Promoter Oscar De La HoyaGolden Boy Promotions) claims that in the next fight, WBA Super light heavyweight champion Russian Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) should meet his mandatory challenger Mexican Gilberto Ramirez (44-0, 30 KOs).
Presumably, making such a fight will not be difficult at all, since both perform at
streaming DAZN.
“Ramirez is next in line to fight Bivol,”
approves the promoter. “Therefore, this fight is now very likely. We are waiting for the official sanctioning of the fight from the WBA. Ramirez has been waiting too long for his chance. So the time has come. We are very pleased that we helped him to reach this position – the mandatory challenger for Bivol.
In the last fight held, the Russian beat the undisputed champion of the super-middle division Mexican Saul Canelo Alvarez, who had risen in weight. De La Hoya announces operation retaliation: “I think Ramirez and Bivol will have a great fight, a bright combination of styles. In general, they have everything to make the fight just special. It won’t just be a fight, it will be retribution for losing Canelo. As soon as the WBA officially sanctioned the fight, we will begin to act.
De La Hoya claims he bet on Bivol ahead of Canelo fight: “I tell you exactly. I know that in boxing, a good small fighter will never beat a good big fighter. It’s just a boxing rule. Bivol offered Canelo a lot of firepower, a lot of movement, a lot of fighting IQ. It all just baffled Saul. And he failed to break through his defenses. What happened next? Then Canelo looked like a deflated balloon. Styles make fights. Always remember this.”
“Bivol vs Ramirez is one of those fights that can make both superstars overnight. This is potentially fight of the year. They are both punchers, both true light heavyweights. Both are large and good at footwork. Both prefer to attack and can knock out the opponent. I never doubt that when it comes to this fight, we will get a really great fight, an incredible fight, ”De La Hoya said.
Ramirez beat Bösel to become the mandatory challenger for Bivol. Since we are talking about the WBA, do not be surprised that the organization “sold” another eliminator. Buatsi beat Richards in it – video. Which of the two mandatory applicants a little more obligatory? We’ll find out soon.
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