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He was once a “Tomorrow's Champion”, one of a group of outstanding US prospects coming out of the early eighties, but today Alex Ramos is a hero to many of yesterday's Champions who have fell on hard times after their money earning nights in the ring.  Full Story

[Simi Valley, CA] The Retired Boxers Foundation spoke to Andrew Maynard this afternoon at his home in Harlingen, Texas, hard hit last week by Hurricane Dolly. Andrew’s home is fine, but it’s the gym he worries about and the kids who now have no place to go. When asked what he needs to keep the place open, Maynard said, “4 pairs of 16 ounce....Full Story

The 2008 Gala will honor boxing legends Ken Norton, Howard Davis, Jr., Marlon “Magic Man” Starling, George Chuvalo, Hector “Macho” Camacho, “Irish” Mickey Ward, Alex “The Bronx Bomber “ Ramos (Founder of the Retired Boxers Foundation), “Colonel” Bob Sheridan and Boxing Trainer, Ronnie Shields.   Full Press Release 

An L.A. Fight Fan's Perspective on Boxing's Past and Present -Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos-Founder and President   Photos

Hundreds of phone calls each year come into the (805) 955-9064 home of former USBA middleweight champion Alex Ramos. MOST are from current or retired boxers that have fallen on hard times.MANY of these calls from Alex's boxing brothers can't or won't even be followed up with a "thank-you" call after receiving   Full Story

For all Michael Nunn has accomplished in boxing--19 wins in 19 pro fights, including 12 knockouts, after a 168-8 mark as an amateur and a spot as an alternate on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team--he has never held a title.  Nor has he ever gone 12 rounds. Both could happen tonight. Indeed, one may be necessary to gain the other.   Full Story

The Retired Boxers Foundation is proud to announce an online petition asking all sports fans to sign their names to the petition that proposes a $1 surcharge on every boxing ticket sold for professional boxing, for the purpose of initiating a nationwide Professional Boxers Pension Plan. The petition is located...Full Story

Deep in the heart of scenic Simi Valley, one can only visualize a life of tranquility and peace, far from the high profile buzz saw of activities, typical of Los Angeles. Simi Valley would also be an unlikely place most would think of in terms of finding a resident from the world's sports mega-celebrity ranks.  Full Story

Open Letter By Alex Ramos: I am the founder and president of the Retired Boxers Foundation. Our mission is to assist retired professional boxers in the transition from their glorious days in the ring, to a dignified retirement. We are writing this letter of support for Mike Tyson, who is a friend. Needless to say, public perception of the retired champion is based on what they read or what they see .  Full Details

[Simi Valley, CA] The Retired Boxers Foundation is please to announce that the Annual Retired Boxers Foundation Golf Tournament will officially change the tournament name to the “Irish Micky Ward Celebrity Golf Classic,” beginning with the 3rd Annual Tournament on August 28th, 2006, at the Indian Ridge Country Club in Andover, MA.   “Irish” Micky Ward, former WBU Light Welterweight World Champion, was appointed to the Retired Boxers Foundation Honorary Board Full Story

For former middleweight boxing champion Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos, it was a moment far more humbling than any of his 10 career defeats.  Seated in the living room of the Simi Valley home where he had been welcomed off the streets, Ramos listened as hosts Jacquie and Reggie Richardson and their teenage son, Jay, challenged him to get help for the substance abuse problem that had plagued...Full Story

The American based charity set up by former world middleweight title challenger Alex “The Bronx Bomber” Ramos—the Retired Boxers Foundation—helps boxers who were celebrated while they battled in the ring – but are now struggling with ill health, finances and their retirement. Ramos, the Founder and  Full Story

Alex “The Bronx Bomber” Ramos, Founder and President of the Retired Boxers Foundation, announced today that the Retired Boxers Foundation is undertaking an unusual tact to promote the true heart and soul of boxing by publicly supporting Actor Rick Schroder’s directorial debut of an inspiring drama—“Black Cloud.” Black Cloud is a movie about boxing, a real drama of “life in the flesh.” .  Full Story

Hombre TV, the cable television network for Hispanic men, announced today that Alex Ramos, "The Bronx Bomber," has been appointed Director of its Special Committee for Boxing. Ramos, a retired professional boxer with more than thirty years in the boxing industry brings the perspective of both the young boxer and the Hispanic fans that closely follow the sport..  Full Story

Deep in the heart of scenic Simi Valley, one can only visualize a life of tranquility and peace, far from the high profile buzz saw of activities, typical of Los Angeles. Simi Valley would also be an unlikely place most would think of in terms of finding a resident from the world's sports mega-celebrity ranks.  Full Story

Boxing is such a unique sport in the sense that it draws in so many diversified people. People such as Brad Cooney, who is the Mississippi Representative for the Retired Boxers Foundation (RBF). Cooney, a Mahopac, New York native, contacted me a couple of years ago when he was interested in reaching former Heavyweight Title Challenger “Gentlemen” Gerry Cooney. Full Story

Los Angeles -- The Retired Boxers Foundation--founded by Alex 'The Bronx Bomber' Ramos, former USBA Middleweight Champion (1984), 1986 California Middleweight Champion, member of the USA Boxing Team (1978-80) and one of NBC's Tomorrow's Champions--is dedicated to ensuring that boxers are taken care of after their professional careers are over....Full Story

On July 10, 2002 the Retired Boxers Foundation and AutographedToYou.com gave their first major media press conference at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills. More than 200 guests showed up to celebrate and support the RBF, founded by Boxing Hall of Famer, Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos and Jacquie Richardson, and ATY, founded by Byron Lancaster and J.B. Seligman.   Full Story

NEW YORK - Alex Ramos went from amateur star and pro middleweight to street bum. He then picked himself up and has dedicated his life to helping down-and-out ex-boxers. His comeback to dignity, however, was hurt by a phony. The 39-year-old Ramos served time..... Full Story

NEW YORK — Alex Ramos was a born fighter. By choice or by circumstance, inside the ring or out, he could be nothing else.  Reared in the blighted South Bronx, he escaped via the boxing ring. A four-time Golden Gloves winner, the middleweight contender swapped jabs with Michael Nunn and gibes with Howard Cosell. When he wound up in jail, an alcoholic and drug addict, Ramos fought on.  Full Story

Former USBA Middleweight Champion, Alex ÔThe Bronx Bomber' Ramos will appear on Thursday, July 29, at 7 p.m. in the seminar room at Paynesville Area High School. Ramos will talk about the sport of boxing, including his own twenty-two year career encompassing nearly 300 amateur and professional bouts, his USBA Middleweight Championship (1984), his California Middleweight..Full Story 

The former U.S. Olympic team member who had grown into a hard-punching middleweight began his pro career by knocking out two opponents within 16 days. He gained attention in 1988 when he knocked out two men in the same night, but the problem was that he was not wearing boxing gloves at the time. And the two men he flattened were not wearing boxing trunks but neatly...Full Story

Former U.S. Boxing Assn. middleweight title-holder Alex Ramos was not injured when Los Angeles County deputies shot at him after he allegedly attacked a female roommate, authorities said.  Ramos, 27, was arrested late Friday and booked early Saturday for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon, kidnaping and false imprisonment. He was jailed at the sheriff's department Pico Rivera office in lieu of $160,000 bail, Deputy Roger Hom said.  Full Story

Alex Ramos, making his first appearance as a junior middleweight, won a unanimous 10-round decision over Rod Starks Thursday night in the main event at the Irvine Marriott in front of 1,100.  Ramos, who was the middleweight on the 1980 Olympic team, ended the five-fight win streak of Starks, who was making his first appearance in a main event. Ramos....Full Story

He [John Collins] could put you to sleep with a right hand. --Tim Kane He's got a big mouth. --Hagler on Sibson I don't know where he got that from, unless he's just using it to psych himself up . . . All I've said was that I'm excited about fighting him because I think he's the best middleweight-A mystified Sibson on Hagler Writer's opinion in article about Alex Ramos getting robbed when he fought Collins

For all Michael Nunn has accomplished in boxing--19 wins in 19 pro fights, including 12 knockouts, after a 168-8 mark as an amateur and a spot as an alternate on the 1984 U.S. Olympic team--he has never held a title.  Nor has he ever gone 12 rounds. Both could happen tonight. Indeed, one may be necessary to gain the other.   Full Story