Cresencio loses coin toss in
finals!
Oxnard, Calif. - Oct. 9, 2006
Cresencio Ramos and Ray Ximenez both lost close bouts in the finals of this years PAL Nationals in
Oxnard, Calif. Cresencio had a good week winning a 2-1 decision over Ruben Ozuna (Wauchula, Fla) and
a RSCO-2 win over Jesus Gomez (Glendale, Calif.). His finals matchup was against Manuel Robles
(Paramont, Calif.). It could not have been any closer as Robles scored the 4-1 judges poll decision over
Ramos. Going into the 3rd and final round Ramos held a 2-0 points lead (equivalent to being up two
touchdowns with 2 minutes to go in the 4th Qtr.) over Robles so the game plan was simple; MOVE. Ramos
decided to exchange punches with Robles in the final seconds of the round allowing Robles to tie up to
score at 2-2. After a review of the scores the bout had a 2nd tie in the total punch count, 5-5. The third and
final deciding factor in such cases is to ask each judges opinion on who they think won the bout. After this
review Robles was given a 4-1 decision. Ray Ximenez also enjoyed a good week winning a 14-9 decision
over Antonio Magruder (Suitland, Md).& a 19-15 dec.over Erik Ruiz (Oxnard, Calif). to advance into the
finals in the 101 lbs/13-14 division. Ximenez ended up losing a close 3-1 decision over the popular
Christian Navarro (Los Angeles, Calif) to claim the silver medal along with Cresencio Ramos.
Celina Salazar was the only other medalist (bronze) as she dropped at 20-4 decision to defending National
Champion Ronica Jefferies (Brooklyn, NY.). Jefferies is fresh off silver medal finish at this years Pan
American Games in Argentina. Jefferies advanced to the finals with the win over Salazar and claimed a
14-8 win over the 4 time National Champion and current #1 ranked female in the nation, Jennifer Han (El
Paso, Tx.)
Hector Ramos had a disappointing showing losing a tie-breaker (1-1) to Aaron Besinger (Colorado
Springs, Co.). Jairo Martinez late rally came up short losing a 19-12 decision to Edwin Soto-Badillo (New
Haven, Conn.). Christian Santibanes had a rough night vs three time national champion(2 Ringisde World
Championships & Silver Gloves) Marshall Sanchez (Houston, Tx.) losing a 4-1 decision.
All of these bouts are available for download at OxnardPalBoxing.com.
finals!
Oxnard, Calif. - Oct. 9, 2006
Cresencio Ramos and Ray Ximenez both lost close bouts in the finals of this years PAL Nationals in
Oxnard, Calif. Cresencio had a good week winning a 2-1 decision over Ruben Ozuna (Wauchula, Fla) and
a RSCO-2 win over Jesus Gomez (Glendale, Calif.). His finals matchup was against Manuel Robles
(Paramont, Calif.). It could not have been any closer as Robles scored the 4-1 judges poll decision over
Ramos. Going into the 3rd and final round Ramos held a 2-0 points lead (equivalent to being up two
touchdowns with 2 minutes to go in the 4th Qtr.) over Robles so the game plan was simple; MOVE. Ramos
decided to exchange punches with Robles in the final seconds of the round allowing Robles to tie up to
score at 2-2. After a review of the scores the bout had a 2nd tie in the total punch count, 5-5. The third and
final deciding factor in such cases is to ask each judges opinion on who they think won the bout. After this
review Robles was given a 4-1 decision. Ray Ximenez also enjoyed a good week winning a 14-9 decision
over Antonio Magruder (Suitland, Md).& a 19-15 dec.over Erik Ruiz (Oxnard, Calif). to advance into the
finals in the 101 lbs/13-14 division. Ximenez ended up losing a close 3-1 decision over the popular
Christian Navarro (Los Angeles, Calif) to claim the silver medal along with Cresencio Ramos.
Celina Salazar was the only other medalist (bronze) as she dropped at 20-4 decision to defending National
Champion Ronica Jefferies (Brooklyn, NY.). Jefferies is fresh off silver medal finish at this years Pan
American Games in Argentina. Jefferies advanced to the finals with the win over Salazar and claimed a
14-8 win over the 4 time National Champion and current #1 ranked female in the nation, Jennifer Han (El
Paso, Tx.)
Hector Ramos had a disappointing showing losing a tie-breaker (1-1) to Aaron Besinger (Colorado
Springs, Co.). Jairo Martinez late rally came up short losing a 19-12 decision to Edwin Soto-Badillo (New
Haven, Conn.). Christian Santibanes had a rough night vs three time national champion(2 Ringisde World
Championships & Silver Gloves) Marshall Sanchez (Houston, Tx.) losing a 4-1 decision.
All of these bouts are available for download at OxnardPalBoxing.com.
Ramos chosen to represent
Team USA at World Cup!
Sept. 30, 2006
Hector Ramos will have a busy schedule this October. Ramos who departs to the National Pal's today in
Oxnard, Calif. will be the light welterweight representative at the World Cup for Team USA in Baku,
Azerbaijan.
Ramos will depart to Baku one day after he arrives back home from Oxnard, on Oct.10.
I had no idea where the hell Baku, Azerbaijan was at a few days ago. To learn more about this city click
photo below.
Team USA at World Cup!
Sept. 30, 2006
Hector Ramos will have a busy schedule this October. Ramos who departs to the National Pal's today in
Oxnard, Calif. will be the light welterweight representative at the World Cup for Team USA in Baku,
Azerbaijan.
Ramos will depart to Baku one day after he arrives back home from Oxnard, on Oct.10.
I had no idea where the hell Baku, Azerbaijan was at a few days ago. To learn more about this city click
photo below.
Team USA struggles at World
Cup!
Oct. 22, 2006
Hector Ramos along with most members of Team USA struggled vs the top boxers in the world. Team
USA lost 7 out of 9 bouts vs Azerbaijan on October 16, 8 out of 8 bouts vs Cuba on Oct. 17 and 5 out of
8 bouts vs Kazakhstan on Oct. 20. Cuba walked away with the tournaments victory along with 40,000 in
cash. Team USA brought home 10,000.
Three of those loses was by Hector.
It's difficult enough boxing against the top boxers in the world in your weight class - try fighting the best
boxers in the world 15 pounds over your natural weight come fight time! That's exactly what Hector had to
do vs, Azerbaijan, Cuba and Pakistan. In order to prevent a disqualification to Team USA's lightweight
(Danny Garcia, 132) who was overweight by 4 pounds Hector was asked to move up a weight class to
152. Hector accepted the challenge but had to come back home without a win. Danny Garcia was KO'd
after his first bout vs Azerbaijan and was not allowed to compete vs Cuba & Kazakhstan.
Hector lost a decision to 2000 & 2004 Olympian, Ruslan Khairov - welterweight (152lbs), Cuba's
welterweight Olympian - Deas Noeiuis & Kazakhstan's top boxer, Zhenis Nurgozhin.
Next up for the Hector will be a dual meet vs Ukraine here in the United States --- at 141 !
Cup!
Oct. 22, 2006
Hector Ramos along with most members of Team USA struggled vs the top boxers in the world. Team
USA lost 7 out of 9 bouts vs Azerbaijan on October 16, 8 out of 8 bouts vs Cuba on Oct. 17 and 5 out of
8 bouts vs Kazakhstan on Oct. 20. Cuba walked away with the tournaments victory along with 40,000 in
cash. Team USA brought home 10,000.
Three of those loses was by Hector.
It's difficult enough boxing against the top boxers in the world in your weight class - try fighting the best
boxers in the world 15 pounds over your natural weight come fight time! That's exactly what Hector had to
do vs, Azerbaijan, Cuba and Pakistan. In order to prevent a disqualification to Team USA's lightweight
(Danny Garcia, 132) who was overweight by 4 pounds Hector was asked to move up a weight class to
152. Hector accepted the challenge but had to come back home without a win. Danny Garcia was KO'd
after his first bout vs Azerbaijan and was not allowed to compete vs Cuba & Kazakhstan.
Hector lost a decision to 2000 & 2004 Olympian, Ruslan Khairov - welterweight (152lbs), Cuba's
welterweight Olympian - Deas Noeiuis & Kazakhstan's top boxer, Zhenis Nurgozhin.
Next up for the Hector will be a dual meet vs Ukraine here in the United States --- at 141 !
Ramos off to Baku, Azerbaijan!
Oct. 12, 2006
Hector Ramos started his journey to the other side of the world this afternoon. First stop is
Washington D.C. where he'll meet other members of Team USA. Ramos is scheduled to
arrive to Baku Oct. 14. Ramos will be the only Texan on the team. USA will get to get a first
hand look at a preview of what might be the Olympians in Beijing - 2008.
The 3rd Qtr. rankings were posted at USABOXING.ORG and Hector will once again begin this
Qtr. as the #1 ranked boxer in the nation.
Link to Story TEAM USA arrives in BAKU!
Oct. 12, 2006
Hector Ramos started his journey to the other side of the world this afternoon. First stop is
Washington D.C. where he'll meet other members of Team USA. Ramos is scheduled to
arrive to Baku Oct. 14. Ramos will be the only Texan on the team. USA will get to get a first
hand look at a preview of what might be the Olympians in Beijing - 2008.
The 3rd Qtr. rankings were posted at USABOXING.ORG and Hector will once again begin this
Qtr. as the #1 ranked boxer in the nation.
Link to Story TEAM USA arrives in BAKU!
Ramos wins LBC Championship!
Nov.19, 2006 - San Antonio, Tx
Hector Ramos scored a TKO-2 win and a unanimous decision victory this past weekend at the South
Texas LBC tournament. With the victory Ramos advanced to the State Tournament in March 2007.
Hector Ramos vs Cory Smith, Anne Wolfe Gym - Austin, Tx.. Hector used his superior speed and
power punching to discourage the valiant attack of Smith. Anne Wolfe was forced to call a halt to the bout
in the 2nd round after a standing 8 count.
Hector Ramos vs Jesse Saldivar, Brownsville, Tx. Saldivar put up a good effort in trying to upset the
#1 rank boxer in the nation. Saldivar's attack made Hector step it up a notch and dominate the fight over 4
rounds. In the end Ramos would claim the 4 round unanimous decision.
Billy Polson vs Obioha Nwgawh, Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tx. Polson faded late in the fight and
allowed Nwgawh to comeback and score the victory.
Celina Salazar - unopposed (Advances to State Tournament)
Nov.19, 2006 - San Antonio, Tx
Hector Ramos scored a TKO-2 win and a unanimous decision victory this past weekend at the South
Texas LBC tournament. With the victory Ramos advanced to the State Tournament in March 2007.
Hector Ramos vs Cory Smith, Anne Wolfe Gym - Austin, Tx.. Hector used his superior speed and
power punching to discourage the valiant attack of Smith. Anne Wolfe was forced to call a halt to the bout
in the 2nd round after a standing 8 count.
Hector Ramos vs Jesse Saldivar, Brownsville, Tx. Saldivar put up a good effort in trying to upset the
#1 rank boxer in the nation. Saldivar's attack made Hector step it up a notch and dominate the fight over 4
rounds. In the end Ramos would claim the 4 round unanimous decision.
Billy Polson vs Obioha Nwgawh, Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio, Tx. Polson faded late in the fight and
allowed Nwgawh to comeback and score the victory.
Celina Salazar - unopposed (Advances to State Tournament)
Ramos Halloween Bash 3!
Oct. 27 - San Antonio, Texas
Our 3rd annual Halloween party had a great turnout thanks to the help of all of our volunteers. We'd like
to thank everyone who donated their time & money to help this year be a success.
Winners and group photos.
Photos
PHOTOS - 2006 World Cup - Baku
MYSPACE - MYSPACE.COM/RAMOSBOXINGTEAM
NEW PAGE - HECTOR RAMOS - UP CLOSE
Oct. 27 - San Antonio, Texas
Our 3rd annual Halloween party had a great turnout thanks to the help of all of our volunteers. We'd like
to thank everyone who donated their time & money to help this year be a success.
Winners and group photos.
Photos
PHOTOS - 2006 World Cup - Baku
MYSPACE - MYSPACE.COM/RAMOSBOXINGTEAM
NEW PAGE - HECTOR RAMOS - UP CLOSE
ELITE BOXERS FROM THE UNITED
STATES AND UKRAINE TO FACE OFF IN
HARVEY, ILLINOIS
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – The top Olympic-style boxers from the United States and
Ukraine will face off on December 2 in Harvey, Ill., at the Restoration Ministries’ Harvey Boxing
Club. The USA vs. Ukraine Dual will be the first direct meeting between the two countries since
2003, when the U.S. team traveled to Ukraine for two events in Kiev and Donetsk. The event is the
first dual in the United States since the USA vs. Belarus Dual in January.
The USA vs. Ukraine Dual will be the first international event of the year for featherweight Johnny
Narvaez (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.); lightweight Luis Ramos (Santa Ana, Calif.); welterweight Keith
Thurman (Oldsmar, Fla.); light heavyweight Alfonso Lopez (Huntsville, Texas) and heavyweight
David Carey (Anchorage, Alaska). 2005 Golden Gloves light flyweight champion Roberto Ceron
(Doraville, Ga.); two-time U.S. Championships bantamweight bronze medalist David Clark (San
Diego, Calif./NMU); 2006 U.S. Championships light welterweight silver medalist Hector Ramos
(San Antonio, Texas); 2006 U.S. Championships middleweight silver medalist Shawn Porter
(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) and super heavyweight Lucas Runion (College Park, Md.) will round out the
U.S. team. Ceron and Clark will be boxing for the second time at the Harvey Boxing Club after
competing in the USA vs. Azerbaijan Dual in 2005.
The delegation from Ukraine boasts a 2004 Olympian and silver medalist from the 2005 World
Championships. Bantamweight Maksym Tretyak represented Ukraine in the 2004 Olympics in
Athens, Greece while light heavyweight Ismayel Sillakh won a silver medal at the recent World
Championships in Mianyang, China.
The United States team will be led by USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Dan Campbell
(Colorado Springs, Colo.); Mario L’Esperance (Vacaville, Calif.); and Harry Thomas (Houston,
Texas).
The Olympic-style boxing dual event will provide critical international experience for all 11 of the
United States boxers. With the Olympic Team Trials quickly approaching, all of the United States
team members are attempting to gain extensive experience with different styles of boxing to prepare
them for major international competitions such as the World Championships, Pan American Games
and Olympic Games.
The 2006 event is the fifth straight Olympic-style dual at the Harvey Boxing Club. The annual event
serves as a fundraiser for the Harvey Restoration Ministries, a Christian-based residential recovery
program for men battling drug addictions. Over the years, the Ministries have become a beacon of
hope in a community filled with poverty, violence, drugs, and gangs. Today, they reach out to all
segments of the population with a special emphasis on children and teens. The Harvey Boxing Club
trains at-risk, underprivileged boys and girls ages 8 to 18 to be champions in the ring and in life. At
the Harvey Boxing Club, at-risk youth learn the sport of boxing while they develop discipline, self-
motivation and confidence. The Harvey Boxing Club hosted the USA vs. Dominican Republic Dual in
2002, USA vs. Ireland Dual in 2003, the USA vs. Kazakhstan Dual in 2004, and the USA vs.
Azerbaijan Dual in 2005.
Team USA Roster
106 lbs: Roberto Ceron, Lawrenceville, Ga.
112 lbs: Oscar Venegas, Maywood, Calif.
119 lbs: David Clark, San Diego, Calif./NMU
125 lbs: Johnny Narvaez, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
132 lbs: Luis Ramos, Santa Ana, Calif.
141 lbs: Hector Ramos, San Antonio, Texas
152 lbs: Keith Thurman, Oldsmar, Fla.
165 lbs: Shawn Porter, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
178 lbs: Alfonso Lopez, Huntsville, Texas
201 lbs: David Carey, Anchorage, Alaska
201+ lbs: Lucas Runion, College Park, Md.
Team Ukraine Roster
106 lbs: Vitaliy Volkov
112 lbs: Georgy Chygaev
119 lbs: Maksym Tretyak
125 lbs: Dmytro Bulenkov
132 lbs: Oleksandr Klyuchko
141 lbs: Mykola Semenyaha
152 lbs: Oleksandr Strets’kyy
165 lbs: Oleksandr Usyk
178 lbs: Ismayl Sillakh
201 lbs: Denys Poyatskya
201+ lbs: Vyacheslav Glazkov
STATES AND UKRAINE TO FACE OFF IN
HARVEY, ILLINOIS
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. – The top Olympic-style boxers from the United States and
Ukraine will face off on December 2 in Harvey, Ill., at the Restoration Ministries’ Harvey Boxing
Club. The USA vs. Ukraine Dual will be the first direct meeting between the two countries since
2003, when the U.S. team traveled to Ukraine for two events in Kiev and Donetsk. The event is the
first dual in the United States since the USA vs. Belarus Dual in January.
The USA vs. Ukraine Dual will be the first international event of the year for featherweight Johnny
Narvaez (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.); lightweight Luis Ramos (Santa Ana, Calif.); welterweight Keith
Thurman (Oldsmar, Fla.); light heavyweight Alfonso Lopez (Huntsville, Texas) and heavyweight
David Carey (Anchorage, Alaska). 2005 Golden Gloves light flyweight champion Roberto Ceron
(Doraville, Ga.); two-time U.S. Championships bantamweight bronze medalist David Clark (San
Diego, Calif./NMU); 2006 U.S. Championships light welterweight silver medalist Hector Ramos
(San Antonio, Texas); 2006 U.S. Championships middleweight silver medalist Shawn Porter
(Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) and super heavyweight Lucas Runion (College Park, Md.) will round out the
U.S. team. Ceron and Clark will be boxing for the second time at the Harvey Boxing Club after
competing in the USA vs. Azerbaijan Dual in 2005.
The delegation from Ukraine boasts a 2004 Olympian and silver medalist from the 2005 World
Championships. Bantamweight Maksym Tretyak represented Ukraine in the 2004 Olympics in
Athens, Greece while light heavyweight Ismayel Sillakh won a silver medal at the recent World
Championships in Mianyang, China.
The United States team will be led by USA Boxing National Director of Coaching Dan Campbell
(Colorado Springs, Colo.); Mario L’Esperance (Vacaville, Calif.); and Harry Thomas (Houston,
Texas).
The Olympic-style boxing dual event will provide critical international experience for all 11 of the
United States boxers. With the Olympic Team Trials quickly approaching, all of the United States
team members are attempting to gain extensive experience with different styles of boxing to prepare
them for major international competitions such as the World Championships, Pan American Games
and Olympic Games.
The 2006 event is the fifth straight Olympic-style dual at the Harvey Boxing Club. The annual event
serves as a fundraiser for the Harvey Restoration Ministries, a Christian-based residential recovery
program for men battling drug addictions. Over the years, the Ministries have become a beacon of
hope in a community filled with poverty, violence, drugs, and gangs. Today, they reach out to all
segments of the population with a special emphasis on children and teens. The Harvey Boxing Club
trains at-risk, underprivileged boys and girls ages 8 to 18 to be champions in the ring and in life. At
the Harvey Boxing Club, at-risk youth learn the sport of boxing while they develop discipline, self-
motivation and confidence. The Harvey Boxing Club hosted the USA vs. Dominican Republic Dual in
2002, USA vs. Ireland Dual in 2003, the USA vs. Kazakhstan Dual in 2004, and the USA vs.
Azerbaijan Dual in 2005.
Team USA Roster
106 lbs: Roberto Ceron, Lawrenceville, Ga.
112 lbs: Oscar Venegas, Maywood, Calif.
119 lbs: David Clark, San Diego, Calif./NMU
125 lbs: Johnny Narvaez, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
132 lbs: Luis Ramos, Santa Ana, Calif.
141 lbs: Hector Ramos, San Antonio, Texas
152 lbs: Keith Thurman, Oldsmar, Fla.
165 lbs: Shawn Porter, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
178 lbs: Alfonso Lopez, Huntsville, Texas
201 lbs: David Carey, Anchorage, Alaska
201+ lbs: Lucas Runion, College Park, Md.
Team Ukraine Roster
106 lbs: Vitaliy Volkov
112 lbs: Georgy Chygaev
119 lbs: Maksym Tretyak
125 lbs: Dmytro Bulenkov
132 lbs: Oleksandr Klyuchko
141 lbs: Mykola Semenyaha
152 lbs: Oleksandr Strets’kyy
165 lbs: Oleksandr Usyk
178 lbs: Ismayl Sillakh
201 lbs: Denys Poyatskya
201+ lbs: Vyacheslav Glazkov
Ramos drops decision vs Ukraine!
Dec. 4, 2006 - Harvey, ILL.
Hector Ramos dropped a 21-13 decision to Ukraine over the weekend. After viewing the fight it seemed much
closer than what the scored indicated.
FOUR UNITED STATES BOXERS WIN BOUTS AT THE USA VS. UKRAINE DUAL
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - For the fifth straight year, boxing and charity were combined into one
outstanding event at the annual Restoration Ministries Fight Night in Harvey, Ill. Elite boxers from the United States
and Ukraine faced off in nine Olympic-style boxing matches in the first USA vs. Ukraine Dual since 2003.
The international dual event provided the athletes with critical international experience as the 2008 Olympic Games
in Beijing grow closer. The light flyweight division opened competition with a battle between 2005 Golden Gloves
champion Roberto Ceron (Lawrenceville, Ga.) and Georgy Chygaev of Ukraine. Chygaev rushed at Ceron from the
opening bell and moved out to the early lead, taking a 9-5 advantage after one round. Chygaev doubled his lead
at the end of two rounds, moving out to a 16-8 lead at the midway point of the bout. Despite Ceron’s attempts, he
could not overcome the deficit and dropped a 40-21 final decision.
Bantamweight David Clark (San Diego, Calif.) climbed through the ropes for the second straight year at the Harvey
Boxing Club, hoping to record his first international victory. Clark took on 2004 Olympian Maksym Tretyak of
Ukraine in the second contested bout of the evening. Once again, the Ukrainian boxer came flying out of the gates,
moving out to the early lead. Clark attempted to return fire and began to come back from his early deficit. Tretyak
took a 12-7 lead after two rounds but Clark continued to throw heavy blows in the third round to pull within three
points as the final round began. Clark pressed the action, landing heavy shots on the ropes but fell just short,
dropping a 23-21 decision to Tretyak.
In featherweight action, Johnny Narvaez (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) boxed in his first international bout, taking on Dmytro
Bulenkov of Ukraine in the third bout of the evening. Narvaez grabbed the early momentum in the bout, taking a
three-point lead after one round. Bulenkov came storming back in the second stanza, taking a six-point advantage
at the midway point. The Ukrainian continued to build on his advantage over the final four minutes to win a 31-16
final decision.
Lightweight Luis Ramos (Santa Ana, Calif.) stepped through the ropes looking to change the momentum and he
accomplished his goal in his bout with Ivan Redkach of Ukraine. Ramos grabbed the early lead and withstood a full
bout of holding and dirty boxing from the visiting Redkach. Yet he refused to lose his cool or let go of his lead.
Ramos held a two-point lead after each of the first two rounds before moving out to a five-point advantage at the
end of three. A late punch after the bell by Redkach only fueled Ramos’ fire as he held onto his lead in the final
round to win a 29-25 decision and give the United States team its first victory.
Light welterweight Hector Ramos (San Antonio, Texas) stepped into the ring to take on Mykola Semenyaha
of Ukraine in the fifth bout of the evening. Semenyaha pitched a shut out in the first round, taking a 4-0 lead
after one round but Ramos chipped away at the lead in the second. He pulled to within one point after two
rounds but fell behind five points to the visiting boxer at the end of the third. The trend continued in the final
round with Semenyaha winning a 21-13 decision.
Dec. 4, 2006 - Harvey, ILL.
Hector Ramos dropped a 21-13 decision to Ukraine over the weekend. After viewing the fight it seemed much
closer than what the scored indicated.
FOUR UNITED STATES BOXERS WIN BOUTS AT THE USA VS. UKRAINE DUAL
(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) - For the fifth straight year, boxing and charity were combined into one
outstanding event at the annual Restoration Ministries Fight Night in Harvey, Ill. Elite boxers from the United States
and Ukraine faced off in nine Olympic-style boxing matches in the first USA vs. Ukraine Dual since 2003.
The international dual event provided the athletes with critical international experience as the 2008 Olympic Games
in Beijing grow closer. The light flyweight division opened competition with a battle between 2005 Golden Gloves
champion Roberto Ceron (Lawrenceville, Ga.) and Georgy Chygaev of Ukraine. Chygaev rushed at Ceron from the
opening bell and moved out to the early lead, taking a 9-5 advantage after one round. Chygaev doubled his lead
at the end of two rounds, moving out to a 16-8 lead at the midway point of the bout. Despite Ceron’s attempts, he
could not overcome the deficit and dropped a 40-21 final decision.
Bantamweight David Clark (San Diego, Calif.) climbed through the ropes for the second straight year at the Harvey
Boxing Club, hoping to record his first international victory. Clark took on 2004 Olympian Maksym Tretyak of
Ukraine in the second contested bout of the evening. Once again, the Ukrainian boxer came flying out of the gates,
moving out to the early lead. Clark attempted to return fire and began to come back from his early deficit. Tretyak
took a 12-7 lead after two rounds but Clark continued to throw heavy blows in the third round to pull within three
points as the final round began. Clark pressed the action, landing heavy shots on the ropes but fell just short,
dropping a 23-21 decision to Tretyak.
In featherweight action, Johnny Narvaez (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) boxed in his first international bout, taking on Dmytro
Bulenkov of Ukraine in the third bout of the evening. Narvaez grabbed the early momentum in the bout, taking a
three-point lead after one round. Bulenkov came storming back in the second stanza, taking a six-point advantage
at the midway point. The Ukrainian continued to build on his advantage over the final four minutes to win a 31-16
final decision.
Lightweight Luis Ramos (Santa Ana, Calif.) stepped through the ropes looking to change the momentum and he
accomplished his goal in his bout with Ivan Redkach of Ukraine. Ramos grabbed the early lead and withstood a full
bout of holding and dirty boxing from the visiting Redkach. Yet he refused to lose his cool or let go of his lead.
Ramos held a two-point lead after each of the first two rounds before moving out to a five-point advantage at the
end of three. A late punch after the bell by Redkach only fueled Ramos’ fire as he held onto his lead in the final
round to win a 29-25 decision and give the United States team its first victory.
Light welterweight Hector Ramos (San Antonio, Texas) stepped into the ring to take on Mykola Semenyaha
of Ukraine in the fifth bout of the evening. Semenyaha pitched a shut out in the first round, taking a 4-0 lead
after one round but Ramos chipped away at the lead in the second. He pulled to within one point after two
rounds but fell behind five points to the visiting boxer at the end of the third. The trend continued in the final
round with Semenyaha winning a 21-13 decision.
Boxers close out 2006!
Dec.18, 2006 - Monterrey, N.L. & Corpus Christi.
With Raul Martinez fighting in Monterrey and a amateur boxing show in Corpus a day apart the coaching duties had to
be split. Arturo Ramos worked with Raul Martinez in a 10 round co-main event in Monterrey, N.L. and Hector Ramos
and Cresencio Ramos Sr. spent the day with amateur team in Corpus.
Raul Martinez vs Arturo Estrada - Martinez won a 10 round unanimous decision. Martinez suffered a cut over his
right EYELID in the final round.. With the victory Raul improves to 17-0 13kos. and is ranked #8 in the world by the
W.B.A.
Estrada is a 35 yr old veteran with over 60 professional fights
AMATEUR TEAM
Jairo Martinez, 130lbs - lost decision
Matt Suniga, 65lbs - lost decision
Christian Santibanes, 72lbs - no opponent
Cresencio Ramos, 78lbs - no opponent
George Rodriguez, 121lbs - no opponent
Eric Guajardo, 138lbs - no opponent
I will comment on both bouts once I've watched the video.
Dec.18, 2006 - Monterrey, N.L. & Corpus Christi.
With Raul Martinez fighting in Monterrey and a amateur boxing show in Corpus a day apart the coaching duties had to
be split. Arturo Ramos worked with Raul Martinez in a 10 round co-main event in Monterrey, N.L. and Hector Ramos
and Cresencio Ramos Sr. spent the day with amateur team in Corpus.
Raul Martinez vs Arturo Estrada - Martinez won a 10 round unanimous decision. Martinez suffered a cut over his
right EYELID in the final round.. With the victory Raul improves to 17-0 13kos. and is ranked #8 in the world by the
W.B.A.
Estrada is a 35 yr old veteran with over 60 professional fights
AMATEUR TEAM
Jairo Martinez, 130lbs - lost decision
Matt Suniga, 65lbs - lost decision
Christian Santibanes, 72lbs - no opponent
Cresencio Ramos, 78lbs - no opponent
George Rodriguez, 121lbs - no opponent
Eric Guajardo, 138lbs - no opponent
I will comment on both bouts once I've watched the video.
Martinez in action this week!
Monterrey, NL. - Dec. 14, 2006
Raul Martinez will be in action this week in Monterrey, NL. vs Mexican national champion Carlos Bouchan of Hidalgo,
NL. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds. Bouchan is coming off a TKO loss to highly touted Koki Kameda, current
WBA World Champion.
Ximenez advances to Littlerock; Ramos drops
decision.
McKinney, Texas - Dec. 7 -10
San Antonio native Ray Ximenez (boxing out of La Familia Boxing Team in Dallas) won the state title with decision
Cresencio Ramos scored an impressive win over Roberto Monsillas (Eagle Pass) on Thursday but lost a split (3-2)
decision to Jose Garcia (Brownsville, Texas).
click here to view Ray in action! FAST RAY
Next up for our boxers will be Corpus Christi this weekend. Matt Suniga and George Rodriguez will look to box in their
first bout. Jairo Martinez & Eric Guajardo will also be attending the show.
Monterrey, NL. - Dec. 14, 2006
Raul Martinez will be in action this week in Monterrey, NL. vs Mexican national champion Carlos Bouchan of Hidalgo,
NL. The bout is scheduled for 10 rounds. Bouchan is coming off a TKO loss to highly touted Koki Kameda, current
WBA World Champion.
Ximenez advances to Littlerock; Ramos drops
decision.
McKinney, Texas - Dec. 7 -10
San Antonio native Ray Ximenez (boxing out of La Familia Boxing Team in Dallas) won the state title with decision
Cresencio Ramos scored an impressive win over Roberto Monsillas (Eagle Pass) on Thursday but lost a split (3-2)
decision to Jose Garcia (Brownsville, Texas).
click here to view Ray in action! FAST RAY
Next up for our boxers will be Corpus Christi this weekend. Matt Suniga and George Rodriguez will look to box in their
first bout. Jairo Martinez & Eric Guajardo will also be attending the show.