Gilberto Ramírez

This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Ramírez and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.
Gilberto Ramírez
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Real name Gilberto Ramírez Sánchez
Nickname(s) Zurdo de Oro
("Golden Southpaw")
Rated at
Height 6 ft 2 1⁄2 in (189 cm)
Reach 75 in (191 cm)
Nationality Mexican
Born (1991-06-19) June 19, 1991
Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights 34
Wins 34
Wins by KO 24
Losses 0

Gilberto Ramírez Sánchez (born June 19, 1991) is a Mexican professional boxer who has held the WBO super middleweight title since April 2016.

Professional career

Early career

In April 2010, Gilberto beat veteran Jesus Ayala by 2nd-round K.O. in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico.[1]

On December 17, 2010,[2] Ramírez knocked out the undefeated Rogelio Medina to win the vacant WBC Youth middleweight title. The bout was held at the Gimnasio German Evers in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico.[3][4] Starting from 2011, Ramírez moved up to super-middleweight. In his first fight of the year, Ramirez fought 32 year old Antonio Arras and knocked him out via TKO in round 8. Ramirez next stopped Francisco Villanueva in 7 rounds. In July 2007, Ramirez moved back down middleweight to defend his WBC Youth tltle. He successfully defended the title beating Oney Valdez, Amilcar Edgardo Funes Melian and Samuel Miller all inside the distance. Ramirez went 10 rounds with Jaime Barboza (17-6, 8 KOs). Ramirez won via unanimous decision (100-90,100-91, 97-93).[5] Ramirez next fought at super-middleweight against Isaac Mendez, winning via TKO in round 8. Ramirez then went down to middleweight successfully defending the WBC Youth title a final two times against Richard Gutierrez, who Ramirez beat on all scorecards (100-90) and Marcus Upshaw, also winning via 10 round decision (98-92, 99-90 twice).

Fighting in the United States

Ramirez fought in the United States for the first time in his career on August 24, 2013 at the Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California. His opponent was American Derrick Findley in a scheduled 10-round bout which went the distance. Ramirez won on all three scorecards (100-90 x3). On February 2014, Ramirez defeated Don Mouton at the Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas. Mouton, age 35, who was not stopped in 20 previous professional bouts, got knocked out in round one.[6] Two months later, Ramirez fought at at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino against his most credible opponent to date, 33 year old Giovanni Lorenzo (33-6, 25 KOs). Lorenzo was knocked in round one, and twice in the fifth. Ramirez claiming the win via TKO and winning the vacant NABF super middleweight title and vacant WBO NABO super middleweight title.[7]

Ramirez had a one off fight in Macau on the undercard of Rigondeaux-Kokietgym title fight. He defeated Junior Talipeau (20-2-1, 7 KOs) via 1st-round TKO, after knocking him down three times, in the process winning the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Super Middleweight Title.[8] Ramirez was back in US in November 2014 at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, this time beating Fulgencio Zuniga via 8 round TKO to retain the titles. Zuniga's glove touch the canvas in round 6, but the referee did not credit Ramirez with the knockdown. In round 8, Ramirez unleashed a barrage of punches which were unanswered, convinced the referee to call the fight off.[9] Ramirez had an 80% knockout ratio after this fight, and would be the last time he won inside the distance.

Rising up the Ranks

On January 24, 2015, Ramirez fought his toughest fight to date on the undercard of Alvarado-Rios at the 1st Bank Center, Broomfield, Colorado. Ramirez defeated Russian Maxim Vlasov (30-1, 15 KOs) in a very close 10 rounds (96-94 & 97-93 twice).[10] On June 26, Ramirez defeated 35 year old Derek Edwards (27-4-1, 14 KOs) via a 10-round decision at the State Farm Arena, Hidalgo, Texas. Ramirez won every round on all three judges scorecards.[11]

Ramirez vs. Khatchikian

On November 20, 2015 Ramirez fought 27 year old Dutch boxer Gevorg Khatchikian (23-1, 11 KOs) in a scheduled 10 round fight at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas. Ramirez won on all scorecards (99-91 & 100-90 twice). With this win, Ramirez became the first boxer to successfully defend the NABF Super Middleweight title four times.[12]

WBO super middleweight champion

Ramirez vs. Abraham

It was announced on January 18, 2016 that #1 WBO Ramirez would be fighting WBO super middleweight champion Arthur Abraham (44-4, 29 KOs) in the co-feature bout on the April 9 undercard of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley III card on HBO pay-per-view. The fight card took at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.[13] Ramirez put his name in Mexican boxing history, becoming the first fighter to win a super middleweight world title. All three judges scored the fight 120-108 for Ramirez, who also became only the second Mexican to win a world title in a division heavier than middleweight, the first one having been Julio César González as the WBO light heavyweight champion in 2003. Ramirez won on the punch count by outworking Abraham all night in almost very round. Ramirez improved his record to (34-0, 24 KOs).[14][15]

On May 31, 2016, Top Rank promoter Bob Arum announced that Ramirez would fight on the undercard of the Terence Crawford-Viktor Postol unification fight on July 23. Ramirez (34-0, 24 KOs), of Mexico, would have been making his first title defense against Germany's 28 year old Dominik Britsch (32-2-1, 11 KOs). Britsch had won four fights in a row since an eight-round decision loss in 2014, was about to take a big step up in competition.[16] On July 6, Ramirez suffered a hand injury while training, which ultimately called off the world title fight.[17] Ramirez had a successful hand surgery and according to promoter Bob Arum, he should be able to make a ring return by the end of 2016.[18]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
34 fights 34 wins 0 losses
By knockout 24 0
By decision 10 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
34 Win 34–0 Germany Arthur Abraham UD 12 Apr 9, 2016 United States MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won WBO super middleweight title
33 Win 33–0 Netherlands Gevorg Khatchikian UD 10 Nov 20, 2015 United States Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBO International and NABF super middleweight titles
32 Win 32–0 United States Derek Edwards UD 10 Jun 26, 2015 United States Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas, U.S. Retained WBO International and NABF super middleweight titles
31 Win 31–0 Russia Maxim Vlasov UD 10 Jan 24, 2015 United States 1stBank Center, Broomfield, Colorado, U.S.
30 Win 30–0 Colombia Fulgencio Zúñiga TKO 8 (10), 2:20 Nov 15, 2014 United States Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Retained WBO International and NABF super middleweight titles
29 Win 29–0 Australia Junior Talipeau TKO 1 (10), 1:58 Jul 7, 2014 Macau Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR Retained NABF super middleweight title;
Won vacant WBO International super middleweight title
28 Win 28–0 Dominican Republic Giovanni Lorenzo TKO 5 (10), 2:47 Mar 11, 2014 United States Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBO–NABO and NABF super middleweight titles
27 Win 27–0 United States Don Mouton TKO 1 (10), 1:31 Feb 1, 2014 United States Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 United States Derrick Findley UD 10 Aug 24, 2013 United States Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Colombia Juan De Angel KO 3 (10), 2:06 Apr 20, 2013 Mexico Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico
24 Win 24–0 United States Marcus Upshaw UD 10 Nov 17, 2012 Mexico Teatro del Pueblo, Cuautlancingo, Mexico Retained WBC Youth middleweight title
23 Win 23–0 Colombia Richard Gutierrez UD 10 Aug 25, 2012 Mexico Domo Deportivo, Tulum, Mexico Retained WBC Youth middleweight title
22 Win 22–0 Mexico Isaac Mendez TKO 8 (10), 2:20 Jun 16, 2012 Mexico Mamita's Beach Club, Playa del Carmen, Mexico
21 Win 21–0 Costa Rica Jaime Barboza UD 10 Apr 14, 2012 Mexico Auditorio Municipal, Arandas, Mexico Retained WBC Youth middleweight title
20 Win 20–0 Colombia Samuel Miller TKO 4 (10) Nov 26, 2011 Mexico Plaza de Toros, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC Youth middleweight title
19 Win 19–0 Argentina Amilcar Edgardo Funes Melian TKO 5 (10) Sep 24, 2011 Mexico Foro Polanco, Mexico City, Mexico Retained WBC Youth middleweight title
18 Win 18–0 Colombia Oney Valdez TKO 2 (10), 1:42 Jul 16, 2011 Mexico Lobodome, Mazatlán, Mexico Retained WBC Youth middleweight title
17 Win 17–0 Mexico Francisco Villanueva TKO 7 (10), 2:13 May 13, 2011 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
16 Win 16–0 Mexico Antonio Arras TKO 8 (10), 2:20 Feb 18, 2011 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
15 Win 15–0 Mexico Rogelio Medina TKO 6 (10), 2:14 Dec 17, 2010 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico Won vacant WBC Youth middleweight title
14 Win 14–0 Mexico Christian Solano KO 2 (10), 2:28 Oct 19, 2010 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
13 Win 13–0 Mexico Gilberto Flores Hernandez TKO 2 (8), 1:32 Aug 28, 2010 Mexico Lobodome, Mazatlán, Mexico
12 Win 12–0 Mexico Guillermo Romero KO 2 (8), 1:35 Jul 30, 2010 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
11 Win 11–0 Mexico Jorge Barrera TKO 2 (8), 1:54 Jun 26, 2010 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
10 Win 10–0 Mexico Jesus Ayala KO 2 (6), 0:30 Apr 30, 2010 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
9 Win 9–0 Mexico Hector Verduzco KO 3 (6), 0:24 Mar 26, 2010 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
8 Win 8–0 Mexico Luis Angel Padilla KO 1 (4), 2:04 Feb 26, 2010 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
7 Win 7–0 Mexico Adolfo Pimentel UD 4 Jan 30, 2010 Mexico Auditorio Siglo XXI, Puebla City, Mexico
6 Win 6–0 Mexico Luis Ignacio Castro UD 4 Dec 10, 2009 Mexico Plaza de Toros Rea, Mazatlán, Mexico
5 Win 5–0 Mexico Antonio Villanueva TKO 1 (4), 2:36 Nov 21, 2009 Mexico Palenque Expomex, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
4 Win 4–0 Mexico Eliud Duenas KO 2 (4), 2:40 Oct 2, 2009 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico
3 Win 3–0 Mexico Blas Camacho TKO 2 (4) Sep 4, 2009 Mexico Parque Revolución, Culiacán, Mexico
2 Win 2–0 Mexico Joel Ramos TKO 1 (4), 1:52 Aug 29, 2009 Mexico Ciudad Deportiva, Mexicali, Mexico
1 Win 1–0 Mexico Jeseth Magallanes KO 1 (4), 0:41 Aug 21, 2009 Mexico Gimnasio German Evers, Mazatlán, Mexico Professional debut

Titles in boxing

Regional titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Anton Novikov		 WBC Youth middleweight champion
December 17, 2010 – April 2014
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Adam Etches
Vacant
Title last held by
Adonis Stevenson		 WBO–NABO super middleweight champion
April 11, 2014 – July 19, 2014
Won International title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jesse Hart
Vacant
Title last held by
Marco Antonio Peribán		 NABF super middleweight champion
April 11, 2014 – April 2016
Vacated 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ronald Gavril
Vacant
Title last held by
Balázs Kelemen		 WBO International super middleweight champion
July 19, 2014 – April 9, 2016
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Arthur Abraham
World titles
Preceded by
Arthur Abraham		 WBO super middleweight champion
April 9, 2016 – present 		Incumbent

References

  1. ↑ "BoxRec Boxing Records". Boxrec.com. 2010-04-30. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
  2. ↑ "BoxRec - event". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  3. ↑ http://www.oem.com.mx/esto/notas/n1895333.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.boxnoticias.net/noticiaImprimible.php?p=20500
  5. ↑ "BoxRec - Gilberto Ramirez v Jaime Barboza". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  6. ↑ "Fight:1855489 - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  7. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez vs. Giovanni Lorenzo - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  8. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez vs. Junior Talipeau - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  9. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez vs. Fulgencio Zuniga - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  10. ↑ "Fight:1942429 - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  11. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez vs. Derek Edwards - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  12. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez vs. Gevorg Khatchikian - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  13. ↑ "Arum wrapping up Arthur Abraham vs. Gilberto Ramirez for Pacquiao-Bradley card". Boxing News 24. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  14. ↑ "Ramirez dominates Abraham, wins super middleweight title". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  15. ↑ "Fight:2040449 - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  16. ↑ "Ramirez, Valdez to fight on July 23 card in Vegas". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-06-02.
  17. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez suffers hand injury, unable to fight July 23 - Boxing News". 2016-07-06. Retrieved 2016-07-16.
  18. ↑ "Gilberto Ramirez's hand surgery successful - Boxing News". 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2016-08-15.
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