If there is a career that should be known for severe grit and perseverance, it should be of Abel Ramos. He has been grinding on the top level for more than 13 years now, and will finally get a chance to clinch the gold for himself when he faces Mario Barrios on 15th November at the AT&T Stadium.

The last time he got to fight for a title was in 2020 when he challenged Yordenis Ugás for the WBA welterweight title. He ultimately lost the match via a split decision but showed everyone his gritty nature. He got into a slump after that fight, losing 2 out of his next three fights. But like always, he bounced back after defeating Juan Ramon Guzman earlier this year, setting him up for the WBC Welterweight title on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul. This rise to the top has intrigued many fans about his origins and upbringing. So, let’s take a deep dive into Abel Ramos’ early life.

Where is Abel Ramos from? What is his ethnicity and nationality?

Ramos was born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Casa Grande, Arizona, just a year later so that they could be close to Mexico, their native country. The 28-6 boxer has often talked about how his father wanted him to stay connected to his roots back in Sinaloa, Mexico, and how he used to visit their family across the border regularly.

Boxing has been a big part of his life since childhood. “My family members were always fans of boxing,” stated Ramos in one of his interviews with Premier Boxing Champions. He was trained by his older brother, Jesus Ramos Sr., who wanted to be a boxer himself. The training started as the 13-year-old wanted to lose some weight, so he “started tagging along with our bigger brother and that’s how we started.” 

But as the training progressed, Ramos Sr. saw his brother’s potential and started focusing on him permanently. Abel Ramos had his first amateur fight when he was just 13 years old. Since then, he never looked back. But he was not the only professional boxer who came out from Abel Ramos’s elder brother’s gym.

What is Abel Ramos’ religion?

While the 33-year-old has not explicitly specified his religion, in one of his Instagram posts, he captioned the image with the text ‘Cristo me fortalece’ which translates to ‘Christ strengthen me’. According to various sources, the Ramos surname is closely associated with Roman Catholicism. It is a very common surname among people from Mexico and the rest of the Latin American countries.

According to Venere, Ramos’ surname has its origin in both Spain and Portugal. It is derived from the Latin word ‘Ramus,’ meaning “branch.” The surname mostly derives from geographical locations rather than any cultural or religious significance.

As the surname started to spread across the globe, it started intertwining with various religions and communities. Most of the regions where the surname is prevalent still practice Catholicism, indicating that Abel Ramos and his family might be following the same religion.

Relationship between Abel Ramos and Jesus Ramos Jr.

Jesus Ramos Jr. is the son of Jesus Ramos Sr. (Abel’s older brother). He is the second boxer who graduated from Ramos Sr.’s gym and at just 23 years old he has taken the boxing world by storm with a record of 21-1. “El Mono” has often talked about how he got the inspiration to take boxing by seeing his uncle Abel Ramos in action.

Now, the duo of uncle and nephew train together at Ramos Boxing Academy in their hometown of Casa Grande. According to Ramos Sr., both of them are “like brothers really. They’re always training together.” They have fought on the same card four times now and always motivate each other during the fights.

El Mono last fought in May on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs. Jaime Munguia in May at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It was a triumphant return after the 23-year-old suffered his first career defeat a match prior. With his uncle Abel Ramos ready to challenge for his first-ever title, Jesus Jr. would like to follow in his footsteps and get himself a title opportunity soon.

Now that all eyes are on the upcoming PPV on November 15 in Texas, it can make or break Abel Ramos’ career for good. Will the Mexican American be able to finally break a decade-long shackle and clinch his first world title? Let us know your thoughts down below.