Boxing Updates: Jose Ramirez, Vergil Ortiz Jr., and Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. Reportedly Set to Fight on Same Card; Date and Venue Revealed
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Jose Ramirez
Jose Carlos Ramirez is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent, who fights in the junior-welterweight category. As of February 2021, Ramirez is the unified super-lightweight champion, holding the WBO and WBC titles.
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 27: Jose Ramirez celebrates his TKO against Maurice Hooker during their WBO & WBC Junior Welterweight World Championship fight at College Park Center on July 27, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Known for his all-around boxing ability and no-nonsense approach, Ramirez is one of the top-ranked fighters in the division. He sits #2 on ESPN, TBRB, and at #1 on The Ring Magazine?s list. He goes by the nickname ?Jaguar?.
Ramirez got into the sport at the age of seven. However, coming from an agricultural background, he often helped in the fields until his late teens. He took the amateur scene by storm by collecting multiple accolades along the way.
He has an amateur record of 154-11 according to the Ring Magazine. Along the way, he picked up the gold at the 2009 US Junior National championships, 2010, 2011, and 2012 US National championships. He also represented the USA in the 2012 London Olympics.
Turning professional was the natural progression for the American. He carried on the momentum in the professional scene as well. First, he got his hands on the WBC title against Amir Ahmed Imam and then he unified the division against Maurice Hooker.
2021 could take the American a step further as he prepares for a potential undisputed title fight against Josh Taylor. However, there could also be a surprise fight against undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez.
As of February 2021, Ramirez is unbeaten and has a record of 26-0. Out of these 26 victories, 17 have come by knockout. This gives the American an impressive 65% knockout rate.
His current win streak of 26 victories includes exciting fights against Antonio Orozco, Jose Zepeda, among others to add to his two title victories.
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 17: Jose Ramirez ( Red with white trunks ) defeats Amir Imam ( Black with white trunks ) by Unaimous Decision in their Super Lightweight Title fight at The Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
However, the fight that everyone is waiting for is the potential undisputed fight against Josh Taylor.
Coming from an agricultural background, Ramirez has done a lot of charity for the farmers. He auctioned his fight trunks and donated upwards of $25,000 to the Kings County Foundation.
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NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 17: Jose Ramirez ( Red with white trunks ) defeats Amir Imam ( Black with white trunks ) by Unaimous Decision in their Super Lightweight Title fight at The Hulu Theatre at Madison Square Garden on March 17, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
Ramirez has also donated essential products to the farmers in support of a government ruling. He set out to donate 5,000 boxes while promising at least 1,000.
According to Sportekz, Ramirez has an estimated net worth of $2.5 million as of February 2021. His primary source of income is his boxing from which he has earned $850,000, $700,000, $700,00 in his last three fights.
If the fight against Josh Taylor happens in 2021, expect this value to skyrocket.
The champion is backed by famous glove company Cleto Reyes for all his fights. He also has a deal with El Jefe Tequila and Chukchansi resort among several other endorsements.
Age | 28 |
Reach | 72? |
Height | 5?10 |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Marital Status | Married |
Spouse/Partner | N/A |
Address/Residence | Avenal, California, USA |
Nationality | American |
Endorsement | Cleto Reyes, El Jefe Tequila |
Net Worth | $2.5 million |
Birthdate | 1992-08-12 |
Record | 26-0 |
Achievements | Current WBC, WBO super-lightweight champion. Former WBC Continental Americas super-lightweight champion, NABF super-lightweight champion. |
Nickname | ?The Jaguar? |