Beterbiev vs Ramirez

When is Beterbiev vs Ramirez?

Artur Beterbiev could potentially square off against Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez in Autumn/Fall 2023 in 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).

Beterbiev vs Ramirez stats

Artur Beterbiev would step into the ring with an undefeated record of 19 wins, zero loses and 0 draws, 19 of those wins coming by the way of knock out.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez would make his way to the ring with a record of 44 wins, 1 loss and 0 draws, with 30 of those wins by knock out.

The stats suggest Beterbiev would have a massive power advantage over Ramirez, boosting at 100% knock out percentage over Ramirez's 68%.

Artur Beterbiev is the older man by 7 years, at 38 years old.

Ramirez has a height advantage of 2 inches over Beterbiev. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Artur Beterbiev fights out of the orthodox stance, while Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is a southpaw.

Beterbiev is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 26 less fights, and made his debut in 2013, 3 year and 9 months later than Ramirez, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 176 less professional rounds, 91 to Ramirez's 267.

Artur Beterbiev goes into the fight ranked number 2 by the RING at light heavyweight.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is currently ranked number 8 by the WBA, 6 by the WBO and 4 by the RING in the 175lb division.

Beterbiev vs Ramirez form

Beterbiev remains undefeated as a professional, stopping 5 of his recent opponents.

In his last fight, he defeated Anthony Yarde on 28th January 2023 by technical knockout in the 8th round in their IBF World Light heavyweight, WBC World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Wembley Arena, Wembley, United Kingdom.

Previous to that, he had defeated Joe Smith Jr on 18th June 2022 by technical knockout in the 2nd round in their WBC World Light heavyweight, IBF World Light heavyweight and WBO World Light heavyweight championship fight at Madison Square Garden Theater, New York, United States.

Going into that contest, he had beat Marcus Browne on 17th December 2021 by knockout in the 9th round in their WBC World Light heavyweight and IBF World Light heavyweight championship fight at Bell Centre, Quebec, Canada.

Before that, he had won against Adam Deines on 20th March 2021 by technical knockout in the 10th round in their WBC World Light heavyweight and IBF World Light heavyweight championship fight at Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia.

He had beat Oleksandr Gvozdyk on 18th October 2019 by technical knockout in the 10th round in their WBC World Light heavyweight and IBF World Light heavyweight championship fight at Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, United States.

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

In his last fight, he lost to Dmitry Bivol on 5th November 2022 by unanimous decision in their WBA Super World Light Heavyweight championship fight at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Previous to that, he had defeated Dominic Boesel on 14th May 2022 by knockout in the 4th round at Toyota Arena, California, United States.

Going into that contest, he had won against Yunieski Gonzalez on 18th December 2021 by technical knockout in the 10th round in their WBA World Light Heavyweight eliminator fight at AT&T Center, San Antonio.

Before that, he had defeated Sullivan Barrera on 9th July 2021 by knockout in the 4th round at Banc of California Stadium, California.

He had beat Alfonso Lopez on 18th December 2020 by technical knockout in the 10th round at Galveston Island Convention Center, Texas.

Activity check

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

Artur Beterbiev last fought 4 months and 12 days ago, while Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez's last outing was 7 months and 4 days ago.

Beterbiev's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 7 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 8 months and 23 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 39 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.8 rounds on average.

Ramirez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 5 months and 22 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 5 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 40 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 8 rounds on average.

What are the odds on Beterbiev vs Ramirez?

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