José Ramírez (boxer)
José Ramírez | |
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Born | José Carlos Ramírez August 12, 1992 Avenal, California, USA |
Nationality | American |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Light welterweight |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Reach | 72½ in (184 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 23 |
Wins | 23 |
Wins by KO | 16 |
Losses | 0 |
José Carlos Ramírez (born August 12, 1992) is an American professional boxer who fights at light welterweight. As an amateur he was the number one rated lightweight in the United States and represented the U.S 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
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]
Professional boxing record
23 fights | 23 wins | 0 losses |
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By knockout | 16 | 0 |
By decision | 7 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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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 Perez | 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. | Professional debut |
See also
References
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- ^ "Jose Ramirez creating a unique boxing identity".
External links
- Boxing record for José Ramírez from BoxRec (registration required)
- Jose Ramírez Amateur record at Boxing scoop
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Light-welterweight boxers
- World light-welterweight boxing champions
- World Boxing Council champions
- People from Kings County, California
- Boxers from California
- American male boxers
- American boxers of Mexican descent
- Olympic boxers of the United States
- Boxers at the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers