“I’ll knock him out easy”: Gilberto Ramirez warns Jake Paul that YouTube fame means nothing in real boxing

On July 8, 2025, professional boxer Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez gave a big update. Speaking to TMZ Sports, he said that if Jake Paul wants to fight him for the cruiserweight world title, he’s open to the idea.

But he warned that Jake Paul has no chance of beating him. The comment was made just days after Paul defeated a former champion, which sparked talks of a title fight.

Fans are now excited, but Gilberto Ramirez isn’t worried. He made one thing clear, he’s not afraid to defend his title.

What Gilberto Ramirez said about Jake Paul possibly fighting for his title

Gilberto Ramirez, who is the WBA cruiserweight champion, said on Tuesday, July 8, that he’s okay if Jake Paul wants to step in the ring. Ramirez said,

“If the money’s right, let’s do it.

Easy fight, easy money.”

He spoke from Toronto, where he is presently training. With thirty knockouts, Gilberto Ramirez has only one loss and forty-eight victories in professional boxing. He has years of ring experience. Starting boxing only a few years ago, Jake Paul just defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Anaheim, California, on June 28. Jake Paul's victory improved his rating and qualified him for a title shot, placing him among the top 15 WBA candidates.

But Gilberto Ramirez isn’t impressed. He called Jake a good entertainer, but not a real boxing threat.

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Jake Paul wants the title but it won’t be easy

Jake Paul, age 28, is chasing big names in boxing. After beating Chavez Jr., he quickly challenged Gilberto Ramirez. He said, “Zurdo looked slow. I’ll knock him out easy.” His win was clear, he won 10 out of 12 rounds by unanimous decision. That gave him the confidence to go after a world title.

But Gilberto Ramirez doesn’t think Jake Paul has the skills. “He talks a lot,” Ramirez said, “but I’m not Chavez Jr. I’m a real champion.” Though negotiations are still online, the two have not yet agreed on any battle contract. Should this battle come to pass, it might be among the most-watched events of the year.