Gilberto Ramirez Destroys Sullivan Barrera In Four Rounds

Gilberto Ramirez Makes a Assertion With a Dominant Win Over Sullivan Barrera

Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is trying to revitalize his profession. The previous WBO World tremendous middleweight champion went from somebody seen as a rising star within the 168-175 pound divisions to now a mere afterthought. When Ramirez defeated Arthur Abraham to seize the WBO belt in April of 2016, he had the look of a possible pressure. There have been speculations of potential matchups down the highway in opposition to “Canelo” Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin.

Throughout his championship reign, the 30-year-old by no means displayed the combating kind he confirmed in opposition to Abraham. Then there was a nasty dispute along with his then-promoter, Prime Rank. A once-promising profession has now abruptly stalled. After deciding to vacate the title and transfer as much as gentle heavyweight, Ramirez has signed with Golden Boy Promotions. Ranked within the high 5 by each the IBF and WBO at gentle heavyweight, “Zurdo” is true in line for a world title shot.

He hopes to revive himself in opposition to the powerful Sullivan Barrera on the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The 39-year-old from Guantanamo, Cuba has been a fixture at 175 for the previous 5 years. He has a well-earned status as a sturdy fighter who makes his opponents work.

Ranked sixth by the WBC at 175, some observers really feel he’s on his final leg. Having beforehand sparred with one another years in the past, these males know one another effectively.

EARLY DOMINATION

Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) is quicker, taller, longer, and youthful. He used these bodily benefits to seize a foothold on this battle early. The previous 168 pound world champ simply out-boxed Barrera (22-4, 14 KOs) within the first two rounds. Then he discovered a house for the left to the physique. On the finish of spherical three, he put down Barrera with a left hook to the liver. Ramirez smelled blood, and you could possibly inform the tip was close to.

Sixty seconds into spherical 4, the same hook to the liver as soon as once more put the Cuban on his knees. Barrera was capable of rise to his toes, however a last straight left by Ramirez to the pit of the abdomen completed issues.

This was the sort of efficiency Gilberto Ramirez desperately desired. Needing to look spectacular, he delivered. Afterward, he known as for a battle in opposition to WBA “Tremendous” world gentle heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

By: Michael Wilson Jr.

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