Mexican boxer
Manuel Ramos
Born (1942-11-20 ) November 20, 1942Died June 6, 1999(1999-06-06) (aged 56) Other names Pulgarcito Statistics Weight(s) Heavyweight Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 56 Wins 24 Wins by KO 19 Losses 29 Draws 3 No contests 0
Manuel Ramos (November 20, 1942 – June 6, 1999), nicknamed Pulgarcito (Tom Thumb), was a Mexican boxer and actor. He was the heavyweight champion of Mexico, a top world title contender in the late 1960s, and one of Mexico's most internationally successful heavyweights. On June 24, 1968, Ramos became the first Mexican to challenge for the heavyweight crown when he fought reigning champion Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in New York City.[ 1] [ 2]
Manuel Ramos was born in Hermosillo , Sonora, Mexico. He boxed professionally for two to three years in the early 1960s, but records of this period have not been preserved.[ 3] Los Angeles area venues, attaining a mixed record of 5-6-2.
His fortunes improved dramatically from 1966 to 1968, with a string of 13 victories, including a split decision over former title contender Eddie Machen [ 4] WBA champion Ernie Terrell .[ 5] [ 6] The Ring MagazineNYSAC World Champion Joe Frazier .[ 3]
The bout was held at Madison Square Garden on June 24, 1968. The iconic arena had just opened four months earlier, and Ramos was the first Mexican fighter to appear there.[ 7] [ 1] [ 8] referee's stoppage when he signaled that he was unable to continue.[ 3]
He continued to be ranked as a top heavyweight through the end of the 1960s, but losses to George Chuvalo , Jack O'Halloran ,[ 9] Chuck Wepner (in which Ramos inflicted serious cuts on his opponent but went on to lose by unanimous decision)[ 1] [ 10] gatekeeper for up-and-coming heavyweights in the early 1970s,[ 11]
Outside of the ring, Ramos had roles in the Mexican films Nosotros los feos El Loco Bronco (1989).
He worked as an office manager in the Mexican Navy , resigning in 1995.[ 2]
Manuel Ramos died from a heart attack in Mexico City on June 6, 1999.[ 12]
Professional boxing record [ edit ] 24 Wins (19 knockouts, 5 decisions), 29 Losses (9 knockouts, 19 decisions, 1 disqualification), 3 Draws [ 13] Res. Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes Loss 24-29-3 Bob Hazelton TKO 2 (10) June 30, 1977 Marshall , Texas Loss 24-28-3 Ruben Rivera KO 1 (10) January 1, 1977 Monterrey , Nuevo León date uncertain Loss 24-27-3 Bernardo Mercado KO 5 (8) May 13, 1976 Civic Auditorium , Albuquerque , New Mexico Loss 24-26-3 Fernando Montes DQ 7 (10) October 3, 1975 Nuevo Laredo , Tamaulipas Loss 24-25-3 Moi Martinez Decision 10 (12) November 17, 1974 Reynosa , Tamaulipas Loss 24-24-3 Duane Bobick TKO 7 (10) September 15, 1973 Scope Arena , Norfolk , Virginia Loss 24-23-3 Armando Zanini Decision 8 June 15, 1973 Milan , Lombardy Loss 24-22-3 Luis Faustino Pires Decision 10 May 5, 1973 Ginásio Presidente Médici, Brasília , Distrito Federal Loss 24-21-3 John Hudgins TKO 4 (10) March 24, 1972 International Amphitheatre , Chicago , Illinois Loss 24-20-3 Ron Lyle UD 10 October 9, 1971 Auditorium Arena , Denver , Colorado Loss 24-19-3 Ron Stander UD 10 August 26, 1971 City Auditorium, Omaha , Nebraska Loss 24-18-3 Terry Daniels UD 10 July 26, 1971 Astrodome , Houston , Texas Loss 24-17-3 Elmo Henderson Decision 10 May 14, 1971 Nuevo Laredo , Tamaulipas Loss 24-16-3 Jack Bodell Decision 10 April 13, 1971 Civic Hall , Wolverhampton , West Midlands Loss 24-15-3 Jürgen Blin Decision 10 April 2, 1971 Cologne , North Rhine-Westphalia Win 24-14-3 Joe Murphy Goodwin TKO 3 (10) March 16, 1971 Oklahoma City , Oklahoma Loss 23-14-3 José Roman Decision 10 October 26, 1970 San Juan Draw 23-13-3 Ron Stander Decision 10 September 17, 1970 City Auditorium, Omaha , Nebraska Loss 23-13-2 Jimmy Richards Decision 10 August 29, 1970 Ellis Park Stadium , Johannesburg , Gauteng Loss 23-12-2 Oscar Bonavena KO 1 (10) May 9, 1970 Luna Park , Buenos Aires Loss 23-11-2 Joe Bugner Decision 8 March 24, 1970 Wembley Stadium , London Win 23-10-2 Dub GW Manis TKO 8 (10) March 3, 1970 Oklahoma City , Oklahoma Loss 22-10-2 Chuck Wepner UD 10 January 26, 1970 Madison Square Garden , New York , New York Loss 22-9-2 Jack O'Halloran KO 7 (10) October 17, 1969 The Forum , Inglewood , California Win 22-8-2 Tony Doyle UD 10 September 11, 1969 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Loss 21-8-2 George Chuvalo TKO 5 (10) September 26, 1968 Madison Square Garden , New York , New York Win 21-7-2 Earl Averette TKO 4 (10) August 27, 1968 Municipal Auditorium , San Antonio , Texas Loss 20-7-2 Joe Frazier TKO 2 (15) June 24, 1968 Madison Square Garden , New York , New York NYSAC heavyweight title fight Win 20-6-2 Ron Reiter KO 1 (10) May 4, 1968 Nogales , Veracruz Win 19-6-2 Everett Copeland Decision 10 March 17, 1968 Culiacán , Sinaloa Win 18-6-2 Ernie Terrell UD 10 October 14, 1967 Estadio Azteca , Mexico City Win 17-6-2 Johnny Featherman TKO 3 (10) August 9, 1967 Mérida , Yucatán Win 16-6-2 Floyd Joyner KO 2 (10) May 25, 1967 Puebla , Puebla Win 15-6-2 James J. Woody KO 2 (10) January 29, 1967 El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, Mexico City Win 14-6-2 Max Martinez KO 2 (10) December 19, 1966 Reynosa , Tamaulipas Win 13-6-2 Don Koontz KO 2 (10) October 22, 1966 El Toreo, Mexico City Win 12-6-2 Dave Centi KO 3 (10) September 11, 1966 Plaza de Toros, Ciudad Juárez , Chihuahua Win 11-6-2 Wayne Heath KO 2 (10) August 7, 1966 Plaza México , Mexico City Win 10-6-2 Eddie Machen SD 10 June 3, 1966 Sports Arena , Los Angeles , California Win 9-6-2 Archie Ray TKO 8 (10) May 16, 1966 Veterans Memorial Coliseum , Phoenix , Arizona Win 8-6-2 Lars Olof Norling TKO 8 (10) May 5, 1966 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Win 7-6-2 John Henry Jackson KO 2 (10) April 23, 1966 Pacific International Arena, Portland, Oregon , Oregon Win 6-6-2 Jerry Simms KO 6 (10) March 31, 1966 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Loss 5-6-2 Lars Olof Norling TD 6 (10) December 9, 1965 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California accidental headbutt Draw 5-5-2 George Johnson Decision 10 November 4, 1965 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Loss 5-5-1 Joey Orbillo UD 10 October 7, 1965 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Loss 5-4-1 Wayne Heath SD 10 September 9, 1965 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Loss 5-3-1 Ski Goldstein Decision 10 February 5, 1965 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Draw 5-2-1 Joey Orbillo Decision 8 August 13, 1964 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Loss 5-2 Henry Clark Decision 10 July 16, 1964 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Loss 5-1 Al Carter Decision 10 May 12, 1964 Valley Garden Arena, North Hollywood , California Win 5-0 Sam Pride TKO 3 (10) April 28, 1964 Valley Garden Arena, North Hollywood , California Win 4-0 Al Carter Decision 6 March 17, 1964 Valley Garden Arena, North Hollywood , California Win 3-0 Larry McGee KO 3 (6) February 18, 1964 Valley Garden Arena, North Hollywood , California Win 2-0 Kid Apache KO 4 (8) January 23, 1964 Olympic Auditorium , Los Angeles , California Win 1-0 Indio Lopez KO 1 (12) June 24, 1963 Mexico City Mexico heavyweight title
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