José Ramírez (boxer) explained

José Ramírez
Nickname:Jaguar
Weight:Light welterweight
Height:5 ft 10 in
Reach:72+1/2 in
Birth Date:August 12, 1992
Birth Place:Avenal, California, U.S.
Style:Orthodox
Total:30
Wins:29
Ko:18
Losses:1

José Carlos Ramírez (born August 12, 1992) is an American professional boxer. He is a former unified champion at light welterweight, having held the World Boxing Council (WBC) title from 2018 to 2021 and the World Boxing Organization (WBO) title from 2019 to 2021. As an amateur he represented the United States at the 2012 Olympics.[1]

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

Early career

Ramírez turned professional in 2012 and has been promoted by Bob Arum as a Top Rank fighter since the same year.[4] [5]

After compiling a perfect 15-0 record, Ramírez beat Johnny Garcia by unanimous decision on December 5, 2015 to win the vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title.[6] He would go on to defend the title a total of four times.[7]

WBC light welterweight champion

Ramírez vs. Imam

On March 17, 2018, Ramírez defeated Amir Imam by unanimous decision with scores of 120-108, 117-111 and 115-113 to win the vacant WBC super lightweight title. Ramírez had badly swelled Imam's right eye and landed all kinds of hard punches throughout the fight.[8]

Ramírez vs. Orozco

In his next fight, Ramírez faced Antonio Orozco, then #3 by the WBC at light welterweight, at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.[9] 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 aggressor at times. In the end, it was a clear win for Ramírez, all three judges scoring the fight 119-107 in favor of the champion.[10]

Ramírez vs. Zepeda

In his next title defense, Ramírez faced Jose Zepeda, ranked #14 by the WBC at light welterweight.[11] Zepeda was winning the early rounds of the fight. Ramírez started to gain control of the fight in the fourth round. Ramírez finished the fight strong, especially in the last 20 seconds, unleashing power shots on Zepeda. Ramírez won the fight via majority decision in a very competitive fight.[12]

Unified light welterweight champion

Ramírez vs. Hooker

On July 27, 2019, Ramírez fought undefeated WBO light welterweight champion Maurice Hooker in a unification fight. In an action-packed fight, Ramírez first managed to drop Hooker in the opening round, and despite replays showing that Ramírez 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, Ramírez 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 Ramírez the technical knockout victory.[13]

Ramírez vs. Postol

On August 29, 2020, Ramírez defended his WBC and WBO titles against former WBC champion Viktor Postol, winning a majority decision with scores of 116-112, 115-113, 114-114.[14]

Ramírez vs. Taylor

See main article: José Ramírez vs. Josh Taylor. On May 22, 2021, Ramírez attempted to become the first undisputed champion of Mexican descent when he faced undefeated unified champion Josh Taylor in Paradise, Nevada in a showdown for the undisputed light welterweight championship. Ramírez was knocked down twice in the sixth and seventh rounds, both times by Taylor's left hand, and ultimately lost by unanimous decision with all three judges scoring the bout 114-112 in favor of Taylor.[15]

Continued light welterweight career

Ramírez vs. Pedraza

On October 30, 2021, it was revealed that Ramírez would face the former two-weight world champion José Pedraza on February 5, 2022, in the main event of an ESPN broadcast Top Rank card.[16] The bout was later postponed for March 4, as Pedraza fell ill with flu-like symptoms. Ramirez won the bout by unanimous decision in a competitive fight, By all judges scoring it 116-112.[17]

Ramírez vs. Barthelemy

Ramírez was scheduled to face Rances Barthelemy on April 27, 2024 at Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA.[18] The outing was his first fight promoted by Golden Boy.[19] Ramírez won the fight by unanimous decision.[20]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Win29–1Rances BarthelemyUD12Apr 27, 2024
29Win28–1Richard CommeyKO11 (12), Mar 26, 2023
28Win27–1José PedrazaUD12Mar 4, 2022
27Loss26–1Josh TaylorUD12May 22, 2021
26Win26–0Viktor PostolMD12Aug 29, 2020
25Win25–0Maurice HookerTKO6 (12), Jul 27, 2019
24Win24–0Jose ZepedaMD12Feb 10, 2019
23Win23–0Antonio OrozcoUD12Sep 14, 2018
22Win22–0Amir ImamUD12Mar 17, 2018
21Win21–0Mike ReedKO2 (10), Nov 11, 2017
20Win20–0Jake GiuriceoTKO2 (10), May 5, 2017
19Win19–0Issouf KindaKO6 (10), Dec 2, 2016
18Win18–0Tomas MendezKO4 (10), Jul 9, 2016
17Win17–0Manuel PérezUD10Apr 9, 2016
16Win16–0Johnny GarciaUD8Dec 5, 2015
15Win15–0Ryusei Yoshida3 (8), Jul 18, 2015
14Win14–0Robert FrankelKO5 (8), May 9, 2015
13Win13–0Antonio ArellanoTKO6 (6), Dec 13, 2014
12Win12–0David RodelaKO1 (8), Oct 25, 2014
11Win11–0Alfred RomeroUD8Aug 2, 2014
10Win10–0Jesus SeligKO2 (6), May 17, 2014
9Win9–0Boyd HenleyTKO2 (6), Mar 29, 2014
8Win8–0Javier PerezTKO1 (6), Feb 1, 2014
7Win7–0Erick Hernandez Perez1 (6), Nov 9, 2013
6Win6–0Daniel CalzadaUD4Sep 28, 2013
5Win5–0Mike MaldonadoTKO1 (6), Aug 17, 2013
4Win4–0Christopher WilliamsTKO1 (4), Jun 29, 2013
3Win3–0Antonio Martinez4Apr 27, 2013
2Win2–0Charlie DubrayTKO1 (4), Mar 30, 2013
1Win1–0Corey Seigwarth1 (4), Dec 8, 2012

Personal life

Ramírez is of Mexican descent, his parents are from the state of Michoacán.[21]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olympics: Breazale, Hunter qualify for U.S. | RingTV . August 2, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233755/http://ringtv.craveonline.com/blog/172857-olympics-breazale-hunter-qualify-for-us . December 2, 2013 .
  2. Web site: Boxer Warren makes third Olympic boxing team. August 6, 2011 .
  3. Web site: USA Boxing Star Jose Ramirez Wins First Fight At Olympics. November 24, 2013. September 18, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180918123726/http://www.esnewsreporting.com/usa-boxing-star-jose-ramirez-wins-first-fight-at-olympics/. dead.
  4. https://www.soloboxeo.com/2012/11/14/jose-ramirez-el-nuevo-fichaje-de-top-rank/ José Ramirez el nuevo fichaje de Top Rank
  5. Web site: Jose Ramirez creating a unique boxing identity. November 9, 2017 .
  6. Web site: BoxRec: Bout. 2021-06-10. boxrec.com.
  7. Web site: BoxRec: Jose Carlos Ramirez. 2021-06-10. boxrec.com.
  8. Web site: 2018-03-18. Ramirez outslugs Imam to capture vacant belt. 2021-06-10. ESPN.com. en.
  9. Web site: Ramirez vs Orozco - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets. June 15, 2020. Box.Live. en.
  10. Web site: Christ. Scott. September 15, 2018. Jose Ramirez retains title in action fight with Antonio Orozco. June 15, 2020. Bad Left Hook. en.
  11. Web site: Ramirez vs Zepeda - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets. June 15, 2020. Box.Live. en.
  12. Web site: February 10, 2019. Jose Ramirez rallies from early deficit, outpoints Jose Zepeda to retain title. June 15, 2020. The Ring.
  13. Web site: July 27, 2019. Jose Ramirez stops Maurice Hooker in six thrilling rounds, unifies 140-pound belts. June 15, 2020. The Ring.
  14. Web site: August 30, 2020. Jose Ramirez survives scare against Viktor Postol, retains titles. May 23, 2021. Boxing Junkie. en-US.
  15. News: Taylor defeats Ramirez to unify division. en-GB. BBC Sport. May 23, 2021.
  16. Web site: Coppinger . Mike . Sources: Junior welterweights Jose Ramirez, Jose Pedraza agree to Feb. 5 fight . espn.com . 15 February 2022 . 30 October 2021.
  17. Web site: Coppinger . Mike . Sources: Jose Ramirez-Jose Pedraza bout, set for Feb. 5, to be rescheduled to March 4 . espn.com . 15 February 2022 . 10 January 2022.
  18. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Jose Ramirez faces Rances Barthelemy in Fresno, CA in April . FIGHTMAG . 26 March 2024.
  19. News: Sources: Ramirez to face Barthelemy on April 27 . ESPN.com . 24 March 2024 . en.
  20. News: Iskenderov . Parviz . Jose Ramirez bests Rances Barthelemy by decision . FIGHTMAG . 28 April 2024.
  21. Web site: Esperan mexicanos aprovechar la exposición que les dará Pacquiao. ESPN Deportes. February 12, 2016 . es-ES. November 22, 2018.