Gilberto Ramirez: “I Think Gvozdyk Can Become World Champion Again”

WBA and WBO Cruiserweight champion Gilberto Ramirez discussed whether, in his opinion, Oleksandr Gvozdyk has chances to regain a championship belt. Previously, Gvozdyk held the WBC title in the Light Heavyweight division.

“I was very surprised that Opetaia signed an agreement with Zuffa Boxing. And Gvozdyk signed...

I think Gvozdyk can become a champion again,” said Ramirez.

Gvozdyk (21-2, 17 KOs) moved to Ramirez's category in 2025 — in the first bout he knocked out his opponent before the middle of the fight. Oleksandr has sparred repeatedly with Gilberto (48-1, 30 KOs).

Zuffa Boxing is a boxing promotion headed by Dana White, who also heads the MMA promotion UFC. Already on February 1, 2026, the Ukrainian could hold his debut fight under the aegis of this organization in Las Vegas against Radivoje Kalajdzic.