Dimitri Bevol could score a big comeback match with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez this weekend if he can beat Gilberto Ramirez in Abu Dhabi.
Bevol retained the WBA heavyweight title by defeating Canelo in May – becoming the second man to defeat the Mexican – and the Russian defends the belt again here.
Bevol, 31, is putting his gold on the line against unbeaten teammate Ramirez, also 31, in the main event at the Etihad Arena.
Bevol had a record 20-0 in Abu Dhabi with 11 knockouts to his name, while Ramirez’s 44-0 record, the Mexican South had 30 of those victories.
Here’s everything you need to know about Bivol vs Zurdo.
When is it?
The Bevol vs Ramirez match will take place on Saturday 5 November at the Etihad Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The main card will begin at 17:30 GMT (10:30 PT, 12:30 CT, 13:30 ET), with track walks for the main event scheduled for 21:00 GMT (14:00 ET). Pacific, 16:00 GMT, 17:00 ET).
How can I watch?
The fights will be broadcast live on DAZN. Subscribing to the broadcast service is Available here At a cost of £7.99 per month.
Opportunities
Gilberto Ramirez 44-0 undefeated (30 knockout)
(Getty Images)
Buffalo – 1/5
Ramirez – 10/3
Draw – 1/25
via Betfair.
full card
Dimitri Bevol (C) vs. Gilberto Ramirez for the (WBA Light Heavyweight Championship)
Chantelle Cameron (centre) vs. Jessica McCaskill (WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF Women’s Ultra Lightweight)
Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov vs Zelfa Barrett (vacant IBF super featherweight title)
Jalal Yafai – Johan Rodriguez Garcia (Flyweight)
Khaled Yafei vs. Gerald Baclar (BW)
Sultan Al Nuaimi – Jerome Baloro (Super Flyweight)
Aqib Fiyas – Diego Valletira (Super Feather)
Campbell Hutton vs. Dennis Bartos (lightweight)
Fahad Al Balushi – Giorgi Guchoshvili (lightweight)
Majid Al-Naqbi vs. John Lawrence Ordoño (ultra light weight)
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