On Saturday, November 16, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez reached a historic milestone in his career. In an intense fight against Chris Billam-Smith, Ramírez was crowned as the first unified Mexican cruiserweight champion.
The event took place in Saudi Arabia and was marked by 12 rounds of relentless action.
In the end, the judges awarded the victory to Gilberto Ramírez by unanimous decision. The judges’ scorecards were 116-112 twice and 116-113 in favor of the Mexican.
This victory represents another significant achievement for Ramírez, who adds a new title to his professional career.
After the win, Gilberto Ramírez shared his aspiration of becoming the undisputed cruiserweight champion.
The Mexican boxer is now eyeing a potential fight against Oleksandr Usyk, who is considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters.
On the other hand, Chris Billam-Smith suffered severe injuries during the fight.
According to a recent update from Ariel Helwani on “X”, the British fighter ended up with several injuries that highlight the brutality of the bout.
The injuries include a broken right thumb, a fractured left hand, internal and external stitches on his eye, and damaged ribs.
The fight between Ramírez and Billam-Smith was a true war in the ring, showcasing the high level of both fighters.
Although Chris Billam-Smith showed great resilience and courage, Gilberto Ramírez managed to prevail with his strategy and power.
Now, the Mexican is one step away from making history as the undisputed champion, while Billam-Smith faces a long and painful recovery process.
With this victory, Gilberto Ramírez continues to solidify his place as one of the best Mexican boxers today and in the cruiserweight division.
For now, we will have to wait for the possibility of a showdown with Usyk, who is currently scheduled to face Tyson Fury on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Here’s an exclusive look at how @ChrisBillam looks after his brutal fight against Zurdo Ramirez on Saturday.
In total: Broken right thumb, fractured left hand, stitches inside and outside of his eye, damaged ribs. pic.twitter.com/8U5FiH9VMq
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) November 18, 2024
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