Gilberto Ramirez, a former holder of the Super Middleweight crown from the World Boxing Organization with a record of 45-1 and 30 knockouts, enters the ring with high stakes on March 30th, live on DAZN.
He’s set to challenge the undefeated holder of the World Boxing Association’s Cruiserweight World title, Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian, boasting a 21-0 record with 14 knockouts, in a venue buzzing with anticipation – the You Tube Theater at Hollywood Park, California.
At 32, Ramirez broke ground as the first Mexican to clinch a world title in the super middleweight division. Now, he’s aiming to etch his name in history once more against Goulamirian, the Armenian titan who’s made France his home and hones his skills in the rugged terrains of Big Bear, California.
Ramirez, with eyes set on monumental achievements, shares his aspirations, “Being recognized as the inaugural Mexican-born cruiserweight world champion and a champion across two divisions holds immense significance for me. My journey doesn’t halt here; the cruiserweight division is merely a chapter in my saga aimed at heavyweight glory.”
He reflects on his evolution, “Each fight is a lesson, introducing new elements to my arsenal. The bout with Joe Smith was a challenge, pushing me to adapt and evolve. Now, more than ever, I’m at ease in this weight class, with the trials of making weight behind me, thanks to the wisdom gained over time.”
But Ramirez doesn’t stop at cruiserweight dreams. He envisions dominating across three divisions, “The cruiserweight division is ripe with potential matchups. I’m eyeing unification, aiming for undisputed status, before ascending to heavyweight. My ambition is to leave an indelible mark across multiple divisions.”
Ramirez, tipping his hat to Goulamirian, stated, “The man’s sitting on the throne for a reason. Arsen’s a beast in the ring, armed with the might of Thor and a slick boxing brain to boot. He’s a mountain of a challenge, and that’s exactly why I’m stepping into the ring with him. I’ve been honing my craft, beefing up my arsenal to take him down.”
“Arsen’s game to brawl in close quarters, and that’s right up my alley too. I’m banking on my sheer force and knockout punch to carry the day,” Ramirez added, his confidence unshaken.
At 32, Ramirez, a trailblazer for Mexico in the super middleweight class, is now eyeing a similar legend status in the cruiserweight division against Goulamirian, an Armenian powerhouse who’s made his home in France and sharpens his skills in Big Bear, California. This showdown marks Ramirez’s sophomore outing in the cruiserweight class, following a decade-long stint at 168 pounds in the earlier phase of his pro boxing journey.
Zurdo shared, “This weight class feels like home. Getting older meant wrestling with the scales got tougher, but now, it’s all falling into place. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that nothing beats experience. My prep hasn’t really shifted gears with the weight class change. I stick to the boxing basics. Moving up means I can push more weight without stressing about bulking up.”
“I’m pumped to throw down for the first time on U.S. soil, especially in a place as iconic as Los Angeles,” Arsen Goulamirian stated. “Zurdo’s got his sights set on the championship, but he’s got to get past me, a genuine cruiserweight force. I’ve been on Abel Sanchez’s case for ages about wanting to showcase my skills in the States, and finally, it’s happening.”
“Stepping up to become the premier Mexican cruiserweight champ is what I’m here for. Transitioning to this division meant locking horns with Arsen eventually,” Zurdo Ramirez shared. “I’m in my element in this weight class, aiming for that top spot. Big shoutout to DAZN, Golden Boy, the WBA, and my squad and kin for their unwavering support. Can’t wait to meet everyone on the 30th.”
The WBA Cruiserweight Super World Championship is set to light up with reigning champ Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian (27-0, 19 KOs) from Yerevan, Armenia, squaring off against former World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs) over 12 rounds. The undercard will see Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-2, 15 KOs) from Santa Ana in a 10-round welterweight scrap with Fredrick “General Okunka” Lawson (30-4, 22 KOs).
Adding to the DAZN lineup, Ricardo Sandoval (23-2, 16 KOs) from Rialto faces Carlos Buitrago (38-12-1, 22 KOs) from Managua, Nicaragua in a 10-round flyweight bout. Fort Worth’s own Santiago “Somer” Dominguez (26-0, 20 KOs) makes his Golden Boy debut in the U.S. against Albuquerque’s Jose Sanchez (14-3-1, 4 KOs) in a welterweight showdown. Kicking things off, Joel Iriarte (1-0, 1 KO) from Bakersfield, CA, takes on Kevin Aguirre (5-2, 2 KOs) from Guerrero, Mexico in a four-round welterweight bout.
The prelim card features Kareem Hackett (12-0, 6 KOs) from Toronto, Canada, defending his WBA Intercontinental Title against Rowdy Montgomery (10-5-1, 7 KOs) from Victorville in a light heavyweight clash. Also, Jonathan “Sugarcane” Cañas (3-0, 2 KOs) is set for a lightweight match against Romel Tsanimp (3-2) from Baltimore, Maryland. In their professional debuts, Deni Davtian from Kharkiv, Ukraine faces Joseph Cole (1-1, 1 KO) from Marrero, Louisiana, and Ronaldo Mancilla from Big Bear squares off with Rueben Johnson (0-5) from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the light heavyweight division.
- Date: March 30th
- Start Time: USA – 7 PM PT / UK – 3 AM (March 31st)
- Streaming Details: Live on DAZN
- Venue: YouTube Theater, Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California
DAZN Main Event – WBA Super World Cruiserweight Title – 12 Rounds:
- Arsen Goulamirian: 199.6 lbs (90.5 kg)
- Gilberto Ramirez: 199.4 lbs (90.4 kg)
DAZN Co-Main Event – Welterweights – 10 Rounds:
- Alexis Rocha: 146.6 lbs (66.5 kg)
- Fredrick Lawson: 146 lbs (66.2 kg)
DAZN – Super Flyweights – 10 Rounds:
- Ricardo Sandoval: 115 lbs (52.2 kg)
- Carlos Buttrago: 116.4 lbs (52.8 kg)
DAZN – Welterweights – 10 Rounds:
- Santiago Dominguez: 146.8 lbs (66.6 kg)
- Jose Sanchez: 149 lbs (67.6 kg)
DAZN Opener – Welterweights – 4 Rounds:
- Joel Iriarte: 146 lbs (66.2 kg)
- Kevin Aguirre: 143 lbs (64.9 kg)
WBA Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title – 10 Rounds:
- Kareem Hackett: 174.8 lbs (79.3 kg)
- Rowdy Montgomery: 170 lbs (77.1 kg)
Light Heavyweights – 4 Rounds:
- Ronaldo Mancilla: 170.6 lbs (77.4 kg)
- Rueben Johnson: 168.4 lbs (76.4 kg)