Mando Ramos: November 15, 1948 - July 6, 2008
Sylvia Ramos and Mando Ramos Jr.Yesterdays Memorial service for the late Mando Ramos at the Longshoremen’s Memorial Hall in Wilmington was at times celebratory and at times somber. Celebratory because Mando was being remembered, stories were being shared, old fight clips were shown on a large screen, as well as personal photographs. Somber because as Mando Ramos Jr. was giving an emotional eulogy to his father, and as others stood up and spoke, you knew Mando was really going to be missed by those who loved him and knew him best. The fight clips shown during the service were a testimony to his greatness. Mando was one hell of a fighter. Thanks to Mando’s wife Sylvia for sharing the memorabilia and the memories with us. This boxing fan appreciated it.
The local boxing community came out to pay their respects to one of their greatest. In attendance were Frank Baltazar Sr, Frankie Baltazar Jr., Carlos Palomino, Mando Muniz, Bobby Chacon, Ruben Castillo, Rodolfo “El Gato” Gonzalez, Orlando De La Fuente, Raul Rojas, Paul Gonzalez, Frankie Duarte and so many more, as well as hundreds of fans.
Mando Ramos belongs to history and to God now. Rest in Peace Champ.
All photographs are courtesy of Frank Baltazar Sr. For more photos click here
Frankie Baltazar Jr., Frankie Duarte and Orlando De La Fuente
Carlos Palomino and me
Frank Baltazar Sr. and Mando Ramos Jr.
Rodolfo "El Gato" Gonzalez and Ed Hernandez Sr.
Frank Baltazar Sr., Frankie Baltazar Jr and me
Mando Muniz, Carlos Palomino, Ruben Castillo and Paul Gonzalez
Jackie Hayden, Bobby Chacon and me
Frankie Baltazar Jr. holding up Mando's belt
Above and below, some of the memorabilia at the service
R.I.P. Champ
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