FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — He’s only 11 years old, but Fresno’s Christian “Boogie” Ramos packs a punch.
“Sometimes I get a little angry,” he said.
Boogie’s journey into the ring began four years ago.
Tired of standing in the outfield for baseball, he traded his mitt for a pair of gloves.
Boogie has taken the hits and shed a few tears, but 51 amateur fights later, he says he’s just getting started.
“It completely proved me completely wrong,” says his father, Chris Ramos.
Motivated and full of confidence, Boogie sees a future in this sport.
“I realized that I really had good potential and could really become something,” Christian said.
Five days a week you’ll find him at Marquitos Boxing Gym.
“I knew it right away,” says Marquitos Padilla. “It’s just the beginning, you know? He’s got what it takes to make it big.”
This skill led Boogie to the best amateur tournament in the country.
“Just a walk in the park,” he said.
After winning local, national and regional United States boxing titles, Boogie is preparing for the 58th annual Silver Gloves tournament in late January.
“I really want to win this tournament so I can get my name out there,” he said.
Boogie’s dreams don’t stop at nationals.
“I want to go to the Olympics and get that gold medal,” he said.
With the 2032 Summer Games already on his mind, it’s sometimes hard for Dad to believe he’s only 11 years old.
“Him having this type of dream just shows me where his mind is at,” Chris said.
For now, he hopes to bring a national belt back to Fresno.
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