Gilberto Ramirez Stops Yunieski Gonzalez

The Alamo Metropolis was dealt with to a night of motion as undefeated earlier planet winner, and light-weight heavyweight feeling Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (43-, 29 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico, confronted Cuba’s Yunieski “The Monster” Gonzalez (21-4, 17 KOs) for the WBA Light Heavyweight Title eliminator. The 12-round perform on the AT&T Coronary heart in San Antonio, TX showcased a battle card, that entertained the Texas battle admirers with non-end motion, and stellar performances from a few of the most well-known fighters within the exercise. As an early vacation current, Golden Boy donated tickets to San Antonio’s military and first responders, gifting the native heroes with the present of keep boxing.

Ramirez and Gonzalez commenced off their battle aggressively as Gonzalez launched a shocking assault on Ramirez within the very first spherical. The spherical had Ramirez again once more monitoring as he tried utilizing to acquire some size and counter the Cuban’s assault. Ramirez, gained deal with and pushed again once more Gonzalez because the bell signaled the shut of the first spherical.

The upcoming rounds Ramirez found what to anticipate and started dictating the velocity of the battle. He launched assaults, that at a lot of time, remaining Gonzalez, stunned as he experimented with to uncover his toes. Within the fourth spherical, it nearly appeared like Ramirez was prone to end Gonzalez as he unleashed a flurry of punches that left Gonzalez wobbly. Gonzalez, was just about saved by the bell as he unsteadily walked once more to his nook. Final however not least within the tenth spherical, Ramirez cornered Gonzalez on the ropes, unleashing a set of combos that skilled no response. The referee waved the battle off, and Gonzalez hugged the referee as if he skilled simply saved him from what would have ultimately transpire upcoming if Ramirez had ongoing.

Now because the winner of the WBA Lightweight Heavyweight Title eliminator, by TKO, Ramirez is the compulsory to challenger for the WBA Light Heavyweight Earth Championship. A battle Ramirez has been soliciting for and wish to tackle in 2022.

“He is a superb fighter. I knew he was heading to be troublesome as a result of reality he confirmed no concern in his eyes,” acknowledged Ramirez. “He had little or no to shed, and I understood he was prone to include each little factor he had. Thanks Yunieski for having the battle.

“I attempted out to land total physique pictures and he was prepared. So, I needed to modify my assaults and goal on hitting him upstairs so I may get the victory. My hand is just a little hurt however that’s the promoting worth you shell out to accumulate. I’m ready for the next downside, I need Bivol. He simply can’t run any longer, I’m coming for him,” continued Ramirez.

“I dedicate this fight to Vicente Fernandez, an exquisite Mexican legend. I arrive from Mexico, and he impressed me to dwell my want and I need to clearly present everyone that they’ll stay their targets means too. There are not any obstacles apart from your self,” concluded Ramirez.

“I’m severely let down in myself,” defined Gonzalez. “I all the time knew Zurdo can be onerous, a tough fighter. However I anticipated much more from myself. This isn’t the perfect performance from me, I’m heading to once more get the job finished on myself and get higher.”

Within the co-main celebration, three-time world champion Seniesa “Tremendous Dangerous” Estrada (22-, 9 KOs) maintained her WBA Minimumweight Earth title in a scheduled 10-spherical fight in opposition to the fierce Maria “La Imparable” Santizo (9-1, 5 KOs) of Guatemala Metropolis, Gua. Every gals got here to achieve, as they shortly exchanged blows as they tried to acquire each single different’s weaknesses. Estrada, skilled a neater time connecting and knocked down Santizo within the subsequent spherical twice. Visibly rocked and saved by the bell, Santizo got here again once more within the third spherical to take a look at to arrange dominance. Having mentioned that, ‘Tremendous Dangerous’ stopped Santizo instantly on the 1:51 mark of the third spherical, worthwhile the battle by knockout.

“I give my efficiency a ‘C’ immediately given that I used to be getting a lot too prematurely of myself. I wanted to the knockout additionally early so I acquired caught numerous moments attempting to set it up,” acknowledged Estrada. “She was a difficult fighter, she is 9- with 5 knock outs for a rationale, so I understood she was coming in to earn. However I understood I skilled to halt her I simply skilled to be much more particular person. In 2022 I need to unify the division with a battle versus IBF Planet Champion Yokasta Valle from Costa Rica.”

“Actually I felt great organized for this fight,” defined Santizo. Seniesa, nonetheless, realized the way to hyperlink. We fell to the canvas however I actually really feel nice, I really feel most likely the stoppage was means too predicted. However I defer to the referee who’s there to safeguard our well being and health. Now I’ve to return to the well being and health middle, coach and wait round for the longer term alternative.”

Within the 2nd televised battle of the night time time, rising great featherweight contender Lamont Roach, Jr. (22-1-1, 9 KOs) took on earlier total world champion Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (32-11, 21 KOs) in a 10-spherical fight for the vacant NABA Great Featherweight championship. The fight was equally match as every fighters got here ahead and took turns exchanging blows. There had been a few instances the place Roach, Jr. landed weighty blows that rocked Alvarado however the veteran warrior was potent and he eagerly returned. The battle went to the rating playing cards with 98-92, 100-90, and 98-92 all in favor of Roach, Jr.

“I come to be ok with this victory. I simply conquer a man who was a planet winner two fights again,” mentioned Roach, Jr. “That is the kind of victory that I require to exhibit that I’m ready for a world title battle. Rene Alvarado is a warrior, a difficult man who I couldn’t knock down, however I actually really feel we did our place immediately. I need the winner future, Roger Gutierrez.”

“I have no idea what to do any longer. The duty we did nowadays was distinctive,” talked about Alvarado. “On my rely I feel the battle was mine. After I learn unanimous closing choice, I noticed that was proper, however after they talked about Roach, Jr.’s title I couldn’t consider it. I do know I acquired the battle.”

2012 U.S. Olympic Bronze medal winner and newest WBC Flyweight World Champion Marlen Esparza (11-1, 1 KOs) defended her planet title, for the initially time, in her residence situation in opposition to the seasoned earlier two-time globe champion, Anabel “Avispa” Ortiz (31-5, 4 KOs) of Mexico Metropolis, Mexico. ‘Avispa’ proved to be a sophisticated battle for Esparza, because the 13-time earth title defender launched along with her data and technological functionality. Esparza, nevertheless, was not intimidated, as she went after Ortiz and didn’t once more down instantly after Ortiz’ assaults. Instantly after an thrilling battle, regarding to veteran warriors, the ranking playing cards dominated in favor of Esparza with scores of 100-88, 95-94, 99-90 to achieve the battle by utilizing unanimous alternative.

“My effectiveness was superior considering of I simply got here again following contracting Covid-19,” mentioned Esparza. “I most well-liked to see what it could sense wish to arrive again once more and I can say that there’s some fatigue. We understood she was a counter puncher so we ended up equipped for it, however I can really really feel a minimal of the fatigue. Now that’s throughout and I do know what it feels to reach again, I need all of the belts. I need Naoko Fujioka from Japan and simply unify this division.”

“I consider I despatched a incredible fight, merely the referee didn’t favor me,” talked about Ortiz. “He counted two slips that had been being positively not knockdowns, she pushed me. I’m fairly unhappy given that they set anyone within the ring who doesn’t know the way to do his work, specifically when it is a total world title battle. It’s a disservice to the game. They took the victory away from me.”

Principal the battle card on the Golden Boy Battle Evening on Fb Try, two undefeated fighters, Victor Morales (15–1, 8KOs), of Vancouver, WA and Rudy Garcia (12–1, 2 KOs) of Los Angeles, CA, each of these place their undefeated information on the road in an fascinating 10-round featherweight battle for the vacant WBC Worldwide Featherweight Title. Every fighters exchanged equally, the 2 touchdown main images to the expertise and human physique. Neither fighter backed off, the 2 moved forward attempting to tear down their opponent. The group cherished their design as they cheered on equally fighters and gave them a standing ovation on the abstract of the tenth spherical. In the end, the judges dominated the battle a draw, with scores of 96-94, 93-97, 95-95.

“I’m severely upset with the selection, as a result of reality I come to really feel like I gained that fight,” talked about Garcia. “Morales is an excellent fighter, I do know him from the beginner earth, however I assume that I pulled off the victory in the long run. I really need the re-match to reveal that I acquired this battle.”

“I come to really feel like I gained the battle. I sense like I broke him down from the very commencing,” claimed Morales. “Sure, we purchased strike. I acquired components to perform on, however I nonetheless come to really feel like I received this fight. Let’s do the re-match upcoming, let’s run it once more and confirm who’s the best.”

Luis Hernandez (21-2, 19 KOs) of Chihuahua, Mexico, took on Ruslan Madiyev (14-2, 5 KOs) of Indio, CA in a scheduled 10-spherical great lightweight bout. The battle went the size as each fighters went backwards and forwards with Madiyev dictating the tempo of the battle. Madiyev, was relentless in his pursuit of Hernandez, and he shipped extremely efficient blows that shook Hernandez. However Hernandez wouldn’t go down, he confirmed loads of coronary heart hoping to take care of Madiyev at bay. The ranking enjoying playing cards didn’t lie, awarding Madiyev the victory by unanimous choice with scores of 91-99, 92-98, 91-98.

“I had seen previous battle footage of Hernandez and I found that he saved his left hand down,” defined Madiyev. “So I produced completely positive to prepare and assault with that proper hook, and I saved catching him. I’m extremely happy with my crew for the fantastic planning, and I can’t wait round to look once more within the ring and battle for a title shortly.”

Climbing welterweight star Raul “Cugar” Curiel (11-, 9 KOs) of Tamaulipas, Mexico, was scheduled for a 10-round battle for the NABF Welterweight Title in opposition to San Antonio’s Kendo Castaneda (17-5, 8 KOs). Curiel, who has been training with Corridor of Fame coach, Freddy Roach, positively proven intelligence within the ring as he landed vital images on Castaneda knocking him down within the third spherical. Castaneda, expert by San Antonio’s boxing star Jesse James Leija, promptly recovered and aggressively went after Curiel. The group erupted in a cheering battle arrive cheering “Cougar” different people Kendo, as each fighters traded footage. Alternatively, Curiel shipped a devasting blow to Castañeda within the seventh spherical worthwhile the fight by knockout.

“I’m actually comfortable to be in Texas and to make my first title safety in entrance of my household. Castaneda was a powerful opponent, however I’m comfortable we’ve been prepared to indicate off all our tough do the job and get a victory. This was one among my most interesting performances and I’m so joyful to be able to share it with anybody,” acknowledged Curiel.

The following battle of the night highlighted Zurdo Promotions’ significant-handed prospect, John “Scrappy” Ramirez (8-, 7 KOs) of Los Angeles having on Miguel Rebullosa (4-13, 5 KOs) of Coahuila de Zaragosa, Mexico in a 4-spherical bantamweight battle. ‘Scrappy’ displayed his expertise quantity within the ring as he knocked down Rebullosa a number of conditions within the second spherical profitable the battle by TKO on the 2:22 mark of the spherical.

Opening up the celebration on the AT&T Coronary heart in San Antonio, “Slick” Nick Sullivan (5-, 1 KO) of Norfolk, VA, took on Erick Benitez (2-2, 1 KO) of Guadalajara, Mexico, in a 4-round lightweight occasion. The fight went the size as every potential clients usually recognized them selves entangled as they tried out to search out their images. The rating playing cards examine 39-37 from all three judges ruling in favor of Sullivan, profitable the battle by unanimous willpower.

Zurdo vs. Gonzalez was a 12-spherical fight for the WBA Light Heavyweight World Title Eliminator offered by Golden Boy in affiliation with Zurdo Promotions. The occasion was sponsored by Hennessy “By no means Halt. By no means Settle” and “BetOnline – Your On-line Sportsbook Gurus.” The battle will came about on Saturday, December 18, on the AT&T Heart in San Antonio, TX and shall be streamed live utterly on DAZN worldwide.