Ray Beltrán


Raymundo Beltrán is a Mexican professional boxer. He is a former WBO lightweight champion. He has challenged three times for the WBO lightweight title, and is a former WBC–NABF lightweight champion.

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. 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.
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".

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
47Loss36–9–1 Richard CommeyKO8, 0:54Jun 28, 2019 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
46Win36–8–1 Hiroki OkadaKO9, 2:09Feb 10, 2019 Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, U.S.Won WBC Continental Americas and WBO Inter-Continental light welterweight titles
45Loss35–8–1 José PedrazaUD12Aug 25, 2018 Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.Lost WBO lightweight title
44Win35–7–1 Paulus MosesUD12Feb 16, 2018 Grand Sierra Resort, Grand Theatre, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBO lightweight title
43Win34–7–1 Bryan VázquezMD10Aug 5, 2017 Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
42Win33–7–1 Jonathan MaiceloKO2, 1:25May 20, 2017 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
41Win32–7–1 Mason MenardKO7, 0:51Dec 10, 2016 CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
39Win30–7–1 Ivan NajeraTKO2, 2:58May 21, 2016Laredo Energy Arena, Laredo, Texas, U.S..png" />
38NC29–7–1 Takahiro AoND2, 1:29May 1, 2015 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant WBO lightweight title
37Loss29–7–1 Terence CrawfordUD12Nov 29, 2014 CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.For WBO and vacant The Ring lightweight titles
36Win29–6–1 Arash UsmaneeUD12Apr 12, 2014MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S..png" />Won vacant WBO–NABO lightweight title
35Draw28–6–1 Ricky Burns12Sep 7, 2013 Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow, ScotlandFor WBO lightweight title
34Win28–6 Alejandro RodriguezUD10Apr 27, 2013Texas, U.S..png" />
33Win27–6 Kim Ji-hoonUD10Dec 6, 2012Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S..png" />Retained NABF lightweight title
32Win26–6 Hank LundyMD10Jul 27, 2012Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S..png" />Won NABF lightweight title
31Loss25–6 Luis Ramos Jr.UD10Jan 6, 2012 Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, U.S.
30Win25–5 Darien FordKO2 Sep 9, 2011 Desert Diamond Casino, Tucson, U.S.
29Loss24–5 Sharif BogereUD10May 13, 2011For vacant WBO NABO lightweight title
28Win24–4 Carlos VinanRTD7, 3:00Mar 4, 2011Woodland Hills, U.S..png" />
27Win23–4 David TorresTKO7, 2:20Jan 9, 2010Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, U.S..png" />
26Loss22–4 Ammeth DiazTKO5, 0:48Sep 18, 2008For WBA Fedelatin lightweight title
25Win22–3 Moises PerezTKO9, 2:42Mar 8, 2008Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Mexico.png" />Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title
24Win21–3 Baudel Cardenas2, 2:59Sep 29, 2007Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S..png" />
23Win20–3 Jose MontesTKO1, 2:10Jul 20, 2007Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico.png" />
22Win19–3 Carlos GamezTKO2, 2:22Mar 2, 2007 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
21Win18–3 Joel Yocupicio1, 3:00Oct 13, 2006 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
20Win17–3 Jaime OrrantiaTKO1, 1:43Jul 9, 2005 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
19Loss16–3 Agnaldo NunesSD8Mar 25, 2005 Desert Diamond Casino, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
18Win16–2 Jaime OrrantiaUD6Dec 16, 2004Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S..png" />
17Win15–2 Ivan CazarezTKO4, 1:27Sep 3, 2004
16Win14–2 Roque CassianiUD8Jun 24, 2004Bren Events Center, Irvine, California, U.S..png" />
15Win13–2 Freddy Castro6Jan 22, 2004Marriott Hotel, Irvine, California, U.S..png" />
14Win12–2 Edel RuizUD10Feb 7, 2003The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S..png" />
13Win11–2 Sean Fletcher9, 1:50Nov 19, 2002Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S..png" />
12Win10–2 Carlos DiazTKO2, 1:16Oct 1, 2002Won vacant WBC FECARBOX featherweight title
11Win9–2 Carlos RochaTKO1Apr 19, 2002 Auburn Hills, U.S.
10Win8–2 Wilson SantosKO1 Dec 14, 2001 PA Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
9Win7–2 Guillermo VaraTKO2, 2:52Nov 23, 2001 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
8Win6–2 Robert EnriquezTKO1, 2:01Oct 14, 2001 Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
7Loss5–2 Steve TrumbleTKO4, 0:22May 26, 2001 Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
6Win5–1 Francisco RodriguezTKO3, 1:41Apr 7, 2001MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S..png" />
5Win4–1 Juan Carlos Martinez4Jan 8, 2000 University Arena, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
4Win3–1 Joel PadillaUD4Dec 17, 1999Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S..png" />
3Loss2–1 Victor Manuel Mendoza4Dec 4, 1999
2Win2–0 Rafael Magana3, 2:18Nov 6, 1999
1Win1–0 Victor Manuel Mendoza4Jul 2, 1999 Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.