FORMER PACQUIAO SPARRING PARTNER RODELA KO?D IN ONE ROUND
By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
A former sparring partner of ?Fighter of the Decade? Manny Pacquiao has been knocked out in one round by America?s 2012 London Olympic Games welterweight contestant Jose Ramirez before a sell-out crowd at Selland Arena in Fresno, California.
David Rodela was crushed by a right hook from undefeated Ramirez and was counted out after only 50 seconds of the opening round by referee Marcos Rosales.
It was the 32 year old Rodela?s fifth defeat in his last six fights with four of them being stoppages.
With the win the impressive Ramirez claimed the ?junior? North American Boxing Federation welterweight title which was his first since turning pro.
Ramirez now has a record of 12-0 with 9 knockouts while Rodela drops to 17-10-4 with 7 knockouts.
The 21 year old Ramirez is trained by Freddie Roach and since the celebrated trainer was working with Pacquiao for his upcoming November 23 (Manila Time) WBO welterweight title defense against unbeaten light welterweight champion Chris Algieri at a 144 pound catch-weight, Roach?s Filipino assistant Marvin Somodia was in the corner of Ramirez and handled his training since Roach arrived in the Philippines.
Some weeks ago Pacquiao?s adviser Michael Koncz told the Manila Standard/Viva Sports that Ramirez was to be one of Manny?s sparring partners but there is no indication at this time that the plan to bring in Ramirez will push through.
Boxing writer Scott Christ reported that Ramirez ?wasted no time tonight in taking care of business against veteran David Rodela, knocking out the battle-tested 32-year-old in just 50 seconds, chopping him down with body shots.?
Christ said Ramirez ?had a size advantage, as he's a natural 140-pound fighter and Rodela is not, but this was a fine display of what makes the 22-year-old Californian such a promising young fighter. His body work is focused and vicious, and he throws with bad intentions all the time. He's very easy to get excited about, even if obviously a lot will have to change for him as the opponents get tougher and don't crumble on the first few shots out of the gate.
Still, Ramirez has yet to lose even a round in his first 12 fights, and of the 2012 U.S. Olympians who have gone pro, he's right up near the top of the list. He's an exciting fighter and one to watch.?
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