By Gabriel F. Cordero
Sad to report that featherweight César “El Uniko” Ramírez was killed by gunfire while driving in a car in the Independencia neighborhood of Tijuana. Ramirez quickly received medical attention but unfortunately didn’t survive. The 28-year-old Ramírez was the partner of former WBC atomweight world champion Brenda “Bonita” Flores and was waiting to be a father. Ramirez had a pro record of 11-5 with 4 KOs and his nickname “Uniko” was because he was the only boxer with trainer Ramiro Chavez.
A loss for the boxing world, but an even worse loss for a pregnant partner left behind. I hope she will get all the support and help she will need now.
My condolences to his family.
He unfortunately was involved with the cartel. And these types of incidents won’t ever stop due to the bad economy and weak government Mexico has. Brothers will kill brothers, and sister will kill sisters, all because some idiot with money will pay them to do so. A sad, but true life a low income Mexican has to do in order to live, and there’s nothing I or the Mexican government can do about it. I’ll miss you brother!