"This will never happen again," promises Gilberto Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs), who was so over the light heavyweight limit that he had to cancel his fight with Gabriel Rosado
An additional punishment for Ramirez was a fine for overweight. Popular in Mexico, "Zurdo" was supposed to earn about $400,000 for a relatively, at least on paper, easy fight. In addition, he will have to pay a fine of at least $5,000. Ramirez is also likely to be suspended for 6-8 months in California, where the fight was supposed to take place.
However, Rosado suffered the most in this situation. He did his job, prepared, lost weight and lost $175,000 due to him for the fight. In the event that the parties managed to agree on a fight, despite Ramirez's advantage, the American could get another $100,000 on top. Although the State Athletic Commission would hardly have given permission for a duel with such a difference in weight.
The organizers intend to partially compensate Rosado for the opponent's unprofessionalism and he will be paid some percentage of his fee.
