Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez will make the move to cruiserweight in his next fight, which comes up against Joe "Common Man" Smith Jr. on October 7.
Former WBO super middleweight champion Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) was last in the ring in November 2022, when he suffered his first loss in a light heavyweight bout against Dmitry Bivol.
He now moves to cruiserweight, where he'll take on former WBO light heavyweight champion Smith (28-4, 22 KOs), who himself is coming off a loss. Smith was defeated by Artur Beterbiev in June 2022, a fight that also resulted in the loss of the WBO belt.
With both men eager to get back to winning ways, this could be an explosive encounter.
Here's everything you need to know ahead of Zurdo vs. Smith.
Zurdo vs. Smith fight date, start time
- Date: Saturday, October 7
- Time: 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK
- Main event ringwalks (approx): TBA
The event is set to get underway at 9 p.m. ET / 2 a.m. UK with the main event ringwalks still to be determined.
Can I watch Zurdo vs. Smith on DAZN?
The card will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries around the globe. You can sign up for a subscription here.
However if you are in Argentina, Chile and Colombia you must download the DAZN app from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play store and then sign up from there, rather than via web browser.
What devices are supported on DAZN?
DAZN is available on web browsers at DAZN.com (except Argentina, Chile and Colombia) and also has apps available for all of the following TV and streaming devices:
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Where is the Zurdo vs. Smith fight?
The fight will take place at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ticket information for Zurdo vs. Smith
Ticket information for this fight will be available soon.
Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez record and bio
- Nationality: Mexican
- Date of birth: June 19, 1991
- Height: 6' 2"
- Reach: 75"
- Total fights: 45
- Record: 44-1 (30 KOs)
Joe Smith Jr. record and bio
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: September 20, 1989
- Height: 6' 0"
- Reach: 76"
- Total fights: 32
- Record: 28-4 (22 KOs)
Zurdo vs. Smith fight card
- Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr.; Cruiserweight