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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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.
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. Jose Luis Ramirez KOs Cornelius Boza-Edwards
On October 10, 1987 Jose Luis Ramirez defended his WBC lightweight title against Cornelius Boza-Edwards. Ramirez was 28 years old with a record of 98-6, and Boza-Edwards was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ramirez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ramirez stopped Cornelius Boza-Edwards via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. 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.
6. Jose Luis Ramirez KOs Frankie Moultrie
On November 26, 1982 Jose Luis Ramirez fought Frankie Moultrie for the vacant WBC-NABF lightweight title. Ramirez was 23 years old with a record of 80-4, and Moultrie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ramirez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ramirez stopped Frankie Moultrie via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Jose Luis Ramirez KOs Benjamin Abarca in their 2nd fight
On March 19, 1982 Jose Luis Ramirez defended his Mexico lightweight title against Benjamin Abarca. It was their second meeting. Ramirez was 23 years old with a record of 73-4, and Abarca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ramirez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ramirez stopped Benjamin Abarca via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Jose Luis Ramirez KOs Ramon Avitia
On October 23, 1982 Jose Luis Ramirez defended his Mexico lightweight title against Ramon Avitia. Ramirez was 23 years old with a record of 79-4, and Avitia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ramirez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ramirez stopped Ramon Avitia via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
9. Jose Luis Ramirez KOs Ricardo Peralta
On June 25, 1982 Jose Luis Ramirez defended his Mexico lightweight title against Ricardo Peralta. Ramirez was 23 years old with a record of 75-4, and Peralta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ramirez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ramirez stopped Ricardo Peralta via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
10. Jose Luis Ramirez KOs Benjamin Abarca
On October 23, 1981 Jose Luis Ramirez defended his Mexico lightweight title against Benjamin Abarca. Ramirez was 22 years old with a record of 72-4, and Abarca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ramirez was coming off a win. Ramirez stopped Benjamin Abarca via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.