legend. That is my goal. I want to do it for all of my fans out there.” Whether he plans to become a star or not, Ramirez is sure to be widely praised if he wins this weekend. The last time Bivol was in the ring, he beat the great Canelo Alvarez, after all. Promoter De La Hoya has assured the media how important Saturday’s fight is for the Ramirez team.
“This is a lifetime opportunity for Zurdo Ramirez,” he said. “This is a lifetime opportunity for boxing to be on the big stage and show the world what Abu Dhabi is, show the world what boxing is all about, and show the world that, yes, promoters. can come together and go on stage. great battles. “Sure, Bivol-Ramirez is a fight where the best fight the best, something the sport has been lacking lately – however, to be fair, until a few weeks ago, boxing looked general is already in a pretty good position in 2022.
Bivol-Ramirez will be broadcast live on DAZN Saturday, starting at 2:30 p.m. ET.
