
ProBox Main Event Results: Kalajdzic Sends Barrera Through Ropes
Radivoje Kalajdzic produced a knockout of the year contender against Sullivan Barrera on Wednesday in the main event at ProBox Event Center in Plant City, Florida.
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Radivoje Kalajdzic produced a knockout of the year contender against Sullivan Barrera on Wednesday in the main event at ProBox Event Center in Plant City, Florida.

Radivoje Kalajdzic (28-2, 20 KOs), nicknamed “Hot Rod” of Saint Petersburg, Florida, by way of Belgrade, Serbia, made weight at 174 lbs. His opponent matched him at the weight as Sullivan Barrera (22-4, 14 KOs) came in at 174 lbs.

Light heavyweight contender Radivoke Kalajdzic returns to the ring Wednesday at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida, facing fellow world title challenger Sullivan Barrera in a 10-round bout

Light-heavyweight contender Radivoje 'Hot Rod' Kalajdzic returns to action on March 13 against former world title challenger Sullivan Barrera.

Ramirez, Barrera Fight Photos Gallery - Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles - In his quest to capture another world title, light heavyweight contender Gilberto Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) crushed the more experienced Sullivan Barrera (22-4, 14 KOs) in four rounds. (photos by Sye Williams)

By Manouk Akopyan - LOS ANGELES — Former super middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez made his Golden Boy Promotions debut in grandiose fashion Friday night, pulverizing Sullivan Barrera to the body to score three knockdowns en route to a fourth-round knockout.

Gilberto Ramirez vs. Sullivan Barrera Scorecard BoxingScene Live - Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) and Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) hosted their official weigh-in today at Banc of California Stadium, home of their July 9 fight which will be streamed live on DAZN. They were joined by several members of the undercard, including Joseph Diaz Jr. (31-1-1, 15 KOs) and Seniesa Estrada (20-0, 8 KOs). (photos by Sye Williams)

Tracking the career of Sullivan Barrera, it’s of little surprise that he was willing to take on a top fighter such as Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez for his first ring appearance in more than two years. The extended break is only due to plans repeatedly falling through for a fight with another elite talent.

The plan for Sullivan Barrera from here on out is to remain at this level, with ring activity a targeted but secondary goal. A two-year ring absence precedes the return of Miami’s Barrera (22-3, 14KOs), who faces former super middleweight titlist Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez. The bout headlines a loaded show this Friday live on DAZN from Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, with Ramirez (41-0, 27KOs) making his Golden Boy Promotions debut.

By Jake Donovan - Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is fine with the exceedingly high expectations placed upon him by his new promoter. Upon signing with Golden Boy Promotions earlier this year, the former WBO super middleweight titlist was tabbed by Hall of Fame former six-division titlist and company founder Oscar De La Hoya to one day advance to 52-0 as a pro.