Ramirez vs Chavez Jr

When is Ramirez vs Chavez Jr?

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez could take on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Early 2026 the United States.

The fight would be contested over 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 Chavez Jr 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.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr would make his way to the ring with a record of 54 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, with 34 of those wins by knockout.

The stats suggest that Ramirez and Chavez Jr have similar power, both with a 63% knockout percentage.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is the younger man by 5 years, at 34 years old.

Ramirez has a height advantage of 1 inch over Chavez Jr. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez fights out of the southpaw stance, while Julio Cesar Chavez Jr is an orthodox fighter.

Ramirez is currently the less experienced professional fighter, having had 13 fewer fights, and made his debut in 2009, 5 years and 10 months later than Chavez Jr, whose first professional fight was in 2003. He has fought 41 fewer professional rounds, totaling 313 compared to Chavez Jr's 354.

Ramirez vs Chavez Jr form

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

In his last fight, he beat 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 beaten 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 won against 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 beaten 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.

Chavez Jr has beaten 3 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he lost to Jake Paul on June 28, 2025, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Honda Center, Anaheim, United States.

Prior to that, he had defeated Uriah Hall on July 20, 2024, by unanimous decision in their 6 round contest at Amalie Arena, Tampa.

Going into that contest, he had won against David Zegarra on December 18, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest at Palenque de la Feria Ganadera, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Before that, he had lost to Anderson Silva on June 19, 2021, by unanimous decision in their 8 round contest at Estadio Jalisco, Jalisco.

He had defeated Jeyson Minda on November 27, 2020, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Parque Revolucion, Sinaloa.

Activity check

In terms of recent activity, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has been fighting more than Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez last fought 6 months and 20 days ago, while Julio Cesar Chavez Jr's last outing was 6 months and 20 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.

Chavez Jr's last 5 fights have come over a period of 5 years, 1 month and 21 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 1 year and 10 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 38 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 7.6 rounds on average.

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