Sugar Ramos

Ultiminio "Sugar" Ramos (born December 2, 1941) is a Cuban boxer.

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Ramos began his boxing career in Cuba, but when Fidel Castro came into power, Ramos fled to Mexico City with his Cuban Featherweight championship belt (he won the title in 1960).

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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. Hise head bounced off of the bottom rope, and then hit the canvas. Several days later, Moore died from whiplash.

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

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Ramos was criticized: Bob Dylan made a song protesting boxing for these events.

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Ramos continued to box until 1972 (lost his title in 1965 from a KO. He never challenged for his title again). his record was 55 wins (40 KO's) 8 loses, and 3 Draws.

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