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HISTORY: On January 20, 2012 at the Palms Casino & Resort in Las Vegas WBA super bantamweight champion Rico Ramos defended his title against Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux prevailed knocking Ramos out in the 6th round to take the title.
Two-time Olympic champion Guillermo Rigondeaux stopped Rico Ramos at 1:29 of the sixth round to take the WBA super bantamweight title Friday night at The Palms in just his ninth professional fight, a record for fewest bouts en route to a major world title.
"I wanted to make history," Rigondeaux said. "I'm very happy and this is a historic moment."
The undefeated Cuban defector floored the overmatched Ramos with a straight right in the first round, had control throughout and ended it with a left hook to the body.
"I never thought it would be easy," Rigondeaux said. "Everyone at this level is tough."
In the sixth, Rigondeaux landed three consecutive straight right hands that backed Ramos up into a corner, then landed the devastating left hook to the body that sent Ramos to the canvas in visible pain.
"Every time I let my hands go, I hurt him," Rigondeaux said. "I knew he wasn't getting up from that shot."
Offered here is an original Press Credential for this event.
FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original Press Credential which names and pictures both fighters. Bold color and print. Bold, clear images. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. One hole atop for neck chain. 4" x 6."
