For both boxers, this will be a comeback after defeats in championship fights. Ramirez lost on points to Dmitry Bivol in November last year, and Smith Jr. lost ahead of schedule fourteen months ago in a fight with Artur Beterbiev.
“I am ready to take over the heavyweight reign and prove to myself that I can add another championship belt to my resume. A few years ago, Joe and I wanted to fight at light heavyweight, but now we're dating at heavyweight. See you in Las Vegas,” Ramirez told Zurdo.
“Recently, I had a hard time, and in the end, I lost my brother Alex, who always supported me. But I know that he will be in the ring with me. I can't wait for this fight to show everyone that I'm back," added Smith Jr.