World champion Gilberto Ramirez in US to see hand specialist
Tuesday 23 August 2016 11:01, UK
WBO world super-middleweight champion Gilberto Ramirez has travelled to the US for specialist advice on his hand problem.
Mexico's 'Zurdo' (34-0-KO24) has already undergone surgery on his right hand and is seeking a prognosis as to when he will be able to make a first defence of his title.
His co-promoter, Jesus Zapari, told ESPN Deportes: "We've come with faith, hoping that everything goes as planned.
"We've done everything under the protocol created by doctors, so hopefully that will give a good prognosis to know what we can do in the future."
Southpaw Ramirez, who seized the belt by comfortably outpointing Arthur Abraham in April, is thought to be targeting a November return.
James DeGale holds the IBF world title at 168lbs, with Felix Sturm and Badou Jack in possession of the WBA and WBC belts respectively.
