Sugar Ramos

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Ultiminio "Sugar" Ramos (born December 2, 1941, Matanzas, Cuba) is a Cuban boxer, who began his boxing career in his native country.

1 Exile
2 Famous bouts
3 Retirement
4 Records
5 References
6 Cultural references

[edit] Exile

He won the Cuban Featherweight championship belt in 1960 and then fled to Mexico City when Fidel Castro came into power.

[edit] Famous bouts

In Mexico, Ultiminio "Sugar" Ramos built his historical career. On March 21, 1963, Ramos had a bout scheduled at Dodger Stadium. On that day, Ramos severely beat Davey Moore. In the 10th round, Moore was knocked down. His head bounced off of the bottom rope, and then hit the canvas. Several days later, Moore died from Whiplash.

This was similar to Ramos' twelfth professional fight in which Jose Blanco died from injuries sustained in the fight. Ramos was criticized.

[edit] Retirement

Ramos lost his title in 1965 and never challenged for his title again. He did continue boxing, however, until 1972.

[edit] Records

His record was 55 wins (40 KO's) 8 loses, and 3 Draws.

He was elected into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992 as both "Ultiminio Ramos" and "Sugar Ramos"--apparently as two different boxers.

[edit] References

IBHOF Bio

[edit] Cultural references

Bob Dylan made a song about the event where Davey Moore succumbed to death while posing the question of public responsibility. It is titled "Who Killed Davey Moore?" and was also sung by Pete Seeger.