Gilberto Ramirez is ready for a titanic clash against the unbeaten WBA cruiserweight champion Arsen Goulamirian this Saturday at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. The bout promises to be nothing short of a battle, with Ramirez, a former super middleweight champion, setting his sights on cruiserweight glory. “It's going to be a war,” Ramirez stated, acknowledging Goulamirian’s prowess both as a powerful striker and a skilled boxer. This match, destined for 12 rounds, tops the event organized by Golden Boy Promotions and Y12 Boxing, with live streaming on DAZN.
Ramirez, hailing from Mexico and the first from his country to secure a super middleweight world title, aims to replicate his success at cruiserweight. He faces Goulamirian, an Armenian-born fighter based in France and training in Big Bear, California, in what will be Ramirez's second outing in the cruiserweight class after ascending from light heavyweight and initially making his mark at 168 pounds.
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Feeling more at ease at this new weight, Ramirez reflects on the natural progression of his career and the adjustments that come with moving up a division. Despite the change, his training focus remains on boxing’s fundamentals, with the added benefit of not having to overly concern himself with muscle mass due to the weight class shift. Ramirez is confident that his experience, coupled with a rigorous preparation that includes enhanced strength training, will pave the way for victory.
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