The veteran Cuban boxer Yuniel Dorticós fell on Saturday against the Mexican Gilberto Zurdo Ramírez in a card at the Honda Center in Anaheim.
In this way, the Mexican retained his cruiserweight titles (up to 200 pounds) from the World Boxing Association and the World Boxing Organization (WBA and WBO) following a unanimous decision by the judges, as reported by ESPN.
Dorticós, 39 years old, fought hard in his defeat, starting energetically, though several low blows cost him a point deduction.
The Mexican controlled his strength while the Cuban started to lose momentum. In the end, the judges' scorecards awarded the victory to the Mexican with scores of 115-112, 115-112, and 117-110
The Cuban's record stands at 27-3 after stopping a streak of three consecutive victories. Meanwhile, Zurdo Ramírez improved his record to 48-1 with 30 knockouts, extending his streak to four straight wins.
"It was a tough fight. Dorticós is a powerful fighter, experienced. I had to adjust and bring out the best in myself to win," the Mexican said about his opponent.
Dorticós, who escaped from Cuba in 2009, became the world champion of the WBA in the cruiserweight division by defeating the American, Andrew Tabiti, by KO in 2019.
Cuban boxer taken to emergency room after illegal blows
This Saturday, it was also reported that Cuban boxer Darian Favier Castro was rushed to a medical center after receiving multiple illegal blows during a fight held on the night of June 27 as part of a Team Combat League event in Arizona.
According to Darian himself, the incident occurred after his opponent, the American Jacob Macalolooy, struck him repeatedly at the back of the head, an action prohibited by boxing rules.
Despite the setbacks, 'The Untouchable Darian' —with a previous record of 19 wins and two losses, as reported by Swing Completo— managed to prevail in the fight.
However, at the end of the confrontation, he began to experience dizziness that prompted a swift medical intervention. He was taken to the emergency room, where he received specialized care and subsequently confirmed that he was in good health.
"It's incredible how your life can change from one minute to the next," the boxer stated in a social media post, where he shared a picture from the stretcher and a video showing his opponent's unsportsmanlike behavior. He expressed gratitude for the support received and confirmed that he is in stable condition.
Frequently Asked Questions about the fight between Yuniel Dorticós and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramírez
How did the fight between Yuniel Dorticós and Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramírez end?
Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramírez won the fight by unanimous decision from the judges, with scores of 115-112, 115-112, and 117-110. Dorticós started with energy, but the Mexican managed to pace himself and take control of the fight as the rounds progressed.
What is Yuniel Dorticós' current record after the fight with Ramírez?
After his defeat against Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramírez, Yuniel Dorticós has a record of 27-3. This fight ended his streak of three consecutive victories.
What titles did Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramírez retain after defeating Dorticós?
Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramírez retained the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles after his victory over Yuniel Dorticós. This win further solidified his position in the cruiserweight category.
Filed under:
