Former world champion, and light heavyweight Mexican superstar, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico, and his opponent, Cuba's Yunieski "The Monster" Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs) hosted their final press conference today ahead of their 12-round clash on Saturday, December 18 live on DAZN. The fighters are scheduled to fight for the WBA Light Heavyweight Title eliminator at AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX. (photos by Stacey Snyder)
Three-time world champion Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada (21-0, 8 KOs) was also in attendance along with her opponent, the undefeated Maria "La Imparable" Santizo (9-0, 5 KOs) of Guatemala City, Gua. They are set to face off for Estrada's WBA Minimumweight World title in a 10-round fight. Lamont Roach, Jr. (21-1-1, 9 KOs) and former world champion Rene "Gemelo" Alvarado (32-10, 21 KOs) were also onsite to talk about their upcoming career defining 10-round fight for the vacant NABA Super Featherweight championship. 2012 U.S. Olympic Bronze Medal winner and current WBC Flyweight World Champion Marlen Esparza (10-1, 1 KOs) and her opponent the long-reigning, former two-time world champion, Anabel "Avispa" Ortiz (31-4, 4 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico were also on hand to discuss their upcoming battle for Esparza's WBC Flyweight World Championship.
Prospects featured on the Golden Boy Fight Night on Facebook Watch portion of the fight card were also onsite to discuss their upcoming bouts. Fighters in attendance included, Luis Hernandez (21-1, 19 KOs) who will face off against Ruslan Madiyev (13-2, 5 KOs) in 10-round super lightweight bout; and Victor Morales (15-0, 8KOs) will fight Rudy Garcia (12-0, 2 KOs) in an all-out 8-round featherweight clash as both prospects put their undefeated records on the line.
