BY BOXING HIT STAFF-
In a highly anticipated event set to take place on November 16th at The Venue in Riyadh, WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billiam Smith will go toe-to-toe with Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in a battle for undisputed supremacy in the cruiserweight division. The main event of this event promises to be a showdown for the ages, with both fighters looking to solidify their place as the best in the division.
The decision to stage this fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a strategic move that makes sense given the lack of interest in the cruiserweight division in the U.S. By choosing a neutral location like Riyadh, promoters are hoping to attract a global audience and showcase the best of what the division has to offer. Golden Boy, the promoters for Zurdo Ramirez, likely saw the potential in staging the fight in Riyadh rather than having Ramirez travel to England for the bout against Smith.
The undercard for the Billiam Smith-Zurdo Ramirez fight is packed with exciting matchups, including Jose Ramirez vs. Arnold Barboza Jr., William Zepeda vs. Tevin Farmer, Oscar Collazo vs. Edwin Hernandez, and Oscar Duarte vs. Kenneth Sims. These fights add even more depth to an already stacked event and promise to keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout the night.
With a potential unification match against IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia looming on the horizon, both Billiam Smith and Ramirez have their sights set on the ultimate prize. Ramirez, in particular, has been on a tear since moving up to cruiserweight in 2023, capturing the WBA title and outboxing Joe Smith Jr. His evolution as a fighter has been impressive, as he has adapted a slick boxing style that relies on movement, holding, and jabbing to outclass his opponents.
On the other hand, Billiam Smith has also been in prime form recently, avenging his lone career defeat from 2019 by beating Richard Riakporhe and capturing the WBO title after defeating Lawrence Okolie. These victories showcase Smith’s growth as a fighter and set the stage for an epic showdown with Ramirez. Both fighters will be looking to prove their dominance in the division and stake their claim as the undisputed cruiserweight champion.
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