The public workout for the highly anticipated “Latino Night” fight, part of Riyadh Season 2024, wrapped up today at the Mexico Zone in Boulevard World, building excitement ahead of the upcoming bout on Saturday.
Boxing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting this exceptional event, set to feature some of the world’s top fighters in a series of high-stakes clashes at “The Venue” arena. The main event will see a major showdown between Mexican champions Gilberto Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith for the WBO and WBA super middleweight titles. This 12-round battle will bring together Ramirez’s experience, with a record of 46 wins (30 by knockout), and the ambition of Billam-Smith, who has 20 wins (13 by knockout).
The lineup also includes an intense face-off between American fighter Jose Ramirez and Arnold Barboza Jr. in a 10-round WBO junior welterweight eliminator. Another anticipated fight features Mexico’s William Zepeda, with a record of 31 wins (27 by knockout), taking on American Tevin Farmer for the WBC interim lightweight title in a 10-round contest.
Additionally, a title fight for the WBA, WBO, and RING minimumweight championships will feature Puerto Rico’s Oscar Collazo against Thailand’s Thammanoon Niyomtrong in a 12-round matchup, as both champions aim to prove their strength and secure their titles. The night also promises a thrilling junior welterweight clash between Mexico’s Oscar Duarte and Uzbekistan’s Batyr Akhmedov, both of whom are seeking to advance their positions in the global title race.
In a local highlight, Saudi boxer Ziyad Al-Maiouf will face off against Mexico’s Juan Garcia in a six-round welterweight bout, aiming to make his mark on the international stage.
The event, part of Riyadh Season’s array of global attractions, underscores Riyadh’s role as a premier destination for international events, drawing audiences from around the world.
