Mexican heavyweight boxing star Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez (43-0, 29 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico and former WBA interim lightweight world champion Dominic Boesel (32-2, 12 KOs) of Freyburg, Germany held a media press conference on, Tuesday, May 3 to talk about their upcoming clash. Their scheduled 12-round light heavyweight bout will pit the WBA 1st placeweight Boesel against the 2nd WBA Ramirez for the WBA lightweight finalist.
Also during the match, undefeated William “El Camaron” Zepeda (25-0, 23 KOs), and former world champion Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (32-11, 21 KOs) of Managua, Nicaragua discussed the match. their upcoming 10 rounds. -main battle for the Americas Continent WBA Lightweight Title. The event will take place on Saturday, May 14 at Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA, and will go live Exclusively on DAZN.
Here’s what the fighters had to say during the call, please note, quotes have been edited for clarity and context.
GILBERTO “ZURDO” RAMIREZ, UNDEFEATED FORMER Formula WORLD CHAMPION AND LIGHT HIGH COMPETITION:
“It’s been a pleasure working with Golden Boy. I have found a family with them. I can’t wait to be busy this year and be able to keep working. As Eric said, I’m knocking on the door of a title war, and it’s best to stay busy. I also want to be busy breaking Mayweather’s record (50-0). In the end, great battles will happen; it just takes time. “
“I am looking for an early knockout. I did a lot of work in this training camp, more than any other. I’ve put everything I can in my hands, and I can’t wait for everyone to see us in action on May 14.”
“I have to beat the other fighters and perform well to get into big fights and have a chance of winning. I have to take out all these guys to show that I’m ready for big challenges and great opportunities.”
“Boesel is a complex fighter, he always loves to rush forward, and I knew he would be a challenge for me because he was the #1 lightweight boxer for the WBA. So I don’t take him lightly. But I know I have better boxing qualities and abilities, and I have more brains in the ring. I knew I was going to take him down.”
“We are looking for the big fights. I have to go through some fighters first. I know the battles will happen. Everyone is busy with other games, but I know these are going to happen this year.”
FORMER WBA INTERIM WORLD CHAMPION
“I always practice. I am always in shape. I’ve always told my team that I’ll be ready if there’s a big state war, so I feel very prepared. ”
“I am familiar with Zurdo because of his fight against Abraham. I know him as an undefeated boxer with a high number of kills. I feel good because I don’t feel pressure at the moment. Before, I felt pressured because I was a belt holder. I now understand that I’m the underdog and feel comfortable in that role, and we’ll find a way to surprise everyone on May 14.”
“I’m tall. I have distance, and I can read my opponent. I can change my style as needed, and I feel that with my boxing skills, I can hit the ball. defeat Ramirez”.
“First of all, I was ranked 1st by the WBA in the light heavyweight division, and Ramirez was ranked 2nd. I knew that there would be a lot of Mexican fans at this venue, and there would be some big hype around. Ramirez. For the most part, I feel that in terms of experience in the last few games of Ramirez’s career, this one will motivate him. I’m not afraid if the audience turns against me.”
WILLIAM “CAMARON” ZEPEDA, WBA US LIGHT CHAMPIONS CONTINUOUSLY:
“I am very grateful for the opportunity. I know Rene as a strong, experienced fighter and I feel very well prepared for this fight.”
“In my last fight, I was originally scheduled for another fighter, but this fighter dropped a week before the event. Normally, I don’t like fighting for short periods of time, but I was committed to the event and wanted to take a look at it. Where do fighter planes come from? He’s sloppy. He moves forward with his head, and my main concern is not getting slashed or injured in that fight. Yes, I was frustrated about the whole thing, but you learn from these experiences. ”
“We are looking for big games and world championship events. This fight is a big opportunity for me. Rene is a former world champion, he has experience and both of our styles would make for a great event. The pandemic has held us back a bit, but fortunately we are still busy and ready for whatever comes after this fight. The first thing is that we hope that god, everything will work in our favor on May 14th.”
“I wanted to give the fans a show that was worth their money. I also always wanted to show my fans what I was made of. This is the biggest fight of my career. Rene is a strong, aspirational fighter and I know that fans will enjoy our fan-friendly style of the night teamfights. ”
RENE “GEMELO” ALVARADO, WORLD CHAMPION OF CONSTRUCTION HOUSES AND LIGHT OBJECTS:
“First of all, I am grateful to God for my good health and this new opportunity. This is a very important match for me after losing three teamfights in a row. I know that Zepeda is a great fighter, and beating him would be a huge boost to my career. ”
“You cannot compare two wars; they will never be the same. Gutierrez is a boxer, while Zepeda is a more forward-thinking type of boxer. I knew both of our styles would meet at a fan-friendly event. I know we’re both going to be in the ring, ready to move forward and give our all. We just hope that we get a positive result in the night of the teamfight. ”
“My love for the sport keeps me motivated. It gives me the will to carry on even after my losses. This is one of the biggest opportunities in my career. If I can beat Zepeda, it will energize my career. ”
Authenticator apps for Zurdo and Boesel are now open. The application can be accessed by visiting: https://www.emcevents.com/zurdoboesel.html. Approval will begin on Wednesday, May 4 and APPLICATIONS CLOSED FRIDAY, May 6!!
Ticket for Zurdo vs Boesel is currently on sale and costs $150, $75, $50 and $25 excluding applicable service fees. Tickets will be available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com, Toyota-arena.com, Goldenboypromotions.com or the Toyota Arena box office Monday through Friday from 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Zurdo vs. Boesel is a 12-round light heavyweight fight performed by Golden Boy alongside Zurdo Promotions and SES Boxing. This event is sponsored by Hennessy “Never Stop. Never Pay” and “BetOnline – Your Online Sports Betting Expert. The fight will take place Saturday, May 14, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA and will be streamed live. Exclusive live on DAZN worldwide.
