Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez has agreed to a fight with Robin Safar to defend the World Boxing Association (WBA) and World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight titles on January 16, according to Mike Coppinger of The Boxing Association magazine. According to the journalist, Zurdo Ramirez's return would be in Palm Desert, California, and the same card will feature the rematch between Alexis Rocha and Raul Curiel. “Gilberto Ramirez and Robin Safar have reached an agreement to fight for Zurdo's WBA and WBO cruiserweight world titles on January 16 in Palm Desert, California, sources told The Ring. Zurdo must win to keep his scheduled May 2 fight against David Benavidez intact,” it announced. Jai Opetaia appears to be next on the Mexican's list, but Eric Gomez, president of Golden Boy Promotions, confirmed to ESPN Knockout that David Benavidez and the unified 200-pound champion are negotiating a “high-stakes fight” for 2026. Following the Mexican Monster's victory over Anthony Yarde, the

Let's remember that Zurdo Ramirez is coming off a successful defense of his WBO and WBA cruiserweight titles after defeating Yuniel Dorticos by unanimous decision in his last fight. The Mexican was in negotiations with Opetaia - the IBF 200-pound champion - but the bout was delayed because he had to undergo shoulder surgery.

Meanwhile, Robin Safar defeated Derick Miller Jr. on November 8th and will now seek to become a world champion for the first time against Zurdo Ramirez.

Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, 34, retained his World Boxing Organization (WBO) titles after defeating Yuniel Dorticos. As a professional, the Sinaloa-born boxer has a record of 47 wins, 30 of them by knockout, and one loss in his career. Robin Safar, 32, is undefeated and will be fighting for a world title for the first time. The Swedish fighter boasts a record of 19 wins, 13 of them by knockout.