Gilberto Zurdo Ramirez knows how dangerous Russian boxer Dmitry Bivol is, but he is ready to take on the challenge and beat him on Saturday when they face each other in Abu Dhabi, where the Mexican will seek the second title of his professional career in a different division when he tries to win the World Boxing Association light heavyweight title against the boxer who just defeated Canelo Alvarez.
What does Zurdo Ramirez think of Dmitry Bivol?
Zurdo Ramirez, a fighter with 44 undefeated fights and a former super middleweight champion, acknowledged in an interview with BoxingScene.com that he is facing one of the toughest fights of his sporting career, but that on Saturday he will leave the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi as champion. But he will have to overcome the best Bivol, a fighter he sees no weaknesses in.
“I expect Dmitry to bring everything he has, his power. It’s a good challenge for me. I think the fans will love it. I really don’t see any weaknesses in him. Mentally, I have to be ready for this fight. And I am ready,” Gilberto assured.
Zurdo Ramirez ready for big opportunity
The 31-year-old fighter will have his sixth fight in the semi-complete division against a fighter also undefeated (20-0, 11 KOs), motivated after defeating Mexican star Canelo Alvarez and who is favorite to defend the WBA scepter, but the Mexican knows that this is the opportunity he has been waiting for so long and does not plan to miss it.
“This opportunity means everything to me. This is the opportunity I’ve been waiting for so long. I’m going to become world champion again, and it’s a great feeling for me,” said Zurdo Ramirez.
With 44 fights as a professional, the pugilist said that all those occasions they tried to beat him and no one could, and he is confident that will continue on Saturday. “I’ve been training hard for this fight and I will take the belt this Saturday, that’s for sure. 44 tried, 44 fell. I hope people enjoy the fight because this is the kind of fight that fans like to see in boxing.”