When is Ramirez vs Jack?
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez could fight Badou Jack in Summer 2026 Las Vegas.
The fight would be scheduled for 12 rounds in the Cruiserweight division, which means the weight limit would be 200 pounds (14.3 stone or 90.7 kg).
Ramirez vs Jack stats
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez would step into the ring with a record of 48 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws, 30 of those wins coming by way of knockout.
Badou Jack would make his way to the ring with a record of 29 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, with 17 of those wins by knockout.
The stats suggest Ramirez would have a slight advantage in power over Jack, with a 63% knockout percentage compared to Jack's 59%.
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is the younger man by 8 years, at 34 years old.
Ramirez has a height advantage of 1 inch over Jack. This also extends to a 2-inch reach advantage.
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez fights out of the southpaw stance, while Badou Jack is an orthodox fighter.
Ramirez is currently the more experienced professional fighter, having had 14 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 2 months later than Jack, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 75 more professional rounds, totaling 319 compared to Jack's 244.
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez goes into the fight ranked number 2 by The Ring at cruiserweight.
Badou Jack is currently ranked number 7 by the WBC, and 7 by The Ring in the 200lb division.
Ramirez vs Jack form
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents.
In his last fight, he lost to David Benavidez on May 2, 2026, by knockout in the 6th round in their WBO World Cruiserweight and WBA Super World Cruiserweight championship fight at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States.
Prior to that, he had 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.
Going into that contest, 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.
Before that, 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.
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.
Jack has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 2 of them, going the distance twice.
In his last fight, he lost to Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on December 13, 2025, by unanimous decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Los Angeles, California, United States.
Prior to that, he had defeated Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on May 3, 2025, by majority decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Going into that contest, he had won against Ilunga Makabu on February 26, 2023, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah.
Before that, he had defeated Richard Rivera on August 20, 2022, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah.
He had beaten Samuel Crossed on November 26, 2021, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Motospace Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Activity check
In terms of recent activity, Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez has been fighting more than Badou Jack.
Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez last fought 2 months and 14 days ago, while Badou Jack's last outing was 7 months and 3 days ago.
Ramirez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 2 years, 9 months and 9 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 6 months and 21 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 52 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10.4 rounds on average.
Jack's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 7 months and 20 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 11 months and 4 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 48 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 9.6 rounds on average.
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