An opportunity to unify awaits Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez (46-1, 30 KOs) and Chris Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs).
Their bout headlines a card promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and BOXXER at The Venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Boxing followers around the globe can catch the motion stay on DAZN and TrillerTV. Ramírez will probably be placing his WBA cruiserweight title on the road. Billam-Smith may have his WBO belt at stake.
The Ramírez vs. Billam-Smith card (additionally referred to as Latino Night time) is a part of Riyadh Season, a state-funded leisure and sports activities pageant. The Saudi Arabian Basic Leisure Authority is accountable for its group.
Each males spoke at a press convention forward of their unification bout. Under is a few of what they stated.
Gilberto Ramírez vs. Chris Billam-Smith Press Convention Quotes
Gilberto Ramírez
“I’m prepared,” stated Ramírez. “I’m actually excited for this Saturday night time and I suppose I’ll characterize ‘Noche Latina’ very effectively. [Switches to Spanish]¡Viva México! I’m going to characterize México effectively this Saturday. I’m going to take the title house once more. I’m prepared. [Switches back to English] I’m prepared for no matter he [Billam-Smith] brings to the desk.”
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Chris Billam-Smith
“It’s an honor to be right here on this stage,” stated Billam-Smith. “These are the fights and reveals now which are taking up the worldwide viewers and it’s superb to be headlining this night time. The final outing towards Richard Riakporhe, it was meant to be his night time at Selhurst Park similar to this night time is meant to be Zurdo’s. Sadly I’m right here to spoil the occasion once more and I’ll be doing that Saturday night time.”
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Battle Prediction
Between the 2, Billam-Smith is the one who has spent extra time at cruiserweight, one thing which might work in his favour. In his final battle, Ramírez confirmed that not solely can he deal with profession cruiserweights, however he also can defeat them comfortably. Nonetheless, Billam-Smith ought to show to be a higher problem and it’s unlikely that he’ll get dropped or even notably harm by “Zurdo.” This could permit the Bournemouth native to win a really shut unanimous resolution.
Full Press Convention
For the press convention in its entirety, click on right here or the play button under. Video courtesy of Golden Boy Promotions.
