After his first career knockout loss to David Benavidez, what’s next for Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez. From a potential rematch and a step up to heavyweight, to the looming possibility of retirement.
There are options still for him, though.
Immediate fights there for him if he is interested.
Some notes on this on the Mexican cruiser after his knockout defeat to David Benavidez last May on Cinco De Mayo this year;
- Suffered first career stoppage loss to Benavidez (6th-round TKO)
- Vowed to learn from it and come back stronger
- Refused excuses–admitted Benavidez was the better man
- Left the door open for a potential rematch
- Plans to take time off with family before deciding
- At 34, not old but looked very slow against Benavidez
- Already said he has only 1–2 fights left
- Considering a final money fight at heavyweight
- Legacy secured as Mexico’s first cruiserweight champion
- Unification bout with Jai Opetaia now likely off the table
Jai Opetaia might have a bit too much speed for him, maybe moving to the heavys can be something good for him and the sport.
Lots of big fights there for him if he is interested.
Imagine the size of a fight against Mexico’s first ever heavy champion in boxing, Mexican-American Andy Ruiz.
A huge fight in the heavyweight division for Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez if he is interested.
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