Primo Ramos vs Frankie Randall 28.10.1987 - NABF Lightweight Title (2nd Rd KO)
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Future World Champion, Frankie Randall, suffers somewhat of an upset against Mexican Lightweight Champion, Primo Ramos in 1987 for the vacant NABF Lightweight title. More info below...
Both men had quite different professional paths. Ramos had turned pro in 1981 and fought mainly in the States for the first couple years before heading to Mexico for a few years and eventually winning the Mexican Lightweight title in 1986. Ramos would return to the States periodically to compete but he never had much luck, losing many a close fought battle by decision. Regardless, Ramos had built a reputation as being tough and durable with a decent punch when he could land them, and although he was slightly one dimensional he would always fight right to the bell making every fight exciting. He entered the fight with Randall holding a 31-5 record having only been stopped once, and that was back in 1982 before Randall had even turned pro.
Randall turned pro in 1983 after a stellar amateur career topped off by winning a silver medal at the 1980 Olympics. Randall went undefeated in his first 23 fights winning 19 via KO. Although heavy handed, Randall didn't necessarily have instant knockout power and his record was slightly over inflated with no name opponents but he had quick feet and fast hands, often outclassing his opponents with his flash footwork and accurate punching. His first loss came in 1985 against, Edwin Rosario, by decision and then a couple fights later drew with, Freddie Pendleton, in 1986, during a USBA Lightweight title fight. Randall bounced back with 5 good wins after the draw with Pendleton to keep himself as a top contender and entered the fight with Randall holding a 31-1-1 record. He was also the favourite to win...
In the second round Ramos started taking the fight to Randall who was trying to circle away. Unfortunately Randall backed himself against the ropes and Ramos pounced, first with a right hand that just missed the mark but that was followed by a left that landed clean on the jaw knocking Randall free of senses and counted out. This win was arguably the biggest of Ramos' career, unfortunately, it didn't lead to any bigger or better fight opportunities (other than a couple NABF title defences). Ramos fought in France for a year over 1989/1990 and then returned to Mexico at the end of his career, managing to win the Mexican Welterweight title before retiring in 1993 with a 42-12-1 record.
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Thanks for sharing this throwback Fight!
@ClassicBoxingMatches
3 жыл бұрын
Not a problem!
My dad knew Primo Ramos and he was always talked about that power he had in that hook. He was little but if you come right at him he could lay you out
RIP Frankie Randall.
Primo Ramos was a good friend of Roger Mayweather, they sparred many times in preparation for their respective bouts.
Randall had already face Edwin Rosario the best puncher in the 135 division so for him to get destroyed by Primo Ramos like that was something spectacular
the number #1 contender is no longuer number #1!!!
One of my favorites the overrated randall got ktfo.
@phelpsmarc
4 жыл бұрын
Lol. He recovered to win two world titles including dropping Chavez. Ramos remained a journeyman the rest of his career Many great fighters have had a bad loss and came back. Randal is a prime example.
@johnny6610
3 жыл бұрын
Mark Phelps Yea but Primo can still can get people triggered by this knockout 🤣
@ClassicBoxingMatches
3 жыл бұрын
I don't know if Randel was overrated but he certainly had an inflated record early on. Ramos is underrated that's for sure... It's a shame he didn't get any bigger fights.
@phelpsmarc
3 жыл бұрын
@@ClassicBoxingMatches Ramos got some fights. He fought Meldrick Taylor after this and lost. He lost several fights before this to decent but not top rated fighters. Melvin Paul is one example.I wouldnt really call Randalls early record overinflated. The loss and draw were a close decision to Edwin Rosario and a draw with Freddie Pendleton. Rosario was between titles and Pendleton had kod Roger Maweather shortly before facing Randall. Randall actually deserved a title shot around late 86 or early 87. He proved he was top 10 material in the Rosario fight in 85. The crushing loss to Ramos, while really an abberation ie kind of a fluke, could have ruined Randalls comfidence but he soldered on and his true worth as a fighter shown through in the 1993=1995 time frame
@bustermoon322
3 жыл бұрын
@@phelpsmarc Ramos was a good boxer, a gave a good challenge to Taylor twice. Ramos best years were from 1984 to 1988. But the only one that gave him.a world title fight was Meldrick Taylor twice. When this fight happened, Ramos had more experience than Randall. In 87, Ramos was on top of his game, while Randall was still developing. The WBC never really gave Ramos a chance. Camacho, Rosario, Ramirez never gave him.a shot. He said once that the Chavez camp offered him.a title shot but Don King wanted to pay him very little so he declined the fight.