With Gilberto Ramirez's recent victory over former champion Joe Smith by unanimous decision in Las Vegas, the Mexican has stepped into a division ready to challenge the best available.
After an 11-month absence, Ramirez put his problems behind him to present a new version of a fighter.
Here, DAZN takes a look at three opponents that could be a great option in the future:
Arsen Goulamirian
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By winning the WBA world eliminator Zurdo must prepare to be on point for the champion who holds that crown.
Frenchman Goulamirian is a very dangerous fighter, who has a record of 27-0 with 18 KOs and would see Ramirez as the perfect opportunity to make the jump to America.
Jai Opetaia
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Another undefeated champion. Opetaia (from Australia) holds the IBF crown and is coming off an important 4 round knockout victory.
Opetaia has just completed the first defense of his crown, but he is one of the most promising fighters in the division.
Badou Jack
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The proven fighter within the category, a World Boxing Council world champion, is one with a longer boxing career as a former light heavyweight champion.
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