Mexican Boxer Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez Detained on Cancun-Tulum Highway
Cancun, Quintana Roo — Mexican boxer Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramírez was arrested Wednesday on the Cancún-Tulum highway after police stopped him for speeding and suspicious behavior, according to local reports.
Officers pulled over the vehicle and conducted a search, leading to the detention of the former world champion and several companions. Authorities have not yet issued an official statement clarifying the charges or the legal status of the 34-year-old fighter.
The arrest comes just weeks after Ramírez suffered a decisive loss to David Benavidez in Las Vegas, which cost him the WBA and WBO cruiserweight titles and required hospitalization.
Ramírez made history in 2016 as the first Mexican to win the WBO super middleweight title and later captured belts in the cruiserweight division. However, his career has also been marked by off-ring incidents, including a 2022 arrest in Mazatlán for disturbing the peace at a private party.
Initial police reports identified the detainee as “Gilberto de Jesús N.,” fueling speculation about his identity. The Quintana Roo State Prosecutor’s Office is expected to release a formal statement soon.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
