Ramon Ledon

Ramon Ledon-González (born February 23, 1965 in Havana, Cuba) is a Cuban professional boxer in the Welterweight division[1] and was one of the best amateur boxers of his era.[2]

Ramon Ledon
Ramon Ledon (left) versus East German Klaus-Dieter Kirchstein in 1985 in Halle
Statistics
Real nameRamon Ledon-González
Weight(s)Welterweight
Lightweight
Super Featherweight
Height5 ft 11 in (182 cm)
Reach74 in (189 cm)
Nationality Cuban
Born (1965-02-23) February 23, 1965
Havana, Cuba
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights15
Wins13
Wins by KO10
Losses1
Draws1
No contests0

Amateur career

As a member of the Cuban national team he won the bantamweight division at the 1984 Friendship Games, held in Havana, Cuba.

Pro career

In March 1998, Ramon destroyed John Bailey to get a shot at IBF Super Featherweight Champion Roberto Garcia.[3]

IBF Super Featherweight Championship

On October 24, 1998 Ledon lost to Roberto Garcia and his chance at the IBF Super Featherweight Champion, in Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey.[4]

References

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