Fighting in a new division is ample motivation for both Gilberto Ramirez and Joe Smith Jr., two former champions who face off at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on October 7. The 12-round cruiserweight bout, plus undercard action, will air on DAZN.
Ramirez turned pro at middleweight and now moves into his fourth division. “Zurdo” is a former WBO super middleweight champ and attempted to win gold at light heavyweight. Stopped in his tracks by WBA champion Dmitry Bivol, Ramirez decided to move north to cruiserweight.
A bout against Gabriel Rosado was nixed after Ramirez missed weight, but he’s ready to make up for lost time.
“The cancellation of the Rosado fight was definitely a disappointing and challenging moment in my career,” Ramirez said via Boxing Scene. “It was the first time I missed weight and I take full responsibility for it. I understand that it had an impact on both the fight itself and my reputation. I’m determined to show through my actions and performances that I’m dedicated to my career and to rectify my past mistakes.
“I’m focusing on the present and future, and I’m looking forward to proving myself in upcoming fights and regaining the trust of those who support me.”
WATCH: Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr., live on DAZN
Smith, a former WBO light heavyweight champion, defeated and ultimately retired boxing legend Bernard Hopkins. Following his own loss to Bivol, he recovered well, winning four in a row. However, in his last bout, Artur Beterbiev decimated Smith in the second round of a unification bout, so the Long Islander is now looking to make a splash at cruiserweight.
Here’s all you need to know about the fight, from time, channel, card.
What time is Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. today (ET and PT)?
The Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. main card begins at 8 p.m. ET or 5 p.m. PT.
Both fighters are scheduled to make their way to the ring around 11:15 p.m. ET or 8:15 p.m. PT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. : TV channel, live stream
Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. is live on DAZN.
Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. price: How much does the fight cost?
DAZN monthly subscription: $19.99 on a 12-month contract or $24.99 month-to-month in U.S./ $24.99 per month in Canada/ £9.99 in the U.K. on a 12-month contract, or £19.99 month-to-month/ 13.99 AUD in Australia
DAZN annual subscription: $224.99 in the U.S., $199.99 in Canada, and £99.99 in the U.K.
What time is Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. today in the U.K., Australia, Canada?
Region
Date
Main Card Start Time
Main Event Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (ET)
Saturday, October 7
8 p.m. ET
11:15 p.m ET
USA and Canada (PT)
Saturday, October 7
5 p.m. PT
8:15 p.m. PT
UK and Ireland
Sunday, October 8
1 a.m. BST
4:15 a.m. BST
Australia
Sunday, October 8
10 a.m. AEST
1:15 p.m. AEST
How to watch Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. in the U.K., Australia, Canada
Region
TV channel
Live streaming
USA
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DAZN
Canada
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DAZN
UK and Ireland
DAZN 1 HD
DAZN
Australia
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DAZN
Gilberto Ramirez vs. Joe Smith Jr. fight card
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Bektemir Melikuziev vs. Alantez Fox; Super Middleweights
Tristan Kalkreuth vs. TBA; Cruiserweights
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