Ray Beltrán

Raymundo Beltrán (born July 23, 1981) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBO lightweight champion. He has challenged three times for the WBO lightweight title, and is a former WBC–NABF lightweight champion.[1]

Ray Beltrán
Beltrán with the WBC–NABF lightweight title, 2012
Statistics
Real nameRaymundo Beltrán
Nickname(s)Sugar
Weight(s)Featherweight
Super featherweight
Lightweight
Light welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born (1981-07-23) July 23, 1981
Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights47
Wins36
Wins by KO22
Losses9
Draws1
No contests1

Professional career

Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, Beltrán beat the veteran Moises Pérez to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight Championship in March 2008.[2] In July 2012, Beltran, trained by Freddie Roach and a sparring partner of Manny Pacquiao, won the WBC NABF Lightweight title in an upset with a majority ten-round decision over the WBC number one lightweight contender Henry Lundy. Before the bout, Lundy had to weigh in four times to make the 135 pound limit. Beltran, in top condition, came forward more aggressively and landed more punches overall by the CompuBox statistics. With the win, Beltran won the opportunity to fight the winner of Antonio DeMarco versus John Molina for the WBC Lightweight title for the title later in 2012. Beltran defeated Ji-Hoon Kim by unanimous decision to retain the NABF lightweight title in December 2012.

WBO Lightweight titleholder Ricky Burns' promoter Eddie Hearn announced a title defence against Beltran at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on September 7, 2013.[3] Beltran knocked down Burns in the 8th round. The bout ended in a controversial split-decision draw. Many observers believed Beltran had clearly won, Burns fought on from as early as the second round with a broken Jaw and the draw was awarded. Burns then granted Beltran a rematch but boxing bosses cancelled the proposed rematch instead favoring a bout with the undefeated Terrance Crawford to be Burns next opponent. Beltran has since been critical of the Scot despite being granted a rematch claiming that he "whooped" Burns and "beat him clear".[4][5][6]

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
47 fights 36 wins 9 losses
By knockout 22 3
By decision 13 6
By disqualification 1 0
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
47 Loss 36–9–1 (1) Richard Commey KO 8 (12), 0:54 Jun 28, 2019 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
46 Win 36–8–1 (1) Hiroki Okada KO 9 (10), 2:09 Feb 10, 2019 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S. Won WBC Continental Americas and WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight titles
45 Loss 35–8–1 (1) José Pedraza UD 12 Aug 25, 2018 Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S. Lost WBO lightweight title
44 Win 35–7–1 (1) Paulus Moses UD 12 Feb 16, 2018 Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theatre, Reno, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBO lightweight title
43 Win 34–7–1 (1) Bryan Vázquez MD 10 Aug 5, 2017 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42 Win 33–7–1 (1) Jonathan Maicelo KO 2 (12), 1:25 May 20, 2017 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
41 Win 32–7–1 (1) Mason Menard KO 7 (10), 0:51 Dec 10, 2016 CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
39 Win 30–7–1 (1) Ivan Najera TKO 2 (8), 2:58 May 21, 2016 Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
38 NC 29–7–1 (1) Takahiro Ao ND 2 (12), 1:29 May 1, 2015 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBO lightweight title
37 Loss 29–7–1 Terence Crawford UD 12 Nov 29, 2014 CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. For WBO and vacant The Ring lightweight titles
36 Win 29–6–1 Arash Usmanee UD 12 Apr 12, 2014 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBO–NABO lightweight title
35 Draw 28–6–1 Ricky Burns SD 12 Sep 7, 2013 Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland For WBO lightweight title
34 Win 28–6 Alejandro Rodriguez UD 10 Apr 27, 2013 Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, U.S.
33 Win 27–6 Kim Ji-hoon UD 10 Dec 6, 2012 Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Retained NABF lightweight title
32 Win 26–6 Hank Lundy MD 10 Jul 27, 2012 Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Won NABF lightweight title
31 Loss 25–6 Luis Ramos Jr. UD 10 Jan 6, 2012 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, U.S.
30 Win 25–5 Darien Ford KO 2 (8) Sep 9, 2011 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, U.S.
29 Loss 24–5 Sharif Bogere UD 10 May 13, 2011 Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, U.S. For vacant WBO NABO lightweight title
28 Win 24–4 Carlos Vinan RTD 7 (12), 3:00 Mar 4, 2011 Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, U.S.
27 Win 23–4 David Torres TKO 7 (10), 2:20 Jan 9, 2010 Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, U.S.
26 Loss 22–4 Ammeth Diaz TKO 5 (11), 0:48 Sep 18, 2008 Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, Panama For WBA Fedelatin lightweight title
25 Win 22–3 Moises Perez TKO 9 (12), 2:42 Mar 8, 2008 Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Mexico Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
24 Win 21–3 Baudel Cardenas KO 2 (10), 2:59 Sep 29, 2007 Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
23 Win 20–3 Jose Montes TKO 1 (10), 2:10 Jul 20, 2007 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
22 Win 19–3 Carlos Gamez TKO 2 (10), 2:22 Mar 2, 2007 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
21 Win 18–3 Joel Yocupicio RTD 1 (8), 3:00 Oct 13, 2006 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
20 Win 17–3 Jaime Orrantia TKO 1 (8), 1:43 Jul 9, 2005 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
19 Loss 16–3 Agnaldo Nunes SD 8 Mar 25, 2005 Desert Diamond Casino, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
18 Win 16–2 Jaime Orrantia UD 6 Dec 16, 2004 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
17 Win 15–2 Ivan Cazarez TKO 4 (6), 1:27 Sep 3, 2004 Desert Diamond Casino, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
16 Win 14–2 Roque Cassiani UD 8 Jun 24, 2004 Bren Events Center, Irvine, California, U.S.
15 Win 13–2 Freddy Castro MD 6 Jan 22, 2004 Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S.
14 Win 12–2 Edel Ruiz UD 10 Feb 7, 2003 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
13 Win 11–2 Sean Fletcher DQ 9 (10), 1:50 Nov 19, 2002 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
12 Win 10–2 Carlos Diaz TKO 2 (12), 1:16 Oct 1, 2002 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. Won vacant WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
11 Win 9–2 Carlos Rocha TKO 1 Apr 19, 2002 Auburn Hills, U.S.
10 Win 8–2 Wilson Santos KO 1 (8) Dec 14, 2001 PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9 Win 7–2 Guillermo Vara TKO 2 (6), 2:52 Nov 23, 2001 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
8 Win 6–2 Robert Enriquez TKO 1 (6), 2:01 Oct 14, 2001 Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
7 Loss 5–2 Steve Trumble TKO 4 (4), 0:22 May 26, 2001 Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6 Win 5–1 Francisco Rodriguez TKO 3 (4), 1:41 Apr 7, 2001 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
5 Win 4–1 Juan Carlos Martinez PTS 4 Jan 8, 2000 University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
4 Win 3–1 Joel Padilla UD 4 Dec 17, 1999 Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
3 Loss 2–1 Victor Manuel Mendoza SD 4 Dec 4, 1999 Bush Co. Tent, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Rafael Magana TKO 3 (4), 2:18 Nov 6, 1999 Bush Co. Tent, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Victor Manuel Mendoza UD 4 Jul 2, 1999 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.

References
  1. "News - Beltran at War at Woodland Hills". Max Boxing. 2011-09-09. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  2. "Beltran at War at Woodland Hills - Boxing News". Doghouseboxing.com. 2011-09-09. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  3. Kevin Mitchell. "Ricky Burns is a heartbreaker, says Eddie Hearn after González quits | Sport". The Guardian. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  4. "Beltran Drops, Busts Jaw of Ricky Burns, But Gets Draw - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2015-08-14.
  5. "Burns vs Beltran results: Raymundo Beltran robbed of title win in controversial draw". Bad Left Hook. September 7, 2013.
  6. "Ricky Burns keeps title after disputed draw against Raymundo Beltrán". The Guardian. September 7, 2013.
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Mason Menard		 NABO lightweight champion
December 10, 2016 – February 16, 2018
Won world title 		Vacant
Title next held by
Mercito Gesta
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Terry Flanagan
Vacated		 WBO lightweight champion
February 16 – August 25, 2018		 Succeeded by
José Pedraza
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