Gilberto Ramirez to face Yunieski Gonzalez in eliminator

Gilberto Ramirez (42-0, 28 KO), the first world super middleweight champion in Mexican boxing history, has challenged the reigning champions after moving up to light heavyweight, but he has other fights to fight for now. The Mexican's next bout will take place on December 18 at AT&T Arena in San Antonio, Texas.

Zurdo's form will test a good opponent for a fight: Cuban "Monster" Yunieski Gonzalez (21-3, 17 KOs). At stake in the bout will be the status of WBA mandatory title challenger. Thus, the bout is scheduled for twelve rounds. Recall that at light heavyweight Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) is on the World Boxing Association throne.

Also that night, Senace Estrada (21-0, 8 KOs) will defend his WBA world title against Maria Santiso (9-0, 5 KOs) and Lamont Roach Jr. (21-1-1, 9 KOs) will face Rene Alvarado (32-10, 21 KOs).

"Too bad Bivol didn't want to fight me right away, but that's boxing. Gonzalez is a tough Cuban and I should be in great shape. The most important thing for me is that when I beat him, Bivol won't be able to run from me anymore," stated "Zurdo" Ramirez.