Make of this upcoming boxing doubleheader what you will as per numerous outlets who have reported the news, on June 28th in Anaheim, California, at the Honda Centre, cruiserweight champ Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will defend his two belts against Yuniel Dorticos.
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez will defend his WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles against #1-ranked WBA contender Yuniel Dorticos on June 28th.
Fans were expecting more from Zurdo Ramirez (47-1, 30 KOs) than this because the 39-year-old Dorticos is an old-timer, long past his best.
Mexican warrior Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez may or may not be the best cruiserweight in the world right now. It’s down to opinion, and some might point to Jai Opetaia – and hopefully soon, these two will fight, in what could be a great addition to the number of epics we have been blessed to have witnessed when two of the best cruiserweights went at it (think Evander Holyfield-Dwight Qawi, James Toney-Vasilliy Jirov, O’Neil Bell-Jean Marc Mormeck, for a trio of good examples).
A fight, a match-up that would have proven far more interesting had it somehow taken place a few years back, has been ordered by the WBA.
Season II of the World Boxing Super Series came to its conclusion on Saturday with Mairis Briedis taking home the coveted Muhammad Ali Trophy after a thrilling encounter against Yuniel Dorticos at the Plazamedia Studios in Munich, Germany.
“A Spectacular Fight“ – Briedis & Dorticos Make Weight in Munich – Watch Yuniel Dorticos vs Mairis Briedis live on DAZN in the U.S.
It’s the final fight in the second cruiserweight edition of The World Boxing Super Series, and this Saturday’s fight between Yunier Dorticos and Mairis Breidis could so easily be dubbed “Finally!”
IBF champion Yuniel Dorticos (24-1, 22 KOs) and his entourage touched down safely on Sunday in Munich for his Ali Trophy showdown against Mairis Briedis (26-1, 19 KOs) on Saturday.
WBSS Cruiserweight Final to be shown LIVE on Sky Sports in the UK – Sky Sports, the UK’s premier sports broadcaster, includes the massive Mairis Briedis vs Yuniel Dorticos Ali Trophy showdown to its schedule on 26 September.
Renowned Cuban coach, Pedro Roque, believes Muhammad Ali is watching over IBF champ Yuniel Dorticos in the WBSS Cruiserweight Ali Trophy final against Mairis Briedis on March 21 at the Arena Riga.