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03/09/2009 Archived Entry: "Lightweight Sensation Luis Ramos Remains Undefeated in San Jose!"
Lightweight Sensation Luis Ramos Remains Undefeated in San Jose!
Looks to return to ring again soon
Press Release
Photos by Tom Hogan, Hogan Photos
Luis Ramos attacks Anthony Martinez
LOS ANGELES, Calif., March 9, 2009 -- Sensational lightweight prospect Luis Ramos returned home on Sunday following an outstanding performance on Saturday night, winning a four round unanimous decision over Nicaraguan veteran Anthony Martinez at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. With the win, the 20 year old Santa Ana resident improved his record to 10-0 with five knockouts.
Working off his excellent jab, the all-action southpaw repeatedly drilled Martinez from the outside in the first round. Finding his way in close with success, Ramos did his best work in tight quarters as his accumulation of punches almost earned a stoppage towards the end of round three.
Dominating from start to finish and also displaying a solid chin to the “tough as nails” Martinez , Ramos won by scores of 40-36, 40-36 and 40-35.
Said Ramos, “I felt terrific, it was a quicker fight than I’m used to, but I’m happy with my performance. He hit me solidly a couple of times but I took them pretty good. It was great to fight up in San Jose and I’m glad we had so many people come up from Southern California to support me.”
Said manager Frank Espinoza, “I’m very pleased with Luis, he was in great shape and although this was only a four rounder, we’re looking to move up to an eight soon. He’s had four six rounders, gone the distance twice. We plan on having in him back in the ring either in April or May.”
“We’re very thankful to Richard Schafer and the Golden Boy Promotions team for the opportunity to fight on the card, there were a lot of great young fighters and it was a terrific experience for Luis.”
The off- TV Ramos/Martinez bout was part of an HBO Boxing After Dark tripleheader presented by Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions which featured James Kirkland, Victor Ortiz and Robert Guerrero.
The ESPINOZA BOXING CLUB was started in 1991 by Los Angeles area businessman Frank Espinoza.
Espinoza, born and bred in East Los Angeles, was a huge fan of the sport and eventually went on to establish himself as one of the top managers in the world of boxing.
In 2006, Espinoza was awarded the Manager of the Year award from the World Boxing Hall of Fame and inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame.
Espinoza’s management style has earned him numerous accolades from several respected print and internet boxing writers. In the September 2008 issue of Ring Magazine, Espinoza was praised for his outstanding handling of the career of junior featherweight world champion and “Pound for Pound” superstar Israel “EL MAGNIFICO” Vazquez.
Along with managing Vazquez also manages a young squad of talented and promising fighters composed of Luis Ramos, Carlos Molina, Abraham Lopez, Ronny Rios, Manny “Suavecito” Roman and Jesus “Pollo” Hernandez.
Among the world champions Espinoza has managed in the past are Martin “Gallito” Castillo, Enrique Sanchez, Isidro “ Chino ” Garcia and “Mighty” Mike Anchondo.
It is the goal of the Espinoza Boxing Club to always fight for our fighter’s best interests and to maximize their potential.
For more information on The Espinoza Boxing Club, please visit their newly remodeled website at www.espinozaboxingclub.com
Left to right: Trainer Hector Lopez, Luis Ramos, Frank Espinoza Jr., and Frank Espinoza Sr.
