Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez is a fighter which is met with mixed responses from fans and experts.
With a 46-1 (30 KOs) record at just 33 years old, Ramirez has plenty of experience under his belt and has tasted success at world title level.
Between 2016 and 2018, Ramirez was the WBO super middleweight champion, and after spending a number of years at light heavyweight, the Mexican moved up to cruiserweight where he is now WBA champion following a points win against Arsen Goulamirian in March.
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However, the word 'padded' is often thrown towards Ramirez's record despite his only loss coming against Dmitry Bivol who many consider to be one of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.
These critics could be silenced on November 16, live and for free on DAZN, when Ramirez takes on WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith in a huge unification clash as part of Riyadh Season's Latino Night event.
Speaking to DAZN ahead of the bout, Ramirez sees this clash with Billam-Smith as a chance to prove his doubters wrong.
"Yes, this is an opportunity," Ramirez said.
"People will definitely talk, no matter what I do.
"At this point in time, I’m very happy with my career, I’m very satisfied with my results, so nobody is going to hold me accountable but myself."
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