Mando Ramos

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Armando Ramos (November 15, 1948 – July 6, 2008) was an American professional boxer[1] and the former Undisputed Lightweight Champion.[2] He was born in Long Beach, California.[3] Armando "Mando" Ramos was one of the most popular fighters in Southern California during the 1960s.[4] Ramos was an outstanding amateur.[5]

Professional career

Mando Ramos turned pro at age 17 using a forged birth certificate.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Mando went on to fight the main event at the Olympic Auditorium by his 8th pro fight.[6] At the age of 18 Mando defeated the reigning Jr. Lightweight Champ, Japan's Hiroshi Kobayashi, in a non-title bout. When offered a re-match for the title, Ramos refused to fight for a 'Junior' title.[7]

World Lightweight Champion

He demanded to fight dangerous Lightweight Champ Carlos Ortiz—Ortiz, who had dominated the division for over a decade.[8] Negotiations were in place, but Ortiz was upset by 'Teo' Cruz and so Ramos took the fight to the new champ, narrowly losing in a decision. Ramos won the re-match via KO to become the youngest Lightweight Champion in history.[9] Cruz would only live 11 more months. He died in a plane crash in January 1970 alongside the Puerto Rican national women's volleyball team at the Dominicana DC-9 air disaster.

When a Mando Ramos fight was held in Los Angeles, movie stars such as John Wayne, Bill Cosby, Kirk Douglas, Liz Taylor and Connie Stevens attended Script error: No such module "Unsubst".. Women caught Mandomania, and Hollywood loved 'The Wonder Boy'.[10][11]

Trained by Hall of Fame trainer Jackie McCoy,[12] Ramos fought ten World title fights, was a two-time champion and earned millions of dollars. Whilst Mickey Mantle and Joe Namath earned 100k per season, Ramos was earning 100k per fight. He was the world's highest paid teenagerScript error: No such module "Unsubst". and his purses were larger than anyone but Muhammad Ali'sScript error: No such module "Unsubst".. McCoy stated Mando was the most naturally talented fighter he had ever seen in his life.[13]

Retirement

Tough fights, drugs, and alcohol put the brakes on his career. By age 24 Ramos was out of boxing.[14] With the aid of his wife, Sylvia Van Hecke, Ramos became clean and sober over his last three decades.[15] He founded a non-profit youth organization---B.A.A.D.--boxing against alcohol and drugs— and coached, mentored, and trained inner-city at-risk youths.[16][17]

Mando Ramos died suddenly at his home in San Pedro, California on July 6, 2008.[18][19]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Age Location Notes
49 Loss 37–11–1 Wayne Beale TKO 2 (10) Oct 29, 1975 Template:Age in years and days Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 37–10–1 Antonio Leyva TKO 7 (10) Oct 15, 1975 Template:Age in years and days Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 36–10–1 Tony Martinez UD 10 Sep 2, 1975 Template:Age in years and days Red Carpet Inn, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 35–10–1 Tony Martinez SD 10 Jul 30, 1975 Template:Age in years and days Silver Slipper, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Loss 35–9–1 Wolfgang Gans TKO 5 (?) Jul 12, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Loss 35–8–1 Wolfgang Gans KO 2 (?) Jun 3, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 35–7–1 Arpad Magyar KO 4 (?) May 16, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Ernst Merck Halle, Hamburg, Germany Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 34–7–1 Mi Whan Kim TKO 2 (8) May 10, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Template:DrawDraw 33–7–1 Jaroslav Travnik PTS 8 May 4, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 33–7 Arturo Pineda TKO 5 (10) Aug 9, 1973 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 33–6 Chango Carmona TKO 8 (15) Sep 15, 1972 Template:Age in years and days Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 33–5 Pedro Carrasco SD 15 Jun 28, 1972 Template:Age in years and days Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 32–5 Pedro Carrasco SD 15 Feb 18, 1972 Template:Age in years and days Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 31–5 Pedro Carrasco DQ 12 (15) Nov 5, 1971 Template:Age in years and days Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 31–4 Ruben Navarro UD 10 Sep 30, 1971 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 30–4 Raul Rojas TKO 6 (10) Dec 10, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 29–4 Sugar Ramos SD 10 Aug 6, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 28–4 Ismael Laguna TKO 9 (15) Mar 3, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring lightweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–3 Raton Palacios UD 10 Jan 13, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–3 Yoshiaki Numata KO 6 (15) Oct 4, 1969 Template:Age in years and days Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring lightweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–3 Jerry Graci TKO 7 (10) May 20, 1969 Template:Age in years and days Honolulu International Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 25–3 Carlos Teo Cruz TKO 11 (15) Feb 18, 1969 Template:Age in years and days Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring lightweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 24–3 Beau Jaynes TKO 2 (10) Dec 12, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 23–3 Billy Coleman TKO 3 (10) Oct 29, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Convention Center Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 22–3 Carlos Teo Cruz UD 15 Sep 27, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC, The Ring lightweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–2 Hiroshi Kobayashi UD 10 Jun 20, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Phil Garcia KO 9 (10) May 2, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Frankie Crawford UD 10 Feb 1, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Loss 19–2 Frankie Crawford MD 10 Oct 5, 1967 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–1 Eliseo Estrada TKO 5 (10) Sep 14, 1967 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Alex Luna TKO 2 (10) Aug 15, 1967 Template:Age in years and days Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 17–1 Kang Il Suh UD 10 Jul 6, 1967 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Len Kesey TKO 5 (10) Jun 22, 1967 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Pete Gonzalez UD 10 Mar 30, 1967 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Ray Echevarria UD 10 Jan 12, 1967 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Al Franklin KO 4 (10) Nov 28, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Oakland Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Al Franklin UD 10 Nov 17, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Allen Syers TKO 5 (10) Oct 13, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Jorge Baby Salazar UD 10 Sep 8, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Manny Linson KO 2 (10) Aug 11, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Ray Coleman TKO 6 (10) Jul 21, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Joey Aguilar KO 8 (10) Jul 7, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Jerry Stevens KO 1 (6) Jun 23, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Bosco Basilio UD 6 May 12, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Jose Barrera KO 2 (6) Mar 17, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Fidel Cruz KO 3 (5) Mar 3, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Berlin Roberts KO 1 (5) Jan 27, 1966 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Chuey Loera KO 4 (4) Dec 2, 1965 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Berlin Roberts PTS 5 Nov 18, 1965 Template:Age in years and days Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

The Ring magazine titles

Undisputed titles

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA lightweight champion
February 18, 1969 – March 3, 1970 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
WBC lightweight champion
February 18, 1969 – March 3, 1970 Template:S-ttl/check
The Ring lightweight champion
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Undisputed lightweight champion
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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC lightweight champion
February 18, 1972 – September 15, 1972 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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