Ray Beltrán
# Ray Beltrán

Raymundo Beltrán (born July 23, 1981) is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBO lightweight title in 2018. At regional level, he held the WBC–NABF lightweight title from 2016 to 2018.

## Professional career

Born in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, Beltrán beat the veteran Moises Pérez to win the WBC Continental Americas Super Featherweight Championship in March 2008.

### Beltran vs. Lundy

In July 2012, Beltran, trained by Freddie Roach and a sparring partner of Manny Pacquiao, won the WBC NABF Lightweight title in an upset with a majority ten-round decision over the WBC number one lightweight contender Henry Lundy. Before the bout, Lundy had to weigh in four times to make the 135 pound limit. Beltran, in top condition, came forward more aggressively and landed more punches overall by the CompuBox statistics. With the win, Beltran won the opportunity to fight the winner of Antonio DeMarco versus John Molina for the WBC Lightweight title for the title later in 2012. Beltran defeated Ji-Hoon Kim by unanimous decision to retain the NABF lightweight title in December 2012.

### Beltran vs. Burns

WBO Lightweight titleholder Ricky Burns' promoter Eddie Hearn announced a title defence against Beltran at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre on September 7, 2013. Beltran knocked down Burns in the 8th round. The bout ended in a controversial split-decision draw. Many observers believed Beltran had clearly won, Burns fought on from as early as the second round with a broken Jaw and the draw was awarded. Burns then granted Beltran a rematch but boxing bosses cancelled the proposed rematch instead favoring a bout with the undefeated Terrance Crawford to be Burns next opponent. Beltran has since been critical of the Scot despite being granted a rematch claiming that he "whooped" Burns and "beat him clear".

### Beltran vs. Pedraza

On 25 August, 2018, Beltran defended his WBO title for the first time, against Jose Pedraza, ranked #2 by the WBO at lightweight. Beltran lost the fight convincingly on the scorecards, with all three judges scoring it favor of Pedraza, 117-110, 117-110 and 115-112.

### Beltran vs. Okada

In his next fight, Beltran fought Hiroki Okada, then ranked #2 by the WBO, #3 by the WBA, #5 by the IBF and #10 by the WBC at super lightweight. In an action-filled fight, Beltran managed to outbox Okada and finish him in the ninth round.

### Beltran vs. Commey

On 28 June, 2019, Beltran was scheduled to fight Richard Commey for Commey's IBF lightweight title. Beltran, however, failed to make weight before the fight and Commey's belt was ultimately not at stake. On fight night, Commey managed to drop Beltran four times before finishing him in the eighth round via TKO.

## Professional boxing record

| 48 fights | 37 wins | 9 losses |
| - | - | - |
| By knockout | 23 | 3 |
| By decision | 13 | 6 |
| By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 48 | Win | 37–9–1 (1) | Edgar Ramirez | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | Oct 1, 2021 | Glendale Civic Center, Glendale, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 47 | Loss | 36–9–1 (1) | Richard Commey | KO | 8 (12), 0:54 | Jun 28, 2019 | Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S. | |
| 46 | Win | 36–8–1 (1) | Hiroki Okada | KO | 9 (10), 2:09 | Feb 10, 2019 | Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S. | Won WBC Continental Americas and WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight titles |
| 45 | Loss | 35–8–1 (1) | José Pedraza | UD | 12 | Aug 25, 2018 | Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S. | Lost WBO lightweight title |
| 44 | Win | 35–7–1 (1) | Paulus Moses | UD | 12 | Feb 16, 2018 | Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theatre, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | Won vacant WBO lightweight title |
| 43 | Win | 34–7–1 (1) | Bryan Vázquez | MD | 10 | Aug 5, 2017 | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 33–7–1 (1) | Jonathan Maicelo | KO | 2 (12), 1:25 | May 20, 2017 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
| 41 | Win | 32–7–1 (1) | Mason Menard | KO | 7 (10), 0:51 | Dec 10, 2016 | CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | |
| 39 | Win | 30–7–1 (1) | Ivan Najera | TKO | 2 (8), 2:58 | May 21, 2016 | Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S. | |
| 38 | NC | 29–7–1 (1) | Takahiro Ao | ND | 2 (12), 1:29 | May 1, 2015 | The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Originally a TKO win for Beltrán, later ruled an NC after he failed a drug test |
| 37 | Loss | 29–7–1 | Terence Crawford | UD | 12 | Nov 29, 2014 | CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | For WBO and vacant The Ring lightweight titles |
| 36 | Win | 29–6–1 | Arash Usmanee | UD | 12 | Apr 12, 2014 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | Won vacant WBO–NABO lightweight title |
| 35 | Draw | 28–6–1 | Ricky Burns | SD | 12 | Sep 7, 2013 | Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, Scotland | For WBO lightweight title |
| 34 | Win | 28–6 | Alejandro Rodriguez | UD | 10 | Apr 27, 2013 | Erwin Center, Austin, Texas, U.S. | |
| 33 | Win | 27–6 | Kim Ji-hoon | UD | 10 | Dec 6, 2012 | Mirage Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | Retained WBC-NABF lightweight title |
| 32 | Win | 26–6 | Hank Lundy | MD | 10 | Jul 27, 2012 | Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | Won WBC-NABF lightweight title |
| 31 | Loss | 25–6 | Luis Ramos Jr. | UD | 10 | Jan 6, 2012 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, U.S. | |
| 30 | Win | 25–5 | Darien Ford | KO | 2 (8) | Sep 9, 2011 | Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, U.S. | |
| 29 | Loss | 24–5 | Sharif Bogere | UD | 10 | May 13, 2011 | Buffalo Bill's Star Arena, Primm, U.S. | For vacant WBO-NABO lightweight title |
| 28 | Win | 24–4 | Carlos Vinan | RTD | 7 (12), 3:00 | Mar 4, 2011 | Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, U.S. | |
| 27 | Win | 23–4 | David Torres | TKO | 7 (10), 2:20 | Jan 9, 2010 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, U.S. | |
| 26 | Loss | 22–4 | Ammeth Diaz | TKO | 5 (11), 0:48 | Sep 18, 2008 | Centro de Convenciones Figali, Panama City, Panama | For WBA Fedelatin lightweight title |
| 25 | Win | 22–3 | Moises Perez | TKO | 9 (12), 2:42 | Mar 8, 2008 | Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Mexico | Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title |
| 24 | Win | 21–3 | Baudel Cardenas | KO | 2 (10), 2:59 | Sep 29, 2007 | Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. | |
| 23 | Win | 20–3 | Jose Montes | TKO | 1 (10), 2:10 | Jul 20, 2007 | Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 22 | Win | 19–3 | Carlos Gamez | TKO | 2 (10), 2:22 | Mar 2, 2007 | Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico | |
| 21 | Win | 18–3 | Joel Yocupicio | RTD | 1 (8), 3:00 | Oct 13, 2006 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 17–3 | Jaime Orrantia | TKO | 1 (8), 1:43 | Jul 9, 2005 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 19 | Loss | 16–3 | Agnaldo Nunes | SD | 8 | Mar 25, 2005 | Desert Diamond Casino, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 18 | Win | 16–2 | Jaime Orrantia | UD | 6 | Dec 16, 2004 | Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | |
| 17 | Win | 15–2 | Ivan Cazarez | TKO | 4 (6), 1:27 | Sep 3, 2004 | Desert Diamond Casino, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 16 | Win | 14–2 | Roque Cassiani | UD | 8 | Jun 24, 2004 | Bren Events Center, Irvine, California, U.S. | |
| 15 | Win | 13–2 | Freddy Castro | MD | 6 | Jan 22, 2004 | Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S. | |
| 14 | Win | 12–2 | Edel Ruiz | UD | 10 | Feb 7, 2003 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 13 | Win | 11–2 | Sean Fletcher | DQ | 9 (10), 1:50 | Nov 19, 2002 | Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 12 | Win | 10–2 | Carlos Diaz | TKO | 2 (12), 1:16 | Oct 1, 2002 | Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | Won vacant WBC FECARBOX featherweight title |
| 11 | Win | 9–2 | Carlos Rocha | TKO | 1 | Apr 19, 2002 | Auburn Hills, U.S. | |
| 10 | Win | 8–2 | Wilson Santos | KO | 1 (8) | Dec 14, 2001 | PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
| 9 | Win | 7–2 | Guillermo Vara | TKO | 2 (6), 2:52 | Nov 23, 2001 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 8 | Win | 6–2 | Robert Enriquez | TKO | 1 (6), 2:01 | Oct 14, 2001 | Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 7 | Loss | 5–2 | Steve Trumble | TKO | 4 (4), 0:22 | May 26, 2001 | Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S. | |
| 6 | Win | 5–1 | Francisco Rodriguez | TKO | 3 (4), 1:41 | Apr 7, 2001 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 5 | Win | 4–1 | Juan Carlos Martinez | PTS | 4 | Jan 8, 2000 | University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. | |
| 4 | Win | 3–1 | Joel Padilla | UD | 4 | Dec 17, 1999 | Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 3 | Loss | 2–1 | Victor Manuel Mendoza | SD | 4 | Dec 4, 1999 | Bush Co. Tent, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Rafael Magana | TKO | 3 (4), 2:18 | Nov 6, 1999 | Bush Co. Tent, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Victor Manuel Mendoza | UD | 4 | Jul 2, 1999 | Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | |
