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Gilberto Ramirez presser in Hidalgo, TX this Thursday open to fans, next fight announced

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Undefeated Mexican super middleweight contender Gilberto”Zurdo” Ramirez, will host a press conference in Hidalgo, TX on Thursday,May 21, in the main lobby of State Farm Arena beginning at 1pm central. The press conference will be open to the public and fans are encouraged to attend.

Ramirez (31-0, 24 KOs), a two-fisted super middleweight wrecking machine who hails from Mazatlan, Mexico, is world-rated No. 2 by the WBC and WBO, and No.3 by the IBF and WBA. He will be discussing his nationally-televised title defense, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 26, at State Farm Arena.

Promoted by Top Rank® and Zapari Boxing Promotions, in association with Nord Boxing Promotions and Zanfer Promotions, Ramirez’s title defense will be televised live on The MetroPCS Friday Night Knockout on truTV, beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET. The telecast will open with two-time Mexican Olympian Óscar Valdez (16-0, 14 KOs) risking his undefeated record in a 10-round featherweight bout. The live boxing series is presented by truTV and Top Rank.