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Alex Ramos (born January 17, 1961) is a former middleweight boxer from the 1980s. A native of Manhattan, New York, who's parents were from Puerto Rico. Alex won four golden glove titles in New York City in the late 1970′s (1977 - 1980) and was on the USA BoxingTeam from 1978-80. Ramos was nicknamed "The Bronx Bomber", after Joe Louis, whose nickname was "The Brown Bomber".
Alex turned pro after his amateur career was abruptly ended by President Jimmy Carter's decision to boycott the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow due to the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. Upon turning pro Ramos was the first professional boxer who was managed by Shelly Finkel. Alex Ramos later went on to win the IBF USBA Middleweight Title when he defeated Curtis Parker in 1984.
After Alex's retirement he fell victim to alcohol/substance abuse and found himself living on the streets which ultimately lead to Ramos entering rehab. He then went on to form the Retired Boxer's Foundation (a non-profit foundation) with the help of, Jacquie Richardson.
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