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Wesley Ramey

“Uncrowned Champion of the Lightweights”

Boxing · Deceased
152-28-14RECORD
11WINS BY KO / TKO
141WINS BY DECISION
194PRO FIGHTS

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Full nameNot added yet
NicknameUncrowned Champion of the Lightweights
Date of birth17 Sep 1909
Died10 Mar 1997
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceEvart Township, Michigan, US
Based inNot added yet
Weight classesLightweight
TrainersNot added yet
Height163 cm (5′4″)
Reach170 cm (67″)
StanceNot added yet
Years active1929–1941
StatusDeceased
Pro debut14 Aug 1929
Last fightWin vs Maurice Arnault, 20 Jun 1941

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Titles and honours

Background

Wesley Ramey was an American lightweight known for his elusive lateral movement and conditioning, ranked among the top ten lightweights for about a decade without ever receiving a world title shot. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2013.

Fight history

194 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeDateLocationNotes
WinMaurice ArnaultDecision (points)1020 Jun 1941Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
LossBilly BeauhuldDecision (points)823 Sep 1940Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, US
WinNunzio BisognoDecision (points)1022 Jul 1940Meadowbrook Bowl, Newark, New Jersey, US
LossDave CastillouxDecision (points)823 Apr 1940New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
WinPaul DeBelloDecision (unanimous)1011 Apr 1940Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
LossPaul DeBelloDecision (points)82 Mar 1940Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
WinJohnny RinaldiDecision (points)820 Feb 1940New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
WinMike GamiereDecision (unanimous)1018 Jan 1940Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
LossMike GamiereDecision (points)105 Jan 1940Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, US
LossMaxie BergerDecision (points)812 Dec 1939New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
WinWishy JonesDecision (points)1016 Oct 1939Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
WinJoe BoscarinoDecision (unanimous)107 Sep 1939Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
DrawPaul DeBelloDecision (points)816 Aug 1939Airport Stadium, Rochester, New York, US
WinArmando SiciliaDecision (points)104 Aug 1939Federation Park, Port Huron, Michigan, US
LossMaxie BergerDecision (unanimous)105 Jul 1939Forum, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFor vacant Montreal world junior welterweight title
WinLeonard Del GenioDecision (points)1013 Jun 1939Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinEmil JosephDecision (unanimous)1022 May 1939Hickey Park, Millvale, Pennsylvania, US
WinBilly HardgesDecision (points)819 Apr 1939Futuristic Ballroom, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
WinMaxie BergerDecision (points)1028 Mar 1939New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
WinWishy JonesDecision (points)1014 Mar 1939Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinMaxie BergerDecision (points)821 Feb 1939New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
WinEmil JosephDecision (unanimous)1031 Jan 1939Motor Square Garden, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
WinJoe BoscarinoDecision (points)1019 Jan 1939Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
LossJoe BoscarinoKO51:243 Jan 1939Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinRussell BrockDecision (points)1029 Dec 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
WinLew JenkinsDecision (points)1016 Dec 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, USWon Texas State lightweight title
WinPaul DeBelloDecision (points)829 Oct 1938Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
WinHarry WeeklyDecision (points)106 Oct 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
LossSammy AngottDecision (unanimous)1016 Sep 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
WinChino AlvarezDecision (points)101 Sep 1938Municipal Stadium, Savannah, Georgia, US
WinEddie BrinkDecision (points)1011 Aug 1938Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinLeo RodakDecision (unanimous)108 Jul 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
LossWishy JonesDecision (points)1028 Jun 1938Olympiad Arena, Houston, Texas, US
WinChino AlvarezDecision (majority)1024 Jun 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
WinAl ManriquezDecision (points)1010 Jun 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
WinBobby BrittonDecision (majority)103 Jun 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
WinJohnny DursoDecision (points)1024 May 1938Armory, Muskegon, Michigan, US
LossSammy AngottDecision (unanimous)106 May 1938Jefferson County Armory, Louisville, Kentucky, US
WinLew JenkinsDecision (points)1028 Apr 1938Sportatorium, Dallas, Texas, US
WinBobby McIntireDecision (points)1021 Apr 1938Armory, Muskegon, Michigan, US
WinJoey GrebDecision (points)1011 Apr 1938Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinJimmy BucklerDecision (points)101 Apr 1938Studebaker Clubrooms, South Bend, Indiana, US
WinRussell HayesTKO724 Mar 1938Armory, Muskegon, Michigan, US
WinJimmy BucklerDecision (points)108 Mar 1938Armory, Muskegon, Michigan, US
WinEddie McGeeverDecision (points)815 Feb 1938New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
WinWesley FarrellDecision (points)612 Jan 1938Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
WinPete CaracciolaDecision (points)821 Dec 1937New York Coliseum, New York City, New York, US
WinCharlie BaxterKO310 Dec 1937Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinJimmy VaughnDecision (points)1015 Nov 1937Columbia Gymnasium Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, US
WinJoey AlcanterTKO717 Sep 1937Legion Stadium, Hollywood, California, US
LossPedro MontañezKO12:4026 Jul 1937Gilmore Stadium, Los Angeles, California, US
WinHubert 'Kid' DennisDecision (majority)107 Jun 1937Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana, US
WinCharley GomerDecision (points)824 May 1937Dexter Park Arena, New York City, New York, US
WinJimmy VaughnDecision (points)1010 May 1937Broadway Theater, Butte, Montana, US
WinJimmy BucklerDecision (points)104 May 1937Armory, Benton Harbor, Michigan, US
WinDominic ManciniDecision (points)1015 Mar 1937Columbia Gymnasium Arena, Louisville, Kentucky, US
WinCarl GugginoDecision (points)1010 Mar 1937Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
LossCarl GugginoDecision (points)626 Feb 1937Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
WinTommy Rawson Jr.Decision (unanimous)104 Feb 1937Eagleston Square Stadium, Boston, Massachusetts, US
WinJohnny JadickDecision (unanimous)1022 Jan 1937Arena, Syracuse, New York, US
WinRafael HurtadoDecision (points)107 Dec 1936Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinTony PetroskeyDecision (points)1020 Nov 1936Armory, Muskegon, Michigan, US
WinJoe DotyDecision (points)109 Nov 1936Armory, Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
WinFrankie WallaceDecision (points)109 Oct 1936Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinSpeedy JohnsonDecision (points)1029 Sep 1936Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinJohnny GreenDecision (points)622 Sep 1936Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
DrawRafael HurtadoDecision (points)1022 Jul 1936Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
WinJoey ZoddaKO515 Jul 1936Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinJimmy GarrisonDecision (split)1024 Jun 1936Municipal Auditorium, Kansas City, Missouri, US
DrawJoey ZoddaDecision (points)82 Jun 1936Braddock Bowl, Jersey City, New Jersey, US
WinMickey GenaroDecision (points)1019 May 1936The Mart, Muskegon, Michigan, US
DrawEddie ZivicDecision (points)105 May 1936Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
LossLeonard Del GenioDecision (split)1030 Mar 1936St. Nicholas Arena, New York City, New York, US
WinBobby PachoDecision (points)104 Mar 1936Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinTony FalcoDecision (unanimous)1018 Feb 1936Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
WinFrankie WilliamsDecision (points)810 Feb 1936Laurel Garden, Newark, New Jersey, US
WinJohnny LucasDecision (points)106 Feb 1936Olympia A.C., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
WinEddie CoolDecision (unanimous)1028 Jan 1936Broadway Arena, New York City, New York, US
DrawBobby PachoDecision (points)108 Nov 1935Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinBobby PachoDecision (points)1011 Oct 1935Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinSteve HalaikoDecision (points)64 Oct 1935Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, US
WinChuck WoodsDecision (points)1013 Sep 1935Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinJackie KellyTKO85 Sep 1935Veterans' of Foreign Wars Arena, Lansing, Michigan, US
WinBucky KeyesDecision (points)101 Aug 1935Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
WinJoey CostaDecision (points)1018 Jul 1935Fort Hamilton Arena, New York City, New York, US
WinTiger 'Kid' WalkerKO1010 Jul 1935Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinTiger 'Kid' WalkerDecision (points)1021 Jun 1935Arena Gardens Bowl, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinLeo RodakDecision (points)1213 Jun 1935Mills Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
WinSteve HalaikoDecision (points)1015 May 1935Heinemann Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
WinRoger BernardDecision (points)1010 Apr 1935Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
LossMaxie StrubDecision (points)105 Apr 1935Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, US
WinFrankie SagilioDecision (points)1015 Mar 1935Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
WinJimmy VaughnDecision (points)1026 Feb 1935Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinTommy JohnKO227 Jan 1935The Ring, London, England, UK
LossJimmy WalshDisqualification621 Jan 1935Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK
WinHarry BrooksDecision (points)1230 Dec 1934The Ring, London, England, UK
WinBoyo ReesDecision (points)1213 Dec 1934The Stadium, Liverpool, England, UK
LossJackie FlynnDecision (points)125 Nov 1934City Hall, Cape Town, South Africa
WinLouis BotesDecision (points)106 Oct 1934Town Hall, Durban, South Africa
LossLaurie StevensDecision (points)1022 Sep 1934Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
LossLaurie StevensDecision (points)1218 Aug 1934Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
LossJack CarrollTKO100:5014 May 1934Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
WinBobby DelaneyDecision (points)1531 Mar 1934Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
WinJimmy KelsoDecision (points)155 Mar 1934Sydney Stadium, Sydney, Australia
LossJack PortneyDecision (majority)101 Jan 1934Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinJohnny StroppaDecision (points)1018 Dec 1933Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinJohnny StroppaDecision (points)101 Dec 1933Arena Gardens, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinHarry DublinskyDecision (points)1023 Nov 1933Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
WinBilly HoganDecision (unanimous)614 Nov 1933Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
WinRay BowenDecision (points)107 Nov 1933Portner's Arena, Alexandria, Virginia, US
DrawPetey GulottaDecision (points)84 Nov 1933Ridgewood Grove, New York City, New York, US
WinDick SiskDecision (points)1023 Oct 1933Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
LossTony HerreraDecision (points)109 Oct 1933Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinJackie DavisDecision (points)1026 Sep 1933Coliseum, Cleveland, Ohio, US
WinHerbert Lewis HardwickDecision (unanimous)1031 Aug 1933Heywood Arena, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
LossSteve HalaikoDecision (split)107 Aug 1933Heywood Arena, West Springfield, Massachusetts, US
DrawJimmy LetoDecision (points)1026 Jul 1933South Park Arena, Hartford, Connecticut, US
WinJimmy SlavinDecision (points)512 Jul 1933Polo Grounds, New York City, New York, US
LossTony HerreraDecision (points)1016 Jun 1933Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinHarry DublinskyDecision (majority)1019 May 1933Northside Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
WinRoger BernardDecision (points)108 May 1933I.M.A. Auditorium, Flint, Michigan, US
WinTony SciolinoDecision (points)101 May 1933Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
WinTony CanzoneriDecision (points)1020 Apr 1933Civic Auditorium, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
DrawSteve HalaikoDecision (majority)106 Apr 1933Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinJohnny JadickDecision (points)103 Mar 1933Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinSteve HalaikoDecision (unanimous)102 Feb 1933Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinEddie RanDecision (points)1024 Jan 1933Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinTony HerreraDecision (points)1012 Jan 1933Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinBattling ShawDecision (points)107 Jan 1933Arena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
LossManuel Villa IDecision (points)1010 Dec 1932Arena Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
WinTommy GroganDecision (points)1026 Oct 1932Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinHerman PerlickDecision (points)1014 Oct 1932Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinOrrie MosherDecision (points)101 Sep 1932Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinCharley RaymondDecision (points)1011 Aug 1932Ebbets Field, New York City, New York, US
WinJackie PilkingtonDecision (points)828 Jul 1932Queensboro Stadium, New York City, New York, US
WinBattling GizzyDecision (unanimous)1018 Jul 1932Meyers Bowl, North Braddock, New Jersey, US
WinJoey HaasKO215 Jul 1932Coney Island Stadium, New York City, New York, US
LossOrrie MosherDecision (points)1020 Jun 1932Marsh Field, Muskegon, Michigan, US
WinSantiago ZorrillaDecision (points)1027 May 1932Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinRay MillerDecision (points)1013 May 1932Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinBattling GizzyDecision (points)1031 Mar 1932Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinBenny BassDecision (unanimous)109 Mar 1932Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
WinLou TerryDecision (points)1024 Feb 1932Coliseum, Saint Louis, Missouri, US
WinJackie ElverrilloDecision (points)1019 Feb 1932Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
DrawOrrie MosherDecision (points)109 Feb 1932Armory, Muskegon, Michigan, US
WinSteve HalaikoDecision (points)1029 Jan 1932Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinPat IgoDecision (points)1011 Jan 1932Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
DrawEddie CoolDecision (points)1025 Dec 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
LossPat IgoKO30:5414 Dec 1931Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
WinRalph LennyDecision (points)1012 Nov 1931Coliseum, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinTex TakalaDecision (points)1031 Oct 1931Opera House, Traverse City, Michigan, US
WinFrankie O'FarrellKO222 Oct 1931Muskegon, Michigan, US
WinErvin BerlierDecision (points)1015 Sep 1931Coliseum Arena, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
WinLou SaundersTKO814 Jul 1931Grand Rapids, Michigan, USWon Michigan State lightweight title
WinJohnny JadickDecision (points)825 May 1931Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois, US
WinSammy DorfmanDecision (points)1015 May 1931Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinMaxie StrubDecision (points)1015 Apr 1931Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinHerman PerlickDecision (points)1026 Mar 1931Armory, Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
WinHarry DublinskyDecision (points)1018 Feb 1931Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
DrawMaxie StrubDecision (points)106 Feb 1931Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, US
LossSteve HalaikoDecision (unanimous)101 Jan 1931Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinSteve HalaikoDecision (majority)1015 Dec 1930Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinSammy HackettDecision (points)68 Dec 1930Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinRay CollinsDecision (points)65 Dec 1930Carney Auditorium, Erie, Pennsylvania, US
WinJohnny BediniDecision (points)61 Dec 1930Convention Hall, Rochester, New York, US
WinRitchie MackDecision (points)1027 Oct 1930Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa, USNewspaper decision
WinJohnny BediniDecision (points)610 Oct 1930Broadway Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, US
WinCowboy Eddie AndersonDisqualification829 Aug 1930Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinHarry DublinskyDecision (points)1030 Jul 1930Island Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
DrawAlex MillerDecision (points)810 Jul 1930Kalamazoo, Michigan, US
WinBenny DukeDecision (points)830 Jun 1930Olympic A.C., Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinDick LandegDecision (points)817 Jun 1930Prudden Auditorium, Lansing, Michigan, US
WinLester SmithDecision (points)82 Jun 1930Ramona Baseball Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinTony FacelliDecision (points)623 May 1930Olympic A.C., Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinTony FacelliDecision (points)49 May 1930Olympia Stadium, Detroit, Michigan, US
WinMarty StoneDecision (points)630 Apr 1930Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinAlex MillerDecision (points)611 Apr 1930Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinMickey GenaroDecision (points)1029 Mar 1930Iron Mountain, Michigan, US
WinJohnny ConleyDecision (points)612 Mar 1930Armory, Muskegon, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinGans McKayDecision (points)628 Feb 1930Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinCharlie CrockerDecision (points)1027 Jan 1930Iron Mountain, Michigan, US
WinNelson CobbDecision (points)69 Jan 1930Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinHarry LaBarreDecision (points)823 Dec 1929Janesville, Wisconsin, US
DrawChester KarstenDecision (points)613 Dec 1929Grand Rapids, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
LossJoey FreemanDecision (points)427 Nov 1929Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinJack BresnanKO125 Nov 1929Kansas City, Missouri, US
WinHarry BartonDecision (points)322 Nov 1929
WinJoey FreemanDecision (points)421 Nov 1929Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, US
WinBruce McMylerDecision (points)68 Nov 1929Prudden Auditorium, Lansing, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinVerne RogersDecision (points)630 Oct 1929Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinFreddie BealDecision (points)622 Oct 1929Prudden Auditorium, Lansing, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinBattling DelgadoDecision (points)613 Sep 1929Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
DrawBilly KochneffDecision (points)626 Aug 1929Marsh Field, Muskegon, Michigan, USNewspaper decision
WinPacky McFarlandDecision (points)614 Aug 1929Island Park, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USPro debut; newspaper decision

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