José Ramírez (boxer)

José Carlos Ramírez (born August 12, 1992) is an American professional boxer. He is the unified WBC and WBO light welterweight champion, having held the WBC title since 2018 and the WBO title since July 2019. As an amateur he was the number one rated in the WBC lightweight in the United States and represented the U.S at the 2012 Olympics.[1] As of June 2020, he is ranked as the world's second best active light welterweight by BoxRec, first by The Ring, and third by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.

José Ramírez
Statistics
Real nameJosé Carlos Ramírez
Nickname(s)JCR
Weight(s)Light welterweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach72 1⁄2 in (184 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1992-08-12) August 12, 1992
Avenal, California, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins25
Wins by KO17
Losses0

Amateur career

Ramírez won the United States national amateur boxing championships Lightweight tournament at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He's also a Jr. Golden Gloves National Champion, two-time Jr. Olympic National Champion, and a two-time Ringside World Champion. His family currently lives in Avenal, California where he's lived all his life. Jose qualified to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympics by defeating 2008 Olympian Raynell Williams 21-16 in the finals of the 2012 United States Olympic Boxing Trials.[2] Ramírez beat Rachid Azzedine and then lost to Fazliddin Gaibnazarov at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.[3]

Professional career

Ramirez turned professional in 2012 and amassed 21 consecutive victories before facing and defeating Amir Imam for the vacant WBC super lightweight title.

He is promoted by Bob Arum.[4]

In his next fight, Ramirez faced Antonio Orozco, then #3 by the WBC at light welterweight, at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.[5] In an action-packed fight, the defending champion managed to drop his opponent twice, once in the fourth, and once in the eighth round. Despite the two knockdowns, Orozco gave his all and even was the agressor at times. In the end, it was a clear win for Ramirez, all three judges scoring the fight 119-107 in favor of the champion.[6]

In his next title defense, Ramirez faced Jose Zepeda, ranked #14 by the WBC at light welterweight.[7] Zepeda was winning the early rounds of the fight. Ramirez started to gain control of the fight in the fourth round. Ramirez finished the fight strong, especially in the last 20 seconds, unleashing power shots on Zepeda. He would end up winning the fight by a majority decision.[8]

On July 27, 2019, Ramirez was slated to fight WBC light welterweight champion Maurice Hooker in a unification fight. In an action-packed fight, Ramirez first managed to drop Hooker in the opening round, and despite replays showing that Ramirez had stepped on Hooker's foot., it was ruled an official knockdown. As the rounds went on, the fight slowed down, which seemed to favor Hooker. However, in the sixth round, Ramirez connected on a left hand to the chin, followed by another big left to the head, which sent Hooker reeling against the ropes. As Hooker was helpless, the referee stopped the fight with 1:48 to go in the round, awarding Ramirez the TKO victory.[9]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
25 fights 25 wins 0 losses
By knockout 17 0
By decision 8 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
25 Win 25–0 Maurice Hooker TKO 6 (12), 1:48 Jul 27, 2019 College Park Center, Arlington, Texas, U.S. Retained WBC light welterweight title;
Won WBO light welterweight title
24 Win 24–0 Jose Zepeda MD 12 Feb 10, 2019 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S. Retained WBC light welterweight title
23 Win 23–0 Antonio Orozco UD 12 Sep 14, 2018 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S. Retained WBC light welterweight title
22 Win 22–0 Amir Imam UD 12 Mar 17, 2018 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Won vacant WBC light welterweight title
21 Win 21–0 Mike Reed KO 2 (10), 1:43 Nov 11, 2017 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
20 Win 20–0 Jake Giuriceo TKO 2 (10), 2:10 May 5, 2017 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Issouf Kinda KO 6 (10), 0:58 Dec 2, 2016 Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
18 Win 18–0 Tomas Mendez KO 4 (10), 0:53 Jul 9, 2016 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Manuel Pérez UD 10 Apr 9, 2016 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Retained WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
16 Win 16–0 Johnny Garcia UD 8 Dec 5, 2015 Save Mart Arena, Fresno, California, U.S. Won WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Ryusei Yoshida RTD 3 (8), 3:00 Jul 18, 2015 Cotai Arena, Macau, SAR
14 Win 14–0 Robert Frankel KO 5 (8), 2:18 May 9, 2015 Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Antonio Arellano TKO 6 (6), 2:50 Dec 13, 2014 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 David Rodela KO 1 (8), 0:50 Oct 25, 2014 Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Alfred Romero UD 8 Aug 2, 2014 Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Jesus Selig KO 2 (6), 0:44 May 17, 2014 Selland Arena, Fresno, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Boyd Henley TKO 2 (6), 2:32 Mar 29, 2014 Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Javier Perez TKO 1 (6), 2:32 Feb 1, 2014 Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Erick Hernandez Perez KO 1 (6), 0:47 Nov 9, 2013 West Hills College, Lemoore, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Daniel Calzada UD 4 Sep 28, 2013 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Mike Maldonado TKO 1 (6), 1:06 Aug 17, 2013 Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Christopher Williams TKO 1 (4), 1:30 Jun 29, 2013 WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Antonio Martinez UD 4 Apr 27, 2013 Frank Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Charlie Dubray TKO 1 (4), 1:06 Mar 30, 2013 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Corey Seigwarth TKO 1 (4), 2:05 Dec 8, 2012 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.

Personal life

Ramírez is of Mexican descent, his parents are from the state of Michoacán.[10]

See also
  • List of light-welterweight boxing champions

References
  1. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-08-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. "Boxer Warren makes third Olympic boxing team".
  3. "USA Boxing Star Jose Ramirez Wins First Fight At Olympics".
  4. "Jose Ramirez creating a unique boxing identity".
  5. "Ramirez vs Orozco - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  6. Christ, Scott (2018-09-15). "Jose Ramirez retains title in action fight with Antonio Orozco". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  7. "Ramirez vs Zepeda - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  8. "Jose Ramirez rallies from early deficit, outpoints Jose Zepeda to retain title". The Ring. 2019-02-10. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  9. "Jose Ramirez stops Maurice Hooker in six thrilling rounds, unifies 140-pound belts". The Ring. 2019-07-27. Retrieved 2020-06-15.
  10. "Esperan mexicanos aprovechar la exposición que les dará Pacquiao". ESPN Deportes (in Spanish). Retrieved 2018-11-22.
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Duran Caffero Jr.		 U.S. lightweight champion
2010, 2011, 2012		 Next:
Kenneth Sims Jr.
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Terence Crawford		 WBC light welterweight champion
March 17, 2018 - present		 Incumbent
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