JAKARTA - Former WBO super middleweight world champion Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (44-0, 30 KOs) discussed his upcoming fight against Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs).
The training camp is going very well. I'm happy to be here, I'm happy to do this. Bung, this is very interesting," Ramirez was quoted as saying by Marca on Thursday.
"I took back the championship belt on November 5! I am very proud not only representing Mazatlan, Sinaloa, but also all of Mexico and all Latinos. I can't wait to prove to everyone and to myself that I can do this."
Zurdo continued, Bivol was a tough man and a very challenging opponent. However, he will avenge another Mexican who was defeated by the Russian boxer, Canelo Alvarez.
"When I heard the fight was going to be held in Abu Dhabi, I thought 'Wow, that's cool - I've never been there before.' After the press conference, I was fascinated and I was even more excited to fight there," Zurdo continued.
"I wish Dmitry Bivol the best for this fight. I hope it will be an exciting fight. This will be war."
Meanwhile, Oscar De la Hoya said that Zurdo has killer instincts is a fact.
This fight is forced on Bivol. Zurdo has always wanted to fight for the world title, he wants to fight for the best. We are doing our job as promoters to make this fight happen. We force this fight to happen through WBA, through the rankings," the Golden Boy Promotions boss said.
We named Zurdo as the number one challenger. He fought against the eliminator team in a row, so he deserved to get this hit. We did a very good job of positioning Zurdo, and now it's Zurdo's job to restore the belt.
"He really wanted this fight, you can see it flowing from his eyes. He penetrates everything. He wants a big gift against Bivol. Zurdo is calm, cool and can control himself - and that's what you want from a fighter who goes forward in a competition against someone like Bivol."
The duel for the WBA light heavyweight world title will be held on November 5 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The fight will be broadcast live throughout the world through DAZN.
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