Zurdo Ramirez Secures Crucial Victory over Billam-Smith in Title Bout
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez claimed the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles with a unanimous decision victory over Britain’s Chris Billam-Smith in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 16 November 2024. The judges scored the bout 116-112, 116-112, and 116-113 in favour of the Mexican fighter, who showcased his superior boxing skills over the 12 rounds.
Throughout the fight, Ramirez displayed remarkable agility and accuracy, countering Billam-Smith’s early aggression and gradually taking control. Billam-Smith began strongly, landing effective shots and appearing to leverage his size advantage. However, Ramirez found his rhythm in the later rounds, landing powerful combinations and a notable right hook that caused a cut above Billam-Smith’s left eye in the fourth round.
Although Billam-Smith fought valiantly, showing commendable heart and resilience, he struggled to cope with Ramirez’s relentless pressure and precision punching. By the end of the match, Billam-Smith was left bruised and bloodied, unable to turn the tide despite rallying in the closing rounds.
Ramirez’s victory improves his record to 47-1, while Billam-Smith falls to 20-2. Post-fight, Ramirez expressed his ambition to further unify the cruiserweight division, indicating a desire to face IBF champion Jai Opetaia next.
In other bouts on the card, Arnold Barboza Jr. defeated former champion Jose Ramirez in a super lightweight contest, while William Zepeda edged past Tevin Farmer in a lightweight bout. Oscar Collazo unified titles at minimumweight with a seventh-round stoppage of Thammanoon Niyomtrong.
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