Gilberto Ramirez is ready to test the light heavyweight waters!
Friday, April 12, WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (39-0, 25KO) will take a stab at the light heavyweight division against former title contender Tommy Karpency (29-6-1, 18KO).
This will be a 10-round co-feature for the Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Anthony Crolla main event! The main card will begin at 11 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on ESPN+
The super middleweight champion had this to say about his upcoming bout:
On his move to 175 pounds
“It had become more difficult for me to make 168 pounds. I spent most of my career at that weight and my body was maturing.
I’d return to super middleweight if there was a really big fight available to me, like Canelo or Golovkin.”
On working with new trainers Julian Chua and Joel Flores
“I have changed my entire team. This is a new beginning for me. Julian and Joel have brought a new element to my game. and the result of this training will show on April 12.”
“I was the first Mexican fighter to win a super middleweight world title. Now, I want to become the second Mexican to win a light heavyweight world title {the late Julio Gonzalez was the first}.
I want to make history in boxing. Whether it’s at 168 or 175 pounds, the future is bright for me.”
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Matchroom Boxing USA, tickets priced at $310.50, $207, $103.50, $77.65, $51.75 and $25.90 (including facility fees) are available now and can be purchased by visiting AXS.com.
Press Release From: Top Rank
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