Rico Ramos

Rico Ramos
Statistics
Real name Rico Dashon Ramos
Nickname(s) Suavecito
Rated at Super Bantamweight
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach 68 in (172 cm)
Nationality American
Born June 20, 1987 (1987-06-20) (age 24)
Carson, California
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 20
Wins 20
Wins by KO 11
Losses 0
Draws 0
No contests 0

Rico Dashon Ramos (born June 20, 1987 in Carson, California) is an American Super Bantamweight boxer of Puerto Rican descent.[1] He is the current WBA world super bantamweight champion.

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Amateur career

Ramos began boxing when he was 8 years old at South LA's Broadway Boxing Gym.[2] During his amateur career he was an Olympic alternate and won the 2007 National PAL championship.

In 2007 he also was the runner up at the U.S. National Championships, losing to U.S. Olympian Raynell Williams.[3]

Professional career

Currently Ramos is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions and managed by Al Haymon.[4]

On March 5, 2010[5] Rico got a 4th round K.O. over veteran Cecilio Santos, on ESPN's Friday Night Fights.[6]

On November 8, 2010 Rico got a 2nd round K.O. over Heriberto Ruiz in Jacksonville, N.C.[7] Rico then claimed his 19th win in a tough fight against Alejandro Valdez by unanimous decision in Atlantic City, taking his next step towards his dream of becoming world champion.

WBA Super Bantamweight Championship

He fought for Akifumi Shimoda's WBA super bantamweight title at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States on July 9.[4]

Ramos scored a one punch knockout to win the WBA title.

He defeated Akifumi Shimoda by KO in the 7th round.

Professional boxing record

20 Wins (11 knockouts, 9 decisions), 0 Losses (0 by knockout, 0 by decision), 0 Draws [8]
Res. Opponent Type Rd Date Location Notes
N/A Guillermo Rigondeaux -  ? (12) 2012-01-20 United States Defends WBA World Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Akifumi Shimoda KO 7 (12) 2011-07-09 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won WBA World Super Bantamweight Title.
Win Alejandro Valdez UD 10 2011-02-11 Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win Heriberto Ruiz KO 2 (10) 2010-11-08 Corrosion Hangar, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, United States
Win Cuauhtemoc Vargas UD 8 2010-07-23 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States Retained WBO NABO Youth Bantamweight Title.
Win Reynaldo Lopez UD 8 2010-04-24 Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, United States
Win Cecilio Santos KO 4 (8) 2010-03-05 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States Retained WBO NABO Youth Bantamweight Title.
Win Alejandro Perez UD 8 2009-11-28 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States Won vacant WBO NABO Youth Bantamweight Title.
Win Kermin Guardia UD 6 2009-09-26 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
Win Victor Martinez KO 3 (8) 2009-09-12 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States
Win Juan Jose Beltran RTD 4 (6) 2009-07-16 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States
Win Trinidad Mendoza TKO 3 (6) 2009-05-16 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, United States
Win Gino Escamilla UD 6 2009-04-11 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win Torrence Daniels UD 6 2008-10-23 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States
Win Manuel Sarabia TKO 1 (6) 2008-09-25 Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, United States
Win Alvaro Muro TKO 3 (6) 2008-09-11 HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States
Win Jonathan Velardez UD 4 2008-07-16 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States
Win Harvey Phillips RTD 1 (4) 2008-06-26 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States
Win Jerry Mondragon TKO 2 (4) 2008-06-05 HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States
Win Denis Moreno TKO 2 (4) 2008-05-17 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
Win Samuel Jude Yniguez UD 4 2008-03-20 HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States Rico's professional debut.

References

  1. ^ http://www.boxingscene.com/ready-rico-preps-first-world-title-shot-with-shimoda--40169
  2. ^ Rico Ramos Is Off to Perfect Start. Boxing.fanhouse.com (2009-10-07). Retrieved on 2011-07-10.
  3. ^ Boxing Spotlight: Rico Ramos Striving To Get Noticed | Boxing News. Saddoboxing.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-10.
  4. ^ a b Dan Rafael (May 16, 2011). "Paul Williams to face Nobuhiro Ishida". ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6556703. Retrieved May 17, 2011. 
  5. ^ Rico Ramos-Cecilio Santos Clash on March 5 at Pechanga – Boxing News. Boxingscene.com (2010-02-26). Retrieved on 2011-07-10.
  6. ^ Starks, Tim. (2010-03-06) Martin Honorio, Rico Ramos And Mike Dallas, Jr. Strut Their Stuff On Friday Night Fights | March. Queensberry-rules.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-10.
  7. ^ Abrams, Marc. (2010-11-08) Boxing News – 24/7 – MMA News – UFC. 15rounds.com. Retrieved on 2011-07-10.
  8. ^ Rico Ramos's Professional Boxing Record – BoxRec.com

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Preceded by
Akifumi Shimoda
32nd WBA Super Bantamweight Champion
July 9, 2011 – present
Incumbent