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Joe Smith: I've Been Fighting At 175 Since I Was 16 Years Old; It's Time To Move Up

Joe Smith: I've Been Fighting At 175 Since I Was 16 Years Old; It's Time To Move Up

Jake Donovan

•Oct 4, 2023

The upcoming showdown versus Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is a perfect storm for Joe Smith Jr. A move up to cruiserweight was all but inevitable for the former WBO light heavyweight titlist, who stuck around at 175 to at least exhaust every attainable option. With a title win plus losses to the division’s two clearcut top fighters—lineal, WBC, IBF and WBO champ Artur Beterbiev and WBA titlist Dmitry Bivol—a move up the scale is the logical next move.

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Gilberto Ramirez: I Feel Much Stronger & Healthier At Cruiserweight

Gilberto Ramirez: I Feel Much Stronger & Healthier At Cruiserweight

Manouk Akopyan

•Oct 4, 2023

By Manouk Akopyan - Gilberto Ramirez will look to rebound and reset his career on Saturday night with he makes his cruiserweight debut against former light heavyweight titlist Joe Smith Jr.  The bout will headline a Golden Boy Promotions card at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas on DAZN. It will mark the first time Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) will be fighting since suffering a unanimous decision

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Joe Smith On Zurdo Ramirez Clash: Just Kind Of Came Up, They Asked If I Wanted To Take It

Joe Smith On Zurdo Ramirez Clash: Just Kind Of Came Up, They Asked If I Wanted To Take It

Jake Donovan

•Oct 3, 2023

It didn’t take much persuasion to get Joe Smith Jr. back in the ring. There was a little bit of effort involved, though. The idea of a fight versus Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez and at a new weight enticed the former light heavyweight titlist from

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Gilberto Ramirez: I’m Looking Forward To Proving Myself, Regaining Trust of Supporters

Gilberto Ramirez: I’m Looking Forward To Proving Myself, Regaining Trust of Supporters

BoxingScene Staff

•Oct 2, 2023

Back in March, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez came in overweight for the first time during his long career for his scheduled fight with Gabe Rosado, which resulted in the bout being canceled, as well as the former world super middleweight champion’s reputation taking a tough hit.

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Gilberto Ramirez Ready To Rebound & Reset Career vs. Joe Smith After Enduring Rocky Road

Gilberto Ramirez Ready To Rebound & Reset Career vs. Joe Smith After Enduring Rocky Road

Manouk Akopyan

•Sep 22, 2023

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez says he’s ready to revive his career and rebound after suffering his first professional loss against Dmitry Bivol last year and blowing weight a day before his canceled return bout against Gabriel Rosado in March.

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Zurdo Ramirez Likes The Idea Of Moving Up One Day To Fight Anthony Joshua

Zurdo Ramirez Likes The Idea Of Moving Up One Day To Fight Anthony Joshua

Hans Themistode

•Sep 16, 2023

Jose “Zurdo” Ramirez can’t seem to stand still for too long. After grabbing a world title at 168 pounds, the Mexican native had a transient run at 175 pounds. Although a near-shutout loss at the hands of Dmitry Bivol wasn’t his best performance, his handlers over at Golden Boy Promotions believed that he had all of the tools necessary to compete with the best of the best at 175 pounds.

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Gilberto Ramirez: The Loss To Bivol Has Ignited a New Level of Determination in Me

Gilberto Ramirez: The Loss To Bivol Has Ignited a New Level of Determination in Me

Random Hits

•Sep 13, 2023

When former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) takes on former light heavyweight world champion Joe “The Common Man” Smith, Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) on October 7th, it’ll be 7 ½ years since Ramirez last fought in the modern-day Mecca of Boxing, Las Vegas.

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Gilberto Ramirez Aims To Make Statement Against Joe Smith To Prove Worth at Cruiserweight

Gilberto Ramirez Aims To Make Statement Against Joe Smith To Prove Worth at Cruiserweight

Random Hits

•Aug 31, 2023

At the age of 32 and coupled with 14 years as a professional boxer, natural growth has forced former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) to move up in weight to the cruiserweight division from light heavyweight.

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Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Finalized, October 7 in Las Vegas

Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Finalized, October 7 in Las Vegas

Random Hits

•Aug 21, 2023

Former World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) will make his debut in the cruiserweight division and measure up against former light heavyweight World Champion Joe “Common Man” Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) of Long Island, New York on Saturday, October 7.

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Gilberto Ramirez-Joe Smith Nearly Done Deal For 10/7; DAZN To Stream Cruiserweight Fight

Gilberto Ramirez-Joe Smith Nearly Done Deal For 10/7; DAZN To Stream Cruiserweight Fight

Keith Idec

•Aug 18, 2023

Two former world champions coming off losses and long layoffs have agreed to fight each other next. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that Gilberto Ramirez and Joe Smith Jr. will meet October 7 in Las Vegas. DAZN will stream their cruiserweight bout from The Chelsea, a cozy venue inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

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