Ronnie Magramo

Ronnie Magramo (born: 1972), is a retired Filipino professional boxer. He was a contender in Minimumweight (105 lbs) in the 1990s.

Ronnie Magramo
Statistics
Real nameRonnie Magramo
Nickname(s)Toy Bulldog
Weight(s)Minimumweight
Height152 cm (5 ft 0 in)
NationalityFilipino
Born1972
Mindoro Oriental, Philippines
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins35
Wins by KO22
Losses10 (2 KOs)
Draws0
No contests0

Early life

Magramo was born in 1972 in Mindoro Oriental, Philippines. His family members are mostly boxers such as Ric Magramo Sr., who was a contender in the 1960s and '70s, Ric Magramo Jr., Melvin Magramo and Giemel Magramo. The media called them "Skull and Bones Family".[1]

Career

Magramo debuted in 1989, challenging for the Philippines Minimumweight title with Ala Villamor, but lost to a KO in the eighth round in 1992. He often traveled to Thailand. Each time, he often creates difficulties for Thai boxers.

On August 22, 1993, he lost by unanimous decision to Chana Porpaoin in WBA Minimumweight title match in Saraburi province on February 22, 1994. He returned to Thailand to challenge IBF Mini flyweight with Ratanapol Sor Vorapin in Bang Mun Nak District, Phichit province he was defeated again unanimously.

Two months later, he again challenged in Thailand fighting Wanwin Charoen for the minor organization WBF Mini flyweight. This time, he won by KO in the second round. He defended his title twice, the first time he defeated Indonesian boxer Faisol Akbar in Manila. The second time he overcame with a split decision Thai boxerNungdiaw Sakcharuporn on February 19, 1995 in Bangkok. He returned to Thailand again to face Fahsang Pongsawang in Bangkok, but was defeated and lost his title.

He recovered his title beating Pongsawang by KO in the 10th round at Ninoy Aquino Stadium, Malate, Manila. On September 29, 1996, he was defeated and lost the championship to Pongsawang, with unmatched scores at Selaphum District, Roi Et province, northeast Thailand.

He then earned seven wins and on January 30, 1999 he challenged for vacant WBA interim Minimumweight title against Songkram Porpaoin at Pattaya, Chonburi province, eastern Thailand. He was defeated with scores in the eighth round because Porpaoin had bleeding on head could not fight. Magramo then retired.[1][2]

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See also

References
  1. Baum, Clive (2015-12-15). "World Boxing Federation Champions Of The Past: Ronnie Magramo". World Boxing Federation. Retrieved 2017-09-19.
  2. Boxing record for Ronnie Magramo from BoxRec
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