Best fights of Jose Luis Ramirez

Over 17 years as a professional, Jose Luis Ramirez has compiled a 102-9 (82) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Jose Luis Ramirez KOs Edwin Rosario in their 2nd fight

   On November 3, 1984 Jose Luis Ramirez fought Edwin Rosario for the WBC lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Ramirez was 25 years old with a record of 87-5, and Rosario was 21 with a record of 24-0. Ramirez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Rosario was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Ramirez stopped Edwin Rosario via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.

2. 2. Jose Luis Ramirez defeats Pernell Whitaker

   On March 12, 1988 Jose Luis Ramirez defended his WBC lightweight title against Pernell Whitaker. Ramirez was 29 years old with a record of 100-6, and Whitaker was 24 with a record of 15-0. Ramirez was on a 10-fight winning streak and Whitaker was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Ramirez won via split decision. Defended the title.

3. 3. Jose Luis Ramirez loses to Julio César Chávez via technical decision

   On October 29, 1988 Jose Luis Ramirez, the WBC lightweight champion, met Julio César Chávez, the WBA lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Ramirez was 29 years old with a record of 101-6, and Chávez was 26 with a record of 61-0. Ramirez was on a 11-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 61-fight winning streak. Ramirez lost via technical decision. Lost the title in unification.

4. 4. Jose Luis Ramirez loses to Alexis Argüello via split decision

   On November 14, 1980 Jose Luis Ramirez faced Alexis Argüello in a lightweight bout. Ramirez was 21 years old with a record of 67-2, and Argüello was 28 with a record of 64-5. Ramirez was on a 24-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ramirez lost via split decision. Went the distance with Argüello.