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== PROMO ==
Fight for Water 3: For fighter Ramirez, trainer Mancinas an amicable split ahead of title bout (video)
By Anthony Galaviz; The Fresno BeeOctober 24, 2014 [http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/24/4197205/fight-for-water-3-for-fighter.html]
Some 400-500 tickets will be made available starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Selland box office
after the initial run was declared a sellout.
Fight For Water 3 card Saturday: 6 p.m. at Selland Arena
Junior NABF welterweight title: Jose Ramirez (11-0, 8 KOs) vs. David Rodela (17-9-4, 7 KOs), 8 rounds
Super bantamweight: Jessie Magdaleno (19-0, 15 KOs) vs. Erick Ruiz (13-1, 6 KOs), 8 rounds
Heavyweight: Andy Ruiz, Jr. (22-0, 16 KOs) vs. Kenny Lemos (12-8-2, 8 KOs), 10 or 8 rounds
Lightweight: Erick De Leon (8-0, 4 KOs) vs. TBA, 6 rounds
Super featherweight: Luis Ambrosio (4-0-1, 3 KOs) vs. Marcelo Gallardo (3-1-2, 0 KOs), 6 rounds
Super welterweight: Danny Valdivia (4-0, 3 KOs) vs. Saul Benitez (3-6-1, 0 KOs), 4 rounds
Middleweight: Joe Louie Lopez (3-0, 2 KOs) vs. Cole Milani (2-1, 1 KO), 4 rounds
Lightweight: Eric Altimirano (debut) vs. Matthew Flores (0-3, 0 KOs), 4 rounds
Middleweight: Quilisto Madera (debut) vs. Jesus Lopez (2-2, 0 KOs), 4 rounds
== REPORT ==
Avenal's Jose Ramirez rapidly rolls to first title fight victory (video)
By Andy Boogaard; The Fresno Bee October 25, 2014[http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/25/4198862_pro-boxing-avenals-jose-ramirez.html?sp=/99/330/&rh=1]
The evolution of Jose Ramirez's professional boxing career — on an extraordinary fast track —found a
historic level Saturday night in a thunderous Selland Arena.
It unfolded quickly, an absolute blur, for the Avenal Olympian knows no other way, does he?
Only 22 months following his pro debut in Las Vegas, the precocious 22-year-old earned his first belt
by left-hooking David Rodela into submission for a 50-second, first-round knockout before a sellout
crowd of nearly 10,000.
"I wasn't expecting it to turn out like this," said Ramirez, the gold North American Boxing Federation
junior welterweight belt strapped around his waist, "but I'm very happy it did because it takes all
the nerves out of my mom and dad."
Juanita and Jose Ramirez, sitting at a ringside table as part of the largest boxing audience all-time
in Fresno, saw their son improve to 13-0 with nine knockouts as a pro -- a career that began in
December 2012 with a 2:05 KO over Corey Siegwarth at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
And it’s back to The Strip Ramirez will go for his next fight against an undetermined opponent Dec. 13
at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on HBO.
Counting 400 "obstructed view" $18 seats that were gobbled up in minutes early Saturday morning at
the Selland box office, Saturday's crowd exceeded Fresno's previous standard of 7,255 who saw Floyd
Mayweather Jr. score a unanimous decision over Victoriano Sosa at Selland in April 2003 to keep his
World Boxing Council lightweight title.
But Ramirez, unleashing his signature left hook, left no doubt to this one — and against an Oxnard-
based boxer considered his most quality opponent to date.
Rodela (17-10-4), who has fought three world champions, was buckled by the last in a flurry of hooks
to the ribs, dropped his gloves in agony and then was dropped by Ramirez's final blow, a left hook
to the right temple.
"He came out real fast and was hard to handle," Rodela said. "I didn't break a sweat; I'm shocked."
The fight that basically wasn't one was the main event on an eight-bout card, selling out for three
days with tickets that ranged from the $18 seats to ringside tables that went for $2,500 for a group
of 10. That's $250 a pop for less than a minute of entertainment, but Ramirez wasn't going to apologize.
"I'm very grateful for the victory. It's an honor to experience this moment with friends and family
from the Central Valley who mean the most to me."
Rick Mirigian, his promoter and agent, left Selland on a cloud. "We made history tonight in so many
ways, and we did it from Fresno," he said. "The combination of Jose's marketing, branding, exposure
and skill level has created the perfect storm."
Other bouts
Fresno's Eric Altamirano, taking command with a flurry of combinations in the middle rounds in his pro
debut, opened the night with a unanimous decision over Matthew Flores (0-4) in a four-round lightweight
bout.
Mexico's Andy Ruiz dropped Kenny Lemos to a knee with a body shot before battering the Denver
heavyweight on the ropes to register a first-round technical knockout in 2 minutes and 18 seconds.
Ruiz improved to 23-0 with his 17th KO. Lemos is 12-9-2.
Fresno's Joe Louie Lopez (4-0) landed consecutive left hooks on Cole Milani's right cheek in the first
round before driving the Klamath Falls, Ore., middleweight (2-2) into the corner and unleashing an
unanswered barrage for a technical knockout in 1:08.
Tulare's Danny Valdivia, taking command immediately by rocking Saul Benitez with a couple straight
rights, improved to 5-0 with a technical knockout in 2:03 of the first round. Valdivia earned the
crowd's affection by leaping into the air after he first climbed into the ring. And then he
electrified them by leading with the stinging right but also complementing it with a few left-handed
body shots in a super welterweight bout against a 3-7-1 boxer from Mesa, Ariz.
Michael Finney (12-1-1) of Las Vegas and Wilkins Santiago (11-0-2) of Lorain, Ohio, fought to a six-
round draw in a welterweight duel that drew boos as action faded toward the end.
Marcelo Gallardo (4-1-2) of Renton, Wash., in the night's best exchanges, won in the third round by
technical knockout over Fresno's Luis Ambrosio (4-1-1).
Fresno's Quilisto Madera, in his pro debut, closed the card by defeating Oceanside's Jesus Lopez (2-3)
in a unanimous, four-round middleweight decision.

Jose Ramirez, Andy Ruiz annihilate opponents[http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/results-from-fresno-california-266040]
FightNews Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
2012 US Olympian welterweight Jose Ramirez (12-0, 9 KOs) impressed again, destroying David Rodela
(17-10-4, 7 KOs) in the first round on Saturday before a sellout crowd at the Selland Arena in Fresno,
California. A right hook put Rodela down for the count after just 50 seconds. With the win, Ramirez
claimed the vacant “junior” NABF welterweight title, his first title as a professional. The bout
topped a card billed as “Fight for Water 3″ to bring attention to the ongoing battle against water
shortages in California’s Central Valley.
Unbeaten heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr. (23-0, 17 KOs) made quick work Kenny Lemos (12-9, 8 KOs) on
Saturday night at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California. After dropping Lemos with a body shot, a
barrage of Ruiz right hands finished Lemos in the first round. Time was 2:18. It was the hard-punching
278lb Ruiz’ ninth straight KO win.
In a crowd-pleasing brawl, featherweight Marcelo Gallardo (4-1-2, 1 KO) scored a third round KO over
previously unbeaten Luis Ambrosia (4-1-1, 3 KOs).
Welterweights Michael Finney (12-1-1, 10 KOs) and Wilkins Santiago (11-0-2, 1 KO) battled to a six
round draw. Scores were 59-55 Finney, 58-56 Santiago, and 57-57.
Super welterweight Danny Valdivia (5-0, 4 KOs) thrilled local fans by stopping Saul Benitez (3-7-1,
0 KOs) in the first round.

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	== PROMO ==		== PROMO ==
	Fight for Water 3: For fighter Ramirez, trainer Mancinas an amicable split ahead of title bout (video)		Fight for Water 3: For fighter Ramirez, trainer Mancinas an amicable split ahead of title bout (video)
	By Anthony Galaviz; The Fresno ~~BeeOctober~~ 24, 2014 [http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/24/4197205/fight-for-water-3-for-fighter.html]		By Anthony Galaviz; The Fresno Bee October 24, 2014 [http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/24/4197205/fight-for-water-3-for-fighter.html]
	Some 400-500 tickets will be made available starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Selland box office		Some 400-500 tickets will be made available starting at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Selland box office
	after the initial run was declared a sellout.		after the initial run was declared a sellout.
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	Lightweight: Eric Altimirano (debut) vs. Matthew Flores (0-3, 0 KOs), 4 rounds		Lightweight: Eric Altimirano (debut) vs. Matthew Flores (0-3, 0 KOs), 4 rounds
	Middleweight: Quilisto Madera (debut) vs. Jesus Lopez (2-2, 0 KOs), 4 rounds		Middleweight: Quilisto Madera (debut) vs. Jesus Lopez (2-2, 0 KOs), 4 rounds

			Fight for Water 3 Weights[http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/fight-for-water-3-weights-265854]
			FightNews Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank October 24th, 2014
			Jose Ramirez 140.8 vs. David Rodela 141.4
			Andy Ruiz 272.6 vs. Kenny Lemos 266.2
			Michael Finney 151.6 vs. Wilkins Santiago 149.8
			Danny Valdivia 151.8 vs. Saul Benitez 155.4
			Luis Ambrosio 125.6 vs. Marcelo Gallardo 125.8
			Joey Lopez 162.6 vs. Cole Milani 160.4
			Eric Altimirano 135.8 vs. Matthew Flores 136.2
			Quilisto Madera 159.2 vs. Jesus Lopez 158.4
			Venue: Selland Arena, Fresno, California
			Promoter: Top Rank TV: UniMas
	== REPORT ==		== REPORT ==
	Avenal's Jose Ramirez rapidly rolls to first title fight victory (video)		Avenal's Jose Ramirez rapidly rolls to first title fight victory (video)
	By Andy Boogaard; The Fresno Bee October 25, 2014[http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/25/4198862_pro-boxing-avenals-jose-ramirez.html?sp=/99/330/&rh=1]		By Andy Boogaard; The Fresno Bee October 25, 2014[http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/10/25/4198862_pro-boxing-avenals-jose-ramirez.html?sp=/99/330/&rh=1]
	The evolution of Jose Ramirez's professional boxing career — on an extraordinary fast track —found a		The evolution of '''Jose Ramirez''''s professional boxing career — on an extraordinary fast track —found a
	historic level Saturday night in a thunderous Selland Arena.		historic level Saturday night in a thunderous Selland Arena.
	It unfolded quickly, an absolute blur, for the Avenal Olympian knows no other way, does he?		It unfolded quickly, an absolute blur, for the Avenal Olympian knows no other way, does he?
	Only 22 months following his pro debut in Las Vegas, the precocious 22-year-old earned his first belt		Only 22 months following his pro debut in Las Vegas, the precocious 22-year-old earned his first belt
	by left-hooking David Rodela into submission for a 50-second, first-round knockout before a sellout		by '''left-hooking David Rodela into submission for a 50-second, first-round knockout before a sellout'''
	crowd of nearly 10,000.		'''crowd of nearly 10,000.
	"I wasn't expecting it to turn out like this," said Ramirez, the gold North American Boxing Federation		"I wasn't expecting it to turn out like this," said Ramirez, the gold North American Boxing Federation
	junior welterweight belt strapped around his waist, "but I'm very happy it did because it takes all		junior welterweight belt strapped around his waist, "but I'm very happy it did because it takes all
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	"I'm very grateful for the victory. It's an honor to experience this moment with friends and family		"I'm very grateful for the victory. It's an honor to experience this moment with friends and family
	from the Central Valley who mean the most to me."		from the Central Valley who mean the most to me."
	Rick Mirigian, his promoter and agent, left Selland on a cloud. "We made history tonight in so many		'''Rick Mirigian, his promoter and agent''', left Selland on a cloud. "We made history tonight in so many
	ways, and we did it from Fresno," he said. "The combination of Jose's marketing, branding, exposure		ways, and we did it from Fresno," he said. "The combination of Jose's marketing, branding, exposure
	and skill level has created the perfect storm."		and skill level has created the perfect storm."
	Other bouts		Other bouts
	Fresno's Eric Altamirano, taking command with a flurry of combinations in the middle rounds in his pro		Fresno's '''Eric Altamirano''', taking command with a flurry of combinations in the middle rounds in his pro
	debut, opened the night with a unanimous decision over Matthew Flores (0-4) in a four-round lightweight		debut, opened the night '''with a unanimous decision over Matthew Flores''' (0-4) in a four-round lightweight
	bout.		bout.
	Mexico's Andy Ruiz dropped Kenny Lemos to a knee with a body shot before battering the Denver		Mexico's '''Andy Ruiz dropped Kenny Lemos to a knee with a body shot before battering the Denver'''
	heavyweight on the ropes to register a first-round technical knockout in 2 minutes and 18 seconds.		'''heavyweight on the ropes to register a first-round technical knockout in 2 minutes and 18 seconds.'''
	Ruiz improved to 23-0 with his 17th KO. Lemos is 12-9-2.		Ruiz improved to 23-0 with his 17th KO. Lemos is 12-9-2.
	Fresno's Joe Louie Lopez (4-0) landed consecutive left hooks on Cole Milani's right cheek in the first		Fresno's '''Joe Louie Lopez (4-0) landed consecutive left hooks on Cole Milani's right cheek in the first'''
	round before driving the Klamath Falls, Ore., middleweight (2-2) into the corner and unleashing an		'''round before driving the Klamath Falls, Ore., middleweight (2-2) into the corner and unleashing an
	unanswered barrage for a technical knockout in 1:08.		'''unanswered barrage for a technical knockout in 1:08.
	Tulare's Danny Valdivia, taking command immediately by rocking Saul Benitez with a couple straight		Tulare's '''Danny Valdivia''', taking command immediately by '''rocking Saul Benitez''' with a couple straight
	rights, improved to 5-0 with a technical knockout in 2:03 of the first round. Valdivia earned the		rights, improved to 5-0 '''with a technical knockout in 2:03 of the first round'''. Valdivia earned the
	crowd's affection by leaping into the air after he first climbed into the ring. And then he		crowd's affection by leaping into the air after he first climbed into the ring. And then he
	electrified them by leading with the stinging right but also complementing it with a few left-handed		electrified them by leading with the stinging right but also complementing it with a few left-handed
	body shots in a super welterweight bout against a 3-7-1 boxer from Mesa, Ariz.		body shots in a super welterweight bout against a 3-7-1 boxer from Mesa, Ariz.
	Michael Finney (12-1-1) of Las Vegas and Wilkins Santiago (11-0-2) of Lorain, Ohio, fought to a six-		[Michael Finney] (12-1-1) of Las Vegas '''and Wilkins Santiago''' (11-0-2) of Lorain, Ohio, '''fought to a six-'''
	round draw in a welterweight duel that drew boos as action faded toward the end.		'''round draw in a welterweight duel that drew boos as action faded toward the end.
	Marcelo Gallardo (4-1-2) of Renton, Wash., in the night's best exchanges, won in the third round by		'''Marcelo Gallardo''' (4-1-2) of Renton, Wash., in the night's best exchanges, '''won in the third round by'''
	technical knockout over Fresno's Luis Ambrosio (4-1-1).		'''technical knockout over Fresno's Luis Ambrosio''' (4-1-1).
	Fresno's Quilisto Madera, in his pro debut, closed the card by defeating Oceanside's Jesus Lopez (2-3)		Fresno's '''Quilisto Madera, in his pro debut, closed the card by defeating Oceanside's Jesus Lopez (2-3)
	in a unanimous, four-round middleweight decision.		'''in a unanimous, four-round middleweight decision.'''

	Jose Ramirez, Andy Ruiz annihilate opponents[http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/results-from-fresno-california-266040]		Jose Ramirez, Andy Ruiz annihilate opponents[http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/results-from-fresno-california-266040]