In a spirited press conference held at Mexico Zone in Boulevard World, Riyadh, the boxing community gathered for an exciting preview of the highly anticipated “Latino Night” bout set for this Saturday as part of Riyadh Season 2024. Fans are eagerly awaiting a series of thrilling matchups that will bring top global boxing champions together at The Venue.
Golden Boy Promotions Chairman Oscar De La Hoya expressed his excitement, stating, “The boxers are ready to deliver an extraordinary showcase of Latin boxing style. There’s a special magic in these matchups, and they’ll go all out to highlight their skills.” He further hinted, citing inside sources, that world champion Oleksandr Usyk might consider stepping down to cruiserweight to challenge the winner of this event, adding another layer of anticipation.
British boxer Chris Billam-Smith voiced his pride at participating in this major event, saying, “It’s an honor to be part of such a grand showdown that attracts boxing fans from around the world. I’m here to give it my best, and I look forward to a strong fight on Saturday night.”
On the other hand, Mexican champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez expressed his excitement, stating, “Thank you to Turki Alalshikh and everyone who made this event possible. I’m proud to represent Mexico and aim to bring the title home.” Ramirez will face Billam-Smith in a highly anticipated 12-round match for the WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles.
The conference also saw heated remarks from American boxer Tevin Farmer, who dismissed recent talk of a potential fight between William Zepeda and Shakur Stevenson. Focusing on his own upcoming face-off with Zepeda, Farmer asserted, “I’ll prove my strength in the ring and defy expectations.”
The event will also feature an exciting match between Jose Ramirez and Arnold Barboza Jr. in the WBO super lightweight eliminator, along with a WBC interim lightweight title fight between William Zepeda and Tevin Farmer.
Saudi boxer Ziyad Al-Maayouf will also aim to make his mark with a 6-round bout against Mexico’s Juan Garcia, hoping for a victory that enhances his standing on the international stage.
The event concludes with the official weigh-in ceremony on Friday at Mexico Zone in Boulevard World, setting the stage for a historic night that boxing fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting.