Ramirez vs Buatsi

When is Ramirez vs Buatsi?

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez could potentially square off against Joshua Buatsi in Early 2026 the United States.

The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Light Heavyweight division, which means the weight limit would be 175 pounds (12.5 stone or 79.4 kg).

Ramirez vs Buatsi stats

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez would step into the ring with a record of 48 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, 30 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Joshua Buatsi would make his way to the ring with a record of 19 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 13 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest Buatsi would have a slight advantage in power over Ramirez, with a 68% knockout percentage compared to Ramirez's 63%.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is the older man by 2 years, at 34 years old.

Ramirez has a 1-inch reach advantage.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez fights out of the southpaw stance, while Joshua Buatsi is an orthodox fighter.

Ramirez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 29 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 7 years and 10 months earlier than Buatsi, whose first professional fight was in 2017. He has fought 190 more professional rounds, totaling 313 compared to Buatsi's 123.

Joshua Buatsi is currently ranked number 6 by the WBC, 7 by the WBO, and 5 by The Ring in the 175lb division.

Ramirez vs Buatsi form

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Yuniel Dorticos on June 28, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at Honda Center, Anaheim, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Chris Billam-Smith on November 16, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at The Venue Riyadh Season, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Going into that contest, he had beaten Arsen Goulamirian on March 30, 2024, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at YouTube Theater, Inglewood, United States.

Before that, he had won against Joe Smith Jr on October 7, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Chelsea Ballroom, Las Vegas.

He had been beaten by Dmitry Bivol on November 5, 2022, by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Joshua Buatsi has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.

In his last fight, he lost to Callum Smith on February 22, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBO Interim World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had beaten Willy Hutchinson on September 21, 2024, by split decision in their WBO Interim World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Wembley Stadium, Wembley, United Kingdom.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Dan Azeez on February 3, 2024, by unanimous decision in their BBBOC British Light heavyweight and CBC Commonwealth Light Heavyweight championship fight at OVO Arena Wembley, London.

Before that, he had won against Pawel Stepien on May 6, 2023, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Genting Arena, Birmingham.

He had defeated Craig Richards on May 21, 2022, by unanimous decision in their 12 round contest at The O2 Arena, London.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has been fighting more than Joshua Buatsi.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez last fought 6 months and 20 days ago, while Joshua Buatsi's last outing was 10 months and 26 days ago.

Ramirez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 2 months and 12 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 7 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 58 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.6 rounds on average.

Buatsi's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 27 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 24 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 58 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 11.6 rounds on average.

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