On Saturday, November 16, Gilberto Ramírez (47-1, 30 KOs) turned the unified cruiserweight champion, defeating Chris Billam-Smith (20-2, 13 KOs) so as to add the WBO cruiserweight strap to his WBA title. Ramirez absolutely deserved his unanimous choice victory, and lots of have requested what’s subsequent for “Zurdo” and can Billam-Smith get better from this damaging defeat. It now seems “The Gentleman” may earn a WBC rating and a possible title shot in response to Mauricio Sulaiman who spoke to Sky Sports activities.
Chris Billam-Smith’s Attainable WBC Title Shot
WBC President Highlights Future Alternatives
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has revealed that regardless of Billam-Smith’s defeat, the Bournemouth FC fan may return to world title motion quickly. Regardless of dropping the WBO crown, Billam-Smith may very well be allowed to combat for the WBC crown.
The present WBC champion, Noel Mikaelian is at the moment going by way of authorized points with promoter Don King, which has led to the cancellation of his deliberate defence in opposition to Ryan Rozicki. Attributable to these fixed cancellations, the governing physique have ordered Rozicki vs. the quantity two contender Yamil Peralta for the interim world title.
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In keeping with Sulaiman, Billam-Smith may be given a title shot: “I’m positive he will likely be extremely ranked by the WBC.” He continued: “We’ll definitely rank him and he has the opportunity of combating for a title.”
WBC Cruiserweight Title Confusion
Explaining the WBC title image, Sulaiman stated: “The cruiserweight standing proper now could be complicated, Mikaelian has authorized procedures in opposition to his promoter Don King. That’s the reason we needed to help Rozicki.”
He continued: “They’d a signed contract to combat December 7. It’s all a large number. [Billam-Smith] may go straight to combat the winner. There are such a lot of shifting items that aren’t identified.”
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Subsequent on the desk for Ramirez appears set to be a unification bout in opposition to Jai Opetaia, which he spoke to Chris Mannix within the ring about, instantly after the combat: “Yeah, in fact, I wish to unify with all of the champions and that’s the principle aim for me,” Ramirez stated when Opetaia’s title was introduced up. “And I feel for all of the champions, too,” stated Ramirez.
