Golden Boy Promotions has forged a groundbreaking partnership with Hollywood Park, kicking off with the anticipated matchup between cruiserweight champion Arsen Goulamirian and challenger Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez this Saturday. This collaboration marks a significant step for Golden Boy, emphasizing its dedication to delivering premier boxing events to Los Angeles and its surrounding regions. The deal, spanning multiple years and events, positions Golden Boy at the forefront of the L.A. sports and entertainment scene, with plans to host boxing events throughout the year.
Oscar De La Hoya, the chairman and CEO of Golden Boy, expressed enthusiasm about the shared ambition with Hollywood Park to elevate the caliber of events in the Los Angeles area. Having already made history with the first combat sports event at YouTube Theater in January 2023, Golden Boy aims to continue this trend through their alliance with Hollywood Park.
Adolfo Romero, Vice President of Programming and Booking for YouTube Theater, highlighted the uniqueness of this agreement, marking YouTube Theater as the first Los Angeles venue to establish such a relationship with a boxing promoter. This partnership underlines a commitment to boxing and complements the variety of events hosted at SoFi Stadium and throughout Hollywood Park.
The announcement came during the final press conference leading up to this weekend's bout at YouTube Theater, located within Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. The main event, featuring Goulamirian (27-0, 19 KOs) against Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs), promises an exhilarating contest, underscored by the partnership aiming to enrich L.A.'s boxing landscape.
Image Credit: DAZN