Gilberto Ramirez Set to Become First and Only Mexican Champion in This Weight Class

Although Mexican boxers have greatly contributed to the sport and delivered champions in various weight classes, we have yet to see a Mexican champion in the Cruiserweight. Likewise, following his successful debut against the former WBO Light-Heavyweight champion, Joe Smith Jr. at 191 lbs Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez promised he would write history for Mexico by winning a title in the division.

As per the latest updates, there is a chance that Ramirez will achieve this goal this year. Here is the opponent he will fight against and the title he will fight for.

Gilberto Ramirez is likely to create history against Arsen Goulamirian

After dominating Joe Smith Jr. in his Cruiserweight debut on October 7, Gilberto Ramirez announced that he would not return to 175 lbs where he lost against Dmitry Bivol in 2022. Although he wanted to rematch the Russian boxer who “hurt” his ego“, Ramirez claimed he looked forward to becoming the first Mexican Cruiserweight champion in the sport. “I want to be the first Mexican cruiserweight champion. That’s my goal and that’s what I’m working for,” said Ramirez.

Looks like, the Mexican boxer will likely achieve this dream of his in March 2024. As per the updates, Gilberto Ramirez, who was supposed to face Jai Opetaia, will now face Arsen Goulamirian this year with the latter’s WBA Super World Cruiserweight title on the line. Anyway, although Ramirez is a competitive boxer, one must acknowledge that Arsen is undefeated in his weight class and has successfully defended his title twice against Constantin Bejenaru and Aleksei Egorov. Likewise, we can expect a good fight between Arsen and Gilberto.

Won’t be child’s play for ‘Zurdo’: Boxing record of Arsen Goulamirian

While ‘Zurdo’ impressed boxing fans with his performance against Joe Smith Jr. and subsequently filled Mexicans with hope, Arsen Goulamirian is not to be underestimated. In 2018, the French boxer became the WBA Interim Cruiserweight champion against Ryad Merhy. In the same year, he defeated Mark Flanagan to become the WBA Gold Cruiserweight champion in the sport. Finally, he fought Kane Watts in 2019 to win the WBA Super World Cruiserweight title which he will defend against ‘Zurdo’.

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As of now, the French boxer has a record of 0 losses and 27 wins. 18 of his victories have arrived via knockouts. Certainly, the bout against Arsen will not be child’s play for Ramirez. Hopefully, ‘Zurdo’ will prepare accordingly and live up to the hype. Anyway, what do you think of the match-up? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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