Gilberto Ramirez Secures Unified Cruiserweight Championship in Riyadh

Mexico’s Gilberto Ramirez beat Britain’s Chris Billam-Smith in Riyadh on Saturday to win the WBA and WBO cruiserweight championships. Gilberto Ramirez once again demonstrated his agility and toughness in facing his opponent, and thus the fight was called in his favor by majority decision with scores of 116-112, 116-112, and 116-113. The triumph contributes to building up Ramirez’s impressive record. The Mexican is now 47-1, with the sole defeat occurring in a fight against former light-heavyweight unified champion Dmitry Bivol. This victory made an amazing mark on his career and added another milestone to his iconic record. Let’s dive into the story to understand the story. The fight lasted for 12 rounds, and Billam-Smith, although bloodied and forced into a defensive role, never stopped trying. Despite getting knocked down several times, the British fighter, who was known to be a tough contender, stayed on his feet until the last round. Gilberto Ramirez never allowed Billam-Smith to dictate the pace of the