Gilberto Ramirez: page 9

Former champions warn David Benavidez not to ‘risk’ cruiserweight

Three retired world champions believe that David Benavidez should resist the temptation to move up to cruiserweight.

Chris Billam-Smith pledges to fight on after loss to Gilberto Ramirez and wants to stay at world level

Despite a painful loss to Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, Chris Billam-Smith wants to fight on.

For Gilberto Ramirez, Yuniel Dorticos is due and then Jai Opetaia could be next

Gilberto Ramirez has unified two world titles at cruiserweight, but he has an obligation to take care of before he can go for a third.

Chris Billam-Smith admits loss is ‘hard to take’ but Shane McGuigan tells him to ‘hold his head up’

Chris Billam-Smith has spoken of his disappointment at losing his WBO cruiserweight title to Gilberto Ramirez, but praised his opponent for his class.

CompuBox Stats: Gilberto Ramirez-Chris Billam-Smith

CompuBox Stats: Gilberto Ramirez UD(12) Chris Billam-Smith

Gilberto Ramirez unifies cruiserweight titles with hard-fought decision win over Chris Billam-Smith

Gilberto Ramirez is now the unified cruiserweight champion after adding Chris Billam-Smith’s WBO belt to his own WBA title. Ramirez won a rough and hard-fought 12-round decision at The Venue, Riyadh, as the bill-topper for Latino Night by scores of 116-112 (twice) and 116-113 and, frankly, Ramirez boxed superbly.

The Big Leagues: Chris Billam-Smith steps up, while Gilberto Ramirez looks up

Despite a combined 68 professional fights, and a world title apiece, cruiserweights Chris Billam-Smith and Gilberto Ramirez would be forgiven for feeling a little uncertain and perhaps uneasy about what lies ahead on Saturday night.

Gilberto Ramirez expects a ‘hard battle’ against Chris Billam-Smith

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez knows what’s at stake this Saturday night. “I’ve prepared for war and will leave everything I have in the ring,” the WBA cruiserweight champion said of his unification bout against WBO titleholder Chris “The Gentleman” Billam-Smith. “Chris has all my respect. He’s tough, and he brings his best every time.”

Shane McGuigan says Chris Billam-Smith will have to make 'a dent' in Gilberto Ramirez to get the benefit of any doubt on 'Latino NIght'

Shane McGuigan has told Chris Billam-Smith of the importance of convincing the judges throughout Saturday’s fight with Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez.

Cruiserweight kings Chris Billam-Smith and Gilberto Ramirez weigh-in ahead of unification clash