It’s not official, but several news outlets are reporting that Arthur Abraham will oppose Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez in the main preliminary bout underneath Pacquiao-Bradley on April 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. In another supporting bout, Evgeny Gradovich (21-1-1, 9 KOs) opposes Oscar Valdez (18-0, 16 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight contest.
Thirty-five year old Arthur Abraham (44-4, 29 KOs) is the reigning world champion in the super middle weight division according to the World Boxing Organization, an entity that carries more sway in Europe than in the United States. Based in Berlin, Abraham won his 168-pound title in March of 2014, turning back Robert Stieglitz, and has made five successful title defenses, all in Germany. In his last U.S. appearance, in May of 2011, he went the distance with undefeated Andre Ward, losing a wide decision.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (33-0, 24 KOs) hails from Mazatlan. Standing 6’2 ½”, the rangy 24-year-old southpaw is five-and-a-half inches taller than the battle-tested Abraham and owns a three-inch longer reach. This will be his first scheduled 12-rounder.
The bout between the 29-year old Gradovich (21-1-1, 9 KOs) and the 25-year old Valdez (18-0, 16 KOs) is a compelling affair. Gradovich, a former IBF featherweight champion, hails from Siberia but fights out of Oxnard, California. He has cultivated a strong Mexican following, but some of the Chicanos that rooted for him will undoubtedly feel a stronger allegiance to Valdez, a Nogales native who represented Mexico in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. In his most impressive performance to date, Valdez scored a fifth round knockout over 26-3 Chris Avalos.
Thirty-five year old Arthur Abraham (44-4, 29 KOs) is the reigning world champion in the super middle weight division according to the World Boxing Organization, an entity that carries more sway in Europe than in the United States. Based in Berlin, Abraham won his 168-pound title in March of 2014, turning back Robert Stieglitz, and has made five successful title defenses, all in Germany. In his last U.S. appearance, in May of 2011, he went the distance with undefeated Andre Ward, losing a wide decision.
Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (33-0, 24 KOs) hails from Mazatlan. Standing 6’2 ½”, the rangy 24-year-old southpaw is five-and-a-half inches taller than the battle-tested Abraham and owns a three-inch longer reach. This will be his first scheduled 12-rounder.
The bout between the 29-year old Gradovich (21-1-1, 9 KOs) and the 25-year old Valdez (18-0, 16 KOs) is a compelling affair. Gradovich, a former IBF featherweight champion, hails from Siberia but fights out of Oxnard, California. He has cultivated a strong Mexican following, but some of the Chicanos that rooted for him will undoubtedly feel a stronger allegiance to Valdez, a Nogales native who represented Mexico in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. In his most impressive performance to date, Valdez scored a fifth round knockout over 26-3 Chris Avalos.
The Pacquiao-Bradley undercard is shaping up
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