Super middleweight boxer Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez enjoyed a double victory in the headline fight at Glendale Glory 4 at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on Saturday, Aug. 24. The 21-year-old fighter made his United States and Top Rank Boxing debut a memorable one even if his bout likely wouldn’t classify as such, as he had no problems in defeating journeyman Derrick Findley in a 10-round unanimous decision.
Referee David Mendoza, left, tries to pick up boxer Luis Maldonado after he is knocked down at the third round during Glendale Glory boxing match against Jessie Magdaleno, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Judge Carla Caiz watches boxers Andrew Ruiz and Joaquin Chavez fight during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Boxer Anton Novikov, left, fights against Rob Frankel during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Dr. Audrey Konow, left, makes sure boxer Luis Maldonado is okay after he is knocked down at the third round during Glendale Glory boxing match against Jessie Magdaleno, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Roger Gonzalez, from left, Lindsay Coke, Richie Palmer, Bracha Krueger and Joe Albano attend Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Boxer Luis Maldonado, left, gets hit by a hook as he fights against Jessie Maldonado during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Judge Jonny Davis watches boxers Andrew Ruiz and Joaquin Chavez fight during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Boxer Jessie Magdaleno, right, makes a straight punch as he fights against Luis Maldonado during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Miguel Castro rejoices after Jessie Magdaleno wins against Luis Maldonado during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Referee David Mendoza, right, holds boxer Jessie Maldonado’s hand up as he wins and knocks down Luis Maldonado at the third round during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Coach Robert Garcia shouts at boxer Andrew Ruiz as he fights against Joaquin Chavez during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Boxer Jessie Magaleno walks into the ring before fighting against Luis Maldonado during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Boxer Andrew Ruiz, left, makes an upper cut as he fights against Joaquin Chavez during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)
Trainer Freddie Roach watches boxer Anton Novikov fight against Rob Frankel during Glendale Glory boxing match, which took place at the Glendale Civic Auditorium on August 24, 2013. (Cheryl A. Guerrero/ Staff Photographer)