Oscar de la Hoya predicted that Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez -unified cruiserweight champion- will knock out Yuniel Dorticos in the fourth round of the fight they will star in this Saturday, June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim.

In a video published on his official X account, De La Hoya believes it will be a good war between two powerful fighters, but in the end Zurdo Ramirez will bring out the champion's mettle and finish off Dorticos.

Zurdo Ramirez, unified world cruiserweight champion, faces (Yuniel) Dorticos, the WBA's number 1 contender. Who will win? In a free-for-all, Ramirez will win by knockout in the fourth round, he said.

According to experts and connoisseurs of the sport, both fighters have power in their hands, but the experience and skills of the Mexican monarch give him the advantage in this duel that could end early.

Let us remember that the World Boxing Association (WBA) ordered the fight with Yuniel Dorticos before his fight with Chris Billam-Smith, but the Mexican reached an agreement with his challenger to step aside and unify titles with the Briton.

Zurdo Ramirez made boxing history for his country and became the first Mexican unified cruiserweight champion by defeating Billam-Smith. After his great performance, he challenged Jai Opetaia, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion, to continue adding titles, as his desire is to become the undisputed champion at 200 pounds. The two were linked in a possible fight, but Dorticos was ultimately chosen.

Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, 32, captured the WBO title after defeating Chris Billam-Smith and made history by becoming the first Mexican to unify at 200 pounds. As a professional, the boxer from Sinaloa has a record of 46 wins, 30 of them by knockout, and one setback in his career. Yuniel Dorticos, 38, defeated Alex Campa last June by knockout and will now have a chance at the title. The Cuban has a record of 27 wins (25 by way of knockout) and 2 losses.