Rico Ramos

Rico Ramos
Statistics
Real name Rico Dashon Ramos
Nickname(s) Suavecito
Weight(s) Super Bantamweight
Height 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Reach 68 in (172 cm)
Nationality American
Born (1987-06-20) June 20, 1987
Carson, California
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights 33
Wins 28
Wins by KO 13
Losses 5
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 a former WBA world super bantamweight champion.

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 November 2008, Ramos asked Darnell Walker to train him after he suffered a severe hand injury. While Ramos was under Walker's instruction, he went undefeated, capturing the WBO/NABO Title by defeating Alejandro Pérez.

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, 2011.[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

25 Wins (12 knockouts, 13 decisions), 5 Losses (2 by knockout, 3 by decision), 0 Draws [8]
Res. Opponent Type Rd Date Location Notes
WinBeninJustin Savi UD12 (12)2016-06-11 United States Los Angeles Badminton Club, El Monte, California, USA
LossDominican RepublicClaudio Marrero KO5 (12)2015-07-25 United States Palms Casino and Resort, Pearl Theater, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinUnited StatesJuan Ruiz UD12 (12)2014-12-11 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, USA
LossArgentinaJesus Cuellar UD12 (12)2014-05-02 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA For interim WBA World featherweight title.
WinUnited StatesJonathan Arrellano UD12 (12)2014-01-24 United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USA
WinPuerto RicoCarlos Ivan Velasquez KO7 (12)2013-09-07 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA
LossMexicoOscar Gonzalez UD12 (12)2013-04-12 United States Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, USA
LossUnited StatesRonny Rios UD12 (12)2013-01-11 United States Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA
WinUnited StatesEfrain Esquivias MD12 (12)2012-06-23 United States Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, California, USA
LossCubaGuillermo Rigondeaux KO6 (12)2012-01-20 United States The Palms, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Lost WBA World Super Bantamweight Title.
WinJapanAkifumi Shimoda KO7 (12)2011-07-09 United States Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won WBA World Super Bantamweight Title.
WinMexico Alejandro Valdez UD102011-02-11 United States Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
WinMexico Heriberto Ruiz KO2 (10)2010-11-08 United States Corrosion Hangar, Camp Lejuene, North Carolina, United States
WinMexico Cuauhtemoc Vargas UD82010-07-23 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States Retained WBO NABO Youth Bantamweight Title.
WinColombia Reynaldo Lopez UD82010-04-24 United States Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, California, United States
WinMexico Cecilio Santos KO4 (8)2010-03-05 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States Retained WBO NABO Youth Bantamweight Title.
WinUnited States Alejandro Perez UD82009-11-28 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States Won vacant WBO NABO Youth Bantamweight Title.
WinColombia Kermin Guardia UD6 2009-09-26 United States Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
WinMexicoVictor Martinez KO3 (8)2009-09-12 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States
WinMexico Juan Jose Beltran RTD4 (6)2009-07-16 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States
WinMexicoTrinidad Mendoza TKO3 (6)2009-05-16 United States Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, United States
WinUnited States Gino Escamilla UD62009-04-11 United States Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
WinUnited States Torrence Daniels UD62008-10-23 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States
WinMexicoManuel Sarabia TKO1 (6)2008-09-25 United States Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, California, United States
WinMexicoAlvaro Muro TKO3 (6)2008-09-11 United States HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States
WinUnited StatesJonathan Velardez UD42008-07-16 United States Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, United States
WinUnited States Harvey Phillips RTD1 (4)2008-06-26 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, United States
WinUnited StatesJerry Mondragon TKO2 (4)2008-06-05 United States HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States
WinUnited States Denis Moreno TKO2 (4)2008-05-17 United States Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, Nevada, United States
WinUnited StatesSamuel Jude Yniguez UD42008-03-20 United States HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, United States Rico's professional debut.

References

  1. ↑ "Ready Rico Preps For First World Title Shot With Shimoda - Boxing News". boxingscene.com.
  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. 1 2 Dan Rafael (May 16, 2011). "Paul Williams to face Nobuhiro Ishida". ESPN. 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. 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. ↑ "BoxRec - Rico Ramos". boxrec.com.
Achievements
Preceded by
Akifumi Shimoda		 32nd WBA Super Bantamweight Champion
July 9, 2011 – January 20, 2012		 Succeeded by
Guillermo Rigondeaux
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