Three UAE fighters join Abu Dhabi’s Dmitry Bivol v ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez undercard

Three UAE fighters joined the fight in the WBA light heavyweight title fight between Dmitry Bivol and Gilberto “Zuldo” Ramirez in Abu Dhabi.

Sultan Al Nuaimi, Fahad Al Bloushi and Majid Al Naqbi will all be present at Cards at the Etihad Arena on 5th Novemberwhich will also include the undisputed super-bantamweight world title fight between Jessica McCaskill and Chantelle Cameron.

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Al Nuaimi, an undefeated super flyweight with five knockouts in eight victories and a two-time National Amateur champion, said the 29-year-old was excited to show himself in front of a crowded field skills.

“It was an honour and a fact to be part of the biggest night of boxing in UAE history, and the country’s first world title fight [promoters] The events at Matchroom Boxing make it even more special,” he said.

“They are one of the main movers in the world of boxing, so being involved in the whole event is special. I am excited to show my boxing potential in front of a large crowd and hope to have some strong family support.”

Super featherweight Alblush (10-1, 2 KOs) will face a six-round rematch against Giorgi Gotchoshvili, who caused the UAE’s only loss in 2019 when the pair met in Kazakhstan.

Al Bloushi, 25, said: “I’m delighted to receive this card on what is undoubtedly the most important night in UAE boxing history. I’m determined to show the people here that there’s a lot of talent in the local community and we just need our chance. “This fight is for everyone in the community, training every day and chasing our dreams.”

Dmitry Bivol working out in Abu Dhabi

Al Naqbi is an undefeated super bantamweight with four KOs in his seven victories. In December 2019, he appeared on the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr undercard in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, when he defeated Ilia Beruashvili.

“I am honoured to represent my country as the second professional boxer in UAE history,” said Al Naqbi, who will face Filipino John Lawrence Ordonio (7-4-1, 4 KOs) in six rounds. “I’ve dedicated my life to boxing and it’s time to show the world what’s brewing in the UAE.”

In the Nov. 5 bout, Bivol stepped into the Abu Dhabi ring after beating Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in Las Vegas, retaining his world title and extending his unbeaten run to 20. After moving up to heavyweight in 2019, Ramirez will face Bivol, who has won all five fights at light heavyweight.

Updated: October 26, 2022, 12:44 pm