Zurdo Ramirez Set to Smash Dorticos and Call Out Jake Paul — Mexican Pride Meets Cuban Power in Anaheim War LIVE on DAZN.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is back this Saturday, June 28, defending his WBA and WBO cruiserweight belts against Cuban veteran Yuniel Dorticos. Fight goes down at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, streaming on DAZN Pay-Per-View.
Ramirez wants all the belts at 200 pounds — he’s looking at names like Jai Opetaia and Badou Jack next. And yeah, there’s noise about Jake Paul too, assuming Paul gets past Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the main event. Ramirez hasn’t shut that door.
Ramirez: Quiet But Climbing
Zurdo (47-1, 30 KOs) has been steady since moving to cruiserweight. Three wins so far — stopped Arsen Goulamirian, handled Joe Smith Jr., and edged Chris Billam-Smith in Riyadh late last year in a hard 12-round scrap. He’s not flashy, but he’s consistent.
“The goal’s the same — undisputed champion,” Ramirez said. “I trained like I always do. I don’t take anything for granted.”
He’ll need to be switched on. Dorticos still swings with bad intentions.
Dorticos: Big Power, Last Crack
Dorticos (27-2, 25 KOs) isn’t new to this. Former IBF and WBA champ, known for heavy hands — 93% KO rate. He’s 39 now, but earned his shot by picking up three wins and getting back into WBA’s mandatory spot.
His only losses? Mairis Briedis and Murat Gassiev. Both top punchers. Ramirez, for all his size and craft, doesn’t carry the same single-shot power. If Dorticos turns this into a firefight, it gets interesting.
“I respect Cuban fighters,” Ramirez said. “They’ve always got skills and they’re tricky to deal with.”
Ramirez vs Paul? It’s Getting Louder
Jake Paul fighting on the same night’s no accident. There’s talk — and Ramirez isn’t dodging it.
“I think there’s a chance for a world title fight with Paul,” he said. “He says he’s ready… I believe him.”
Ramirez clearly wants belts, but he’s not blind to the money side. If Paul wants it, Ramirez won’t say no. Whether that’s good for boxing is another story.
Flying The Flag
Ramirez also mentioned being on the same card as Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., son of the Mexican icon.
“His dad’s one of my all-time favourites,” he said. “We’re both from Sinaloa — a lot of pride in that.”
Zurdo wants to win, unify, and stay active — and he’s using every fight to put his name deeper into Mexican boxing history.
Event Details
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Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
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Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
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Start Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. UK
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Broadcast: Live on DAZN Pay-Per-View
Final Word
Ramirez is favoured — younger, sharper, and carrying momentum — but Dorticos brings the kind of power that can end a fight with one clean shot. If Ramirez wants to keep his titles and line up unification or a money fight with Paul, he’ll need to stay smart and avoid the war Dorticos thrives in.
Zurdo has bigger plans. Dorticos has one last chance. Someone’s leaving Anaheim with a broken path.
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Main Event: Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 10 rounds
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Co-Main: Gilberto Ramirez vs. Yuniel Dorticos, WBO & WBA Cruiserweight Titles, 12 rounds
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