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Victor Emilio Ramírez
Born (1984-03-30) 30 March 1984 (age 40)
Other namesEl Tyson del Abasto
("The Tyson of Abasto")
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins31
Wins by KO25
Losses5
Draws1
No contests1

Victor Emilio Ramírez (born March 30, 1984) is an Argentine former professional boxer. He held the WBO cruiserweight title in 2009 and the IBF cruiserweight from 2015 to 2016. Ramírez announced his retirement in December 2016. He fought once at heavyweight in December 2017.

Professional career

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Early career

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Ramírez made his professional boxing debut at the age of 22 as a heavyweight on April 8, 2006, against 32-year-old Miguel Angel Pacheco at the Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ramírez won the fight via unanimous decision after four rounds. Ramírez then fought three times in the space of five months at the Club El Porvenir in San Miguel del Monte, Buenos Aires winning all fights inside the distance against Roberto Martinez, Jose Norberto Gomez and Mario Javier Moreno. Ramírez suffered his first defeat on his 7th fight in December 2006 against Sebastian Ignacio Ceballos via majority decision with judges scores of 56–59, 56–57 and 57½–57½.

Ramírez took six months out before returning in June 2007 against Claudio Carlos Roque Fernandez, who outweighed Ramírez by over 100 pounds. In a scheduled six round bout, the fight ended as no contest in round two as the ring crumbled by the weight of the boxers and the referee. Over the next year, Ramírez racked up a five fight win streak before winning his first title at cruiserweight against Mauro Adrian Ordiales (20–4, 19 KOs), retiring him after 11 rounds. Ramírez claimed the vacant South American cruiserweight title with the win. His next fight in December 2008, Ramírez retained the title and won the vacant WBO Latino cruiserweight title with a 2nd round knockout off Hector Ricardo Sotelo. Sotelo was down twice in the 1st round & once in the 2nd round.

WBO cruiserweight champion

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Ramírez vs. Alekseyev

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Ramírez fought the undefeated Aleksandr Alekseyev (16–0, 15 KOs) at the Burg-Waechter Castello in Düsseldorf, Germany, on January 17, 2009, for the vacant interim WBO world cruiserweight title. Alekseyev entered as the WBO # 2 cruiserweight contender, while Ramírez entered as the WBO # 7 cruiserweight contender. Alekseyev's corner threw in the towel after round 9, giving Ramírez his first world title.[1]

Ramírez vs. Ismailov

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Ramírez was promoted to full title holder and made his first defence against 35 year old Ali Ismailov in May 2009 in his native Argentina. In a fight were no knockdowns occurred, Ramírez retained his world title via split decision. Two judges scored it for Ramírez at 116–112 and 115–113 and one judge had it for Ismailov 115–113.[2]

Ramírez vs. Huck

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It was announced that Ramírez would make his second defence on August 29, 2009, against former IBF world title challenger Marco Huck (25–1, 20 KOs) at the Gerry Weber Stadium in Germany.[3][4] Huck won the WBO cruiserweight title via a unanimous decision with two judges scoring it 116–111 and the third judge scoring it 115–112. Huck had a point deducted in round 12 following repeated low blows. Ramírez loudly disapproved of Huck claiming victory when the final bell sounded, and disagreed with the verdict. Huck went on to defend the title a record equalling 13 times.[5][6]

Comeback in 2013

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Ramírez returned to boxing at the age of 28 in December 2013 in Argentina against Thabiso Mogale (14–13–2, 9 KOs) in a scheduled four round fight, winning via first round knockout.[7]

IBF Latino cruiserweight

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In his next fight in January 2014, Ramírez won a 10 round unanimous decision (100–90, 100–90, 98–92) to win the vacant IBF Latino cruiserweight title.[8] Ramírez successfully defended the title four times in 2014, winning all the fights inside the distance. At the end of 2014, his record was 21 wins, 2 losses with 17 wins by way of knockout.

IBF cruiserweight champion

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Ramírez vs. Afolabi

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With successive defences of the Latino title, Ramírez climbed the IBF rankings earning him a fight for the interim IBF cruiserweight title against Ola Afolabi (21–3–4, 10 KOs). The fight took place on April 10, 2015, at the Villa La Ñata Sporting Club in Benavídez, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The winner would then go on to fight IBF champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez, who was nursing an elbow injury.[9][10] They went the full 12 round distance as Ramírez became a two time world champion with the judges scoring it 115–111, 115–111 and 116–111 in his favour. Afolabi appeared to win the seventh and ninth rounds, and perhaps the tenth, outworking Ramírez technically to some degree. After issuing Afolabi two warnings for low blows, referee Pete Podgorski penalized Afolabi two points in the eleventh round for a flagrant low blow. Without the two point deduction, Afolabi had to win one more round for the fight to end in a majority draw.[11]

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In June 2015, it was finally announced that Ramírez would fight full IBF champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez in Argentina on July 25. The fight was postponed to a future date in September.[12][13] In September, Ramírez was made full titleholder after the IBF stripped Hernandez, declining him a chance to reschedule the fight for a second time. Hernandez hadn't defended the title in 13 months.[14][15]

Ramírez vs. McKenzie

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On September 22, it was confirmed that Ramírez would make his first defence of his IBF title against journeyman Ovill McKenzie (25–12, 13 KOs) on October 2 in Buenos Aires. McKenzie was on a four fight unbeaten run.[16] Ramírez retained his world title after the fight ended in a split decision draw after 12 rounds in a fight many thought McKenzie had done enough to win. Promoter Frank Warren said he believed McKenzie deserves an immediate rematch. In the post fight interviews, McKenzie said, "The only thing that's bruised on me is my hands and my faith in the IBF." One judge had the fight 114–114, while the other two had it 115–113 for either fighter.[17][18][19]

Ramírez vs. Lebedev

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Following the draw against McKenzie, Ramírez quickly began pursuing a unification match against WBA champion Denis Lebedev. It was announced the fight would take place on April 20, 2016, in Moscow. The fight was later rescheduled for May 21 and supposed to be a co-feature with WBC heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin, until it was cancelled when Povetkin tested positive for drugs.[20][21] Ramírez was no match for Lebedev in losing in just two rounds. Lebedev put Ramírez down in the 2nd round after a fairly even first round. Lebedev finished Ramírez off with a flurry of shots that had him turning his back to Lebedev at one point before it was halted. The fight was stopped at 1:57 of the round by referee Steve Smoger.[22][23]

Temporary retirement

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On December 27, 2016, Ramírez announced his retirement from boxing. Citing that he no longer had motivation, "I do not want to come back to the ring to fight. I got tired of training and having to lose weight. No more."[24]

Heavyweight

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Ramírez fought at the China show in Beijing, China on December 18, 2017 against undefeated Chinese heavyweight contender Zhang Junlong (17-0, 17 KOs). Junlong's WBA Oceania title was at stake. Zhang put Ramírez down twice with vicious body shots. He was badly hurt and never get up. Referee Ferlin Marsh stopped the one-sided fight at 1:36 in the opening round. This was the sixth WBA Oceania heavyweight title defence for Zhang, who knocked out all the challengers in one or two rounds.[25] This fight has since been removed from Boxing record database website BoxRec. It is unclear if this was an exhibition fightt or if the bout even took place.

Professional boxing record

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38 fights 31 wins 5 losses
By knockout 25 3
By decision 5 2
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
38 Win 31–5–1 (1) Ricky Torrez KO 1 (10) 2024-11-23 Polideportivo vecinal, San Francisco Solano, Argentina Retained South American heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBA Fedebol heavyweight title
37 Loss 30–5–1 (1) Peter Kadiru RTD 8 (12) 2024-03-16 Vogelsanghalle Stralsund, Stralsund, Germany For vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title
36 Win 30–4–1 (1) Esteban Raul Lopez DQ 8 (10) 2023-09-02 Estadio José María Gatica, Villa Domínico, Argentina Won vacant South American heavyweight title
35 Win 29–4–1 (1) Carlos Adán Jerez TKO 3 (6) 2023-07-29 Club Atlético River Plate, Buenos Aires, Argentina
34 Win 28–4–1 (1) Hector Carlos Santana KO 2 (8) 2022-11-11 Polideportivo Butalo, Santa Rosa, Argentina
33 Loss 27–4–1 (1) Arslan Yallyev RTD 7 (10) 2021-04-01 Basket-Hall, Krasnodar, Russia
32 Win 27–3–1 (1) Julio Enrique Cuellar Cabrera TKO 1 (10) 2019-10-25 Centro de Eventos, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
31 Win 26–3–1 (1) Dany Lobo KO 1 (8) 2019-08-16 Salon de Usos Multiples Municipal, Lonquimay, Argentina
30 Win 25–3–1 (1) Jorge Dario Tartuferi KO 2 (6) 2019-05-24 Polideportivo Municipal, Centenario, Argentina
29 Win 24–3–1 (1) Wilfredo German Arce TKO 1 (6) 2019-03-23 Club Costa Brava, General Rodríguez, Argentina
28 Win 23–3–1 (1) Cristhian Nazareno Fernandez KO 1 (8) 2019-02-09 Club Salto Uruguayo, Salto, Uruguay
27 Loss 22–3–1 (1) Denis Lebedev TKO 2 (12) 2016-05-21 Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, Russia Lost IBF cruiserweight title
26 Draw 22–2–1 (1) Ovill McKenzie SD 12 (12) 2015-10-02 Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Tigre Partido, Argentina Retained IBF cruiserweight title
25 Win 22–2 (1) Ola Afolabi UD 12 (12) 2015-04-10 Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Tigre Partido, Argentina Won Interim IBF cruiserweight title
24 Win 21–2 (1) Deon Elam KO 2 (10) 2014-10-31 Teatro Griego Juan Pablo Segundo, San Martín, Argentina Retained IBF Latino cruiserweight title
23 Win 20–2 (1) Cleiton Conceição KO 4 (10) 2014-07-19 Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Tigre Partido, Argentina Retained IBF Latino cruiserweight title
22 Win 19–2 (1) Glendy Hernandez TKO 4 (10) 2014-03-21 Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Tigre Partido, Argentina Retained IBF Latino cruiserweight title
21 Win 18–2 (1) Danny Santiago TKO 4 (10) 2014-01-31 Piso de los Deportes, Mar del Plata, Argentina Retained IBF Latino cruiserweight title
20 Win 17–2 (1) Mariano Ruben Diaz Strunz UD 10 (10) 2014-01-04 Piso de los Deportes, Mar del Plata, Argentina Won vacant IBF Latino cruiserweight title
19 Win 16–2 (1) Thabiso Mogale TKO 1 (4) 2013-12-21 Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Tigre Partido, Argentina
18 Loss 15–2 (1) Marco Huck UD 12 (12) 2009-08-29 Gerry Weber Stadium, Halle, Germany Lost WBO cruiserweight title
17 Win 15–1 (1) Ali Ismayilov SD 12 (12) 2009-05-16 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina Retained WBO cruiserweight title
16 Win 14–1 (1) Aleksandr Alekseyev RTD 9 (12) 2009-01-17 Castello Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany Won Interim WBO cruiserweight title
15 Win 13–1 (1) Hector Ricardo Sotelo TKO 2 (12) 2008-12-04 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina Retained South American cruiserweight title;
Won vacant WBO Latino cruiserweight title
14 Win 12–1 (1) Mauro Adrian Ordiales RTD 11 (12) 2008-08-30 Ce.De.M. N° 2, Caseros, Argentina Won vacant South American cruiserweight title
13 Win 11–1 (1) Mauro Adrian Ordiales MD 6 (6) 2008-05-10 Club Huracán, Tres Arroyos, Argentina
12 Win 10–1 (1) Ivan Carlos Protti TKO 4 (6) 2008-02-23 Club Social y Deportivo, Mar de Ajó, Argentina
11 Win 9–1 (1) Adolfo Obando TKO 2 (6) 2007-12-14 Polideportivo Municipal Carlos Cerutti, Córdoba, Argentina
10 Win 8–1 (1) Cesar Dario Heredia TKO 1 (4) 2007-08-18 Club Tomás de Rocamora, Concepción del Uruguay, Argentina
9 Win 7–1 (1) Miguel Angel Morales RTD 2 (6) 2007-07-21 Club Estudiantes, Santa Rosa, Argentina
8 NC 6–1 (1) Claudio Carlos Roque Fernandez NC 2 (6) 2007-06-08 Escuela Nº 6, San Carlos de Bolívar, Argentina The ring collapsed during fight
7 Loss 6–1 Sebastian Ignacio Ceballos MD 6 (6) 2006-12-22 Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, Buenos Aires, Argentina
6 Win 6–0 Fernando Sebastian Santander KO 1 (6) 2006-11-24 Club Tomás de Rocamora, Concepción del Uruguay, Argentina
5 Win 5–0 Ivan Carlos Protti TKO 1 (4) 2006-10-14 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina
4 Win 4–0 Mario Javier Moreno TKO 1 (4) 2006-09-15 Club El Porvenir, Lanús Partido, Argentina
3 Win 3–0 Jose Norberto Gomez TKO 2 (4) 2006-07-14 Club Social y Recreativo, Curuzú Cuatiá, Argentina
2 Win 2–0 Roberto Martinez TKO 2 (4) 2006-05-19 Club El Porvenir, Lanús Partido, Argentina
1 Win 1–0 Miguel Angel Pacheco UD 4 (4) 2006-04-08 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Victor Emilio Ramirez Stops Alexander Alekseev, Wins Title - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 18 January 2009. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  2. ^ "Ramirez keeps WBO belt! - World boxing - Boxing news - BOXNEWS.com.ua". www.boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-12-29.
  3. ^ "Huck-Ramirez set for 8/29! - World boxing - Boxing news - BOXNEWS.com.ua". www.boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  4. ^ "Huck, Ramirez work out! - World boxing - Boxing news - BOXNEWS.com.ua". www.boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  5. ^ SportBox (2013-10-13), Marco Huck vs Victor Emilio Ramirez, archived from the original on 2021-12-15, retrieved 2016-12-31
  6. ^ "Huck dethrones Ramirez! - World boxing - Boxing news - BOXNEWS.com.ua". www.boxnews.com.ua. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  7. ^ boxeodelujo (2013-12-22), Victor RAMIREZ vs Thabiso MOGALE - Full Fight - Pelea Completa, archived from the original on 2021-12-15, retrieved 2016-12-31
  8. ^ Fans Lite (2016-12-25), Victor Emilio Ramirez vs Mariano Ruben Diaz Strunz ✓ BOXING FULL FIGHT ✓ Fans lite, retrieved 2016-12-31[dead link]
  9. ^ "Ola Afolabi vs. Victor Emilio Ramirez for interim IBF cruiserweight title - Boxing News". Boxing News 24. 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  10. ^ "IBF orders Ola Afolabi-Victor Emilio Ramirez for rare interim title - The Ring". The Ring. 2015-01-06. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
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  12. ^ "Cruiserweight Hernandez to return vs. Ramirez". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  13. ^ "Yoan Pablo Hernandez vs. Victor Ramirez Pushed Back - Boxing News". www.boxingscene.com. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  14. ^ "Yoan Pablo Hernandez stripped of IBF title, Ramirez now champion - Boxing News". Boxing News 24. 2015-09-22. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  15. ^ "Hernandez stripped, IBF cruiser belt to Ramirez • Boxing News". Boxing News. 2015-09-21. Archived from the original on 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  16. ^ "Argentina's Ramirez to defend title vs. McKenzie". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
  17. ^ "Frank Warren: Ovill McKenzie deserves immediate rematch with Victor Emilio Ramirez - Boxing News". Boxing News. 2015-10-04. Retrieved 2016-12-31.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jorge Castro
South American
cruiserweight champion

30 August 2008 – 17 January 2009
Won interim title
Vacant
Title next held by
Rogelio Omar Rossi
Vacant
Title last held by
Ali Ismayilov
WBO Latino
cruiserweight champion

4 December 2008 – 17 January 2009
Won interim title
Vacant
Title next held by
Laudelino Barros
Vacant
Title last held by
Jaime Quinonez
IBF Latino
cruiserweight champion

4 January 2014 – 10 April 2015
Won interim title
Vacant
Title next held by
Claudio Squeo
Vacant
Title last held by
Leandro Daniel Robutti
South American
heavyweight champion

2 September 2023 – present
Incumbent
New title WBA Fedebol
heavyweight champion

23 November 2024 – present
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Enzo Maccarinelli
WBO cruiserweight champion
Interim title

17 January 2009 – 14 July 2008
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Ola Afolabi
Preceded by
David Haye
Vacated
WBO cruiserweight champion
14 July 2008 – 29 August 2009
Succeeded by
New title IBF cruiserweight champion
Interim title

10 April 2015 – 22 September 2015
Promoted
Vacant
Preceded by IBF cruiserweight champion
22 September 2015 – 21 May 2016
Succeeded by