Diaz vs Gesta – DAZN – March 18 – 8 pm ET

Statement from Golden Boy Promotions regarding Gilberto Ramirez vs. Gabriel Rosado*:

“Due to Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez failing to make the contracted weight, Zurdo vs. Rosado has been canceled. We are very disappointed for letting our fans down, and will work with Gabriel Rosado to bring him back to the ring very soon. Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. vs. Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is the new main event for Saturday, March 18.”

Diaz, Jr. vs. Gesta is a 12-round super lightweight fight presented by Golden Boy Promotions. The fight night will take place on Saturday, March 18 and will be broadcast on DAZN worldwide.

WHAT TIME IS DIAZ VS. GESTA?

• Date : Saturday, March 18
• Time : 8 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT (Sunday)
• Diaz vs Gesta will stream live on DAZN in over 200 countries across the globe.
• The fight will take place at Walter Pyramid, Long Beach, California, USA.
• Main event ringwalks (approx): 11 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT (Sunday)
• The main card is set to get underway at 8 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. GMT with the main event ringwalks scheduled for 11 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. GMT.

“Just like everyone else, I have goals, dreams and aspirations to be on top and I feel more motivated today than ever. We may get knocked off our path, but my quest for greatness will never stop. I appreciate all the love from my fans and supporters and I promise to be back with vengeance. See you guys March 18th!”

Gabriel Rosado is a dream-spoiler who has dismantled the championship aspirations of a number of elite fighters, most recently a third-round knockout of hot prospect Bektemir Melikuziev. He will be going up a division to face Ramirez.

“I’m excited to start the year off with a bang! I have a great deal of respect for Zurdo Ramírez. We’re friends, But come March 18, it’s all business,” said Gabriel Rosado. “This is the kind of fight Gabriel Rosado shows up for! I will not let myself or the fans down. Thank you to Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN for the opportunity.”

“This is a dangerous crossroads fight featuring the explosive Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry,” said Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “Zurdo will attempt to make a comeback statement against the certified dream-spoiler Gabe Rosado who has derailed the careers of various top fighters.”

Information on the venue and undercard will be shared soon.

Zurdo vs Rosado News

• Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz vs. Mercito 'No Mercy' Gesta: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream - dazn.com
• Weekend Review: Tough times for Gilberto Ramirez, Joseph Diaz Jr. - Boxing Junkie
• Avila Perspective, Ch. 229: Jojo vs Mercito Top Billing in Long Beach - The Sweet Science

DIAZ VS. GESTA FIGHT CARD

• Joseph Diaz vs. Mercito Gesta; Lightweight
• Oscar Duarte Jurado vs. Alex Martin; Lightweight
• Eric Tudor vs. Damoni Cato-Cain; Super welterweight
• Patricio Manuel vs. Hien Huynh; Super featherweight
• Dalis Kaleiopu vs. Jonathan Perez; Super featherweight
• Jorge Chavez vs. Bryan Perez; Featherweight