Mexican boxer Gilberto Ramírez Sánchez will return to the ring this Saturday, November 16, to face British Chris Billam-Smith in a fight for the unification of the cruiserweight belts. The event, called "Latin Night," will take place at the Venue Riyadh Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Ramírez, with a record of 46-1-0 and 30 wins by KO, aims to continue making history after being crowned champion of the World Boxing Association (WBA) in May by defeating Arsen Goulamirian. On the other hand, Billam-Smith, current WBO cruiserweight champion, comes into the fight with 11 consecutive wins and a record of 20-1-0.
Both boxers passed the weigh-in without issues, with Ramírez weighing in at 199.6 pounds and Billam-Smith at 199.4. This will be Ramírez's second fight in Saudi Arabia, with his previous bout resulting in a loss to Dmitry Bivol.
Ramírez appeared motivated and ready for the fight, expressing his desire for revenge and to deliver a great performance in the ring. The Mexican emphasized his gratitude for the opportunity to fight again in the Middle East and stated that his performance this time would be different from the last.
The fight will be broadcasted for free on DAZN and through TV Azteca at 11 p.m. for the Mexican audience. Publimetro Mexico will closely follow this exciting match and keep fans updated on all the news in the sports arena.
