Former world middleweight champion (up to 76.2 kg), and now a light heavyweight fighter (up to 79.4 kg), Mexican Gilberto Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) gave
flash interview for the American boxing blog.
Ramirez spoke about his defeat in last year’s fight with WBA “super champion” Russian Dmitry Bivol (21-0, 11 KOs). When asked about the desired fights, Gilberto announced his desire to have a rematch with Bivol or enter the ring against the unified champion from Canada Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs). Recall that the Mexican ex-champion is scheduled to fight on March 18 against the American Gabriel Rosado (26-16-1, 15 KOs).
– You have a fight with Gabe Rosado ahead of you.
“It will be a spectacular fight. Gabe always sets tough fights. He is a warrior. I respect him very much. I know him, we used to spar. It will be a great fight.
“It will be a comeback fight. What did you learn in the duel with Bivol?
— I learned a lot. This was not my night. I’m not taking anything away from Bivol, he did really well, but I’ll come back strong. I will be world champion.
How would you rate his skills? You shared the ring with him, what do you think of his skills?
“It was great to share the ring with him because, of course, he is a great champion, but I want to prove that I am the best in the division. I will be world champion again. I want to say that I’m excited because I want to prove who I am.
Were you surprised when you were in the ring with Bivol?
“I accepted defeat. I paid the price.
Ramirez admits it’s hard for him to accept Bivol’s defeat
– Speaking of psychology, you are now in the top 10, you want to become a champion again, who do you want to fight?
– I want a rematch with Bivol or a fight with Beterbiev. I want them both because they are world champions. I want to become world champion, so I need to pass them.
Want to make a statement with this fight with Rosado?
“That would be a great statement for me. Like I said, he’s a warrior. He always brings war to the ring and it will be a great night for all the fans.
What do you say to the fans?
Thanks everyone. Thank you for your support in battles. March 18 will be a great night.