Ramirez vs Jack

When is Ramirez vs Jack?

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez could fight Badou Jack in Early 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 would be defending his WBO World Cruiserweight Championship for the first time. He won this belt against Chris Billam-Smith in November 2024. He has held this belt for 7 months and 8 days.

He would be making his 2nd defense of the WBA Super World Cruiserweight Championship. He won this belt against Arsen Goulamirian in March 2024. He has held this title for 1 year, 2 months and 25 days.

Jack would be making his 2nd defense of the WBC World Cruiserweight Championship. He was promoted from a secondary belt in December 2024. He has held this belt for a total of 194 days (6 months and 12 days).

Ramirez vs Jack stats

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez would step into the ring with a record of 47 wins, 1 loss, 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, 3 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 64% knockout percentage compared to Jack's 59%.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is the younger man by 7 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 13 more fights, and made his debut in 2009, 2 months later than Jack, whose first professional fight was in 2009. He has fought 69 more professional rounds, totaling 301 compared to Jack's 232.

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez goes into the fight ranked number 1 by The Ring at cruiserweight.

Badou Jack is currently ranked number 6 by The Ring in the 200lb division.

Ramirez vs Jack form

Ramirez has beaten 4 of his last 5 opponents, stopping 1 of them, going the distance 3 times.

In his last fight, he 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.

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

Going into that contest, 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.

Before that, 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.

He had won against Dominic Boesel on May 14, 2022, by knockout in the 4th round at Toyota Arena, California, United States.

Jack has won 5 of his most recent fights, stopping 3 of them, going the distance twice.

In his last fight, he beat Noel ‘Gevor’ Mikaelian on May 3, 2025, by majority decision in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at The Venue, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Prior to that, he had beaten Ilunga Makabu on February 26, 2023, by technical knockout in the 12th round in their WBC World Cruiserweight championship fight at Diriyah Arena, Diriyah.

Going into that contest, he had defeated Richard Rivera on August 20, 2022, by split decision in their 10 round contest at Jeddah Superdome, Jeddah.

Before that, he had won against Samuel Crossed on November 26, 2021, by technical knockout in the 2nd round at Motospace Dubai Investment Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

He had defeated Dervin Colina on June 6, 2021, by technical knockout in the 4th round at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, United States.

Activity check

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

Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez last fought 1 year, 2 months and 1 day ago, while Badou Jack's last outing was 8 months and 14 days ago.

Ramirez's last 5 fights have come over a period of 3 years, 8 months and 3 days, which means he has been fighting approximately every 8 months and 25 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 50 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 10 rounds on average.

Jack's last 5 fights have come over a period of 4 years, 7 months and 11 days, meaning he has been fighting on average every 11 months and 3 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 Ramirez vs Jack?

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