Boxing Preview: Arsen Goulamirian (27-0, 19 KOs) vs. Gilberto Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs)
In the heart of Inglewood at the YouTube Theater, the tension will be palpable on Saturday night, March 30, as Arsen Goulamirian, unbeaten with a spotless record of 27-0 (19 KOs), squares off against former champion Gilberto Ramirez (45-1, 30 KOs). Ramirez aims to become the first Mexican to dominate the Cruiserweight division.
Goulamirian is pumped for his American debut, especially in Los Angeles. “The stage is set, and Ramirez has his work cut out for him,” he stated. “He’s got a mountain to climb if he wants my title. This belt stays with me come March 30.”
Top contender Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is eagerly anticipating this showdown, challenging the undefeated WBA Cruiserweight World Champion Arsen “Feroz” Goulamirian. The clash will be broadcast live on DAZN from the YouTube Theater in Hollywood Park.
Ramirez, filled with anticipation, declared, “Guess who’s back? Ready to carve out history as the first Mexican cruiserweight king. Arsen’s been in my sights since I stepped up to this division. I’m feeling right at home in this weight class, and I’m gunning for that undisputed champion title. Big shoutout to DAZN, Golden Boy, WBA, my crew, and my family for having my back. Can’t wait to light up the ring on the 30th.”
Acknowledging Goulamirian’s strength, Ramirez noted, “The guy’s holding the belt for a reason.” He described Arsen as a formidable opponent with immense power. For Ramirez, this is the challenge he’s been seeking. Ramirez has been preparing intensely, honing his skills and bulking up to take on Goulamirian. He’s ready for a tough fight, aware that Goulamirian favors close combat, which also happens to be Ramirez’s forte. Ramirez is counting on his power and knockout ability to secure the win.
At 32, Ramirez already made history as the first Mexican to win a super middleweight world title. Now, he aims to achieve similar success in the cruiserweight division against Goulamirian, who has been training in Big Bear, California. This marks Ramirez’s second bout at cruiserweight, stepping up from the light heavyweight class after a decade at 168 pounds.
Feeling comfortable at his new weight, Ramirez emphasized that maintaining his weight is now easier with age. He focuses on mastering boxing fundamentals and strength training without worrying about weight cuts.
Oscar De La Hoya, the head of Golden Boy Promotions, expressed his confidence in Ramirez’s potential, “No Mexican has ever clinched titles in both the Super Middleweight and Cruiserweight divisions. But Ramirez? He’s got something special. I’m betting my bottom dollar he’ll be strapping that WBA belt around his waist on March 30, and don’t be surprised if he ends it with a bang.”
Adolfo Romero, VP of programming and booking at SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater, echoed the excitement, “We’re thrilled to roll out the red carpet for Golden Boy Boxing once again, turning YouTube Theater into the go-to spot for top-notch boxing in Inglewood. Brace yourselves for a riveting face-off as Goulamirian makes his much-awaited U.S. entrance against Ramirez. This fight’s going to be one for the books, marking one of our most thrilling main events ever.”
