Yori Boy Campas


Luis Ramón "Yori Boy" Campas Medina is a Mexican professional boxer who held the IBF Junior Middleweight title from 1997 to 1998. A veteran of the sport since 1987, he continues to fight as of 2019.

Background

He is a native of Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico, where the word Yori means white. When he was young and he walked into a gym for the first time, the way he hit opponents that day impressed his trainer's "Chava Mendoza and Gilbert Marquez". He began to be nicknamed Yori Boy, and few actually know his real name is Luis Ramon. He trained in Three Forks, Montana with his manager and trainer Joe Diaz.

Professional career

Campas, whose brother Armando was also a respected professional fighter, began his professional career on July 7, 1987 at the age of fifteen, by knocking out Gaby Vega in the first round at Ciudad Obregón, Sonora. His first thirteen fights were all won by knockout, and he built a record of 56-0 with 50 knockout wins by the time the IBF had him ranked as their number one world title challenger. Prior to that, he had won the Mexican and regional NABF welterweight titles. He won the NABF one on his first fight abroad, defeating Roger Turner by a twelve-round decision in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 19, 1992.

Title fight against Trinidad

Campas also beat former world champion Jorge Vaca by a knockout in round two at Tijuana, before receiving his first world title fight, September 17 of 1994 against Félix Trinidad for the IBF welterweight title, as part of a Pay Per View undercard that featured Julio César Chávez's rematch against Meldrick Taylor for the WBC light welterweight title. Campas, who had been considered by many Mexicans to be the next Chávez, dropped Trinidad in round two, but he lost, for his first professional defeat in 57 bouts.
Campas came back with seven straight wins, including one that gave him the WBO's regional NABO welterweight title, when he knocked out former world champion Genaro Leon in three rounds, August 7 of 1995. On September 6, 1996, he was given a second world title try, against José Luis Lopez, for the WBO welterweight title, in Los Angeles, California. Campas lost by knockout in round six.

Capturing a world title

Campas then decided to campaign in the light middleweight division, beating Fidel Avendano by a knockout in round two in his first fight there. Campas had four straight wins before challenging for a world title again, this time against the IBF light middleweight champion Raul Marquez. On December 6, 1997, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Campas became world champion by knocking out Marquez in round eight. He defended his title three times, beating Anthony Stephens by a knockout in three at Ledyard, Connecticut, Pedro Ortega by technical knockout in eleven at Tijuana, and former Trinidad opponent Larry Barnes by knockout in three in Las Vegas. On December 12 of 1998, however, he lost the title, after retiring in his corner in the seventh round against Fernando Vargas at Las Vegas.
After two wins in a row, he lost to Oba Carr. For his next fight, however, he became the first boxer to beat Tony Ayala, when Ayala was knocked out in round eight by Campas at San Antonio, Texas. On March 16 of 2002, he received his next world title shot, for the vacant WBO light middleweight title, against Puerto Rico's Daniel Santos, once again in Las Vegas. He lost by knockout in round eleven.
After one more knockout win, he tried to gain the WBC & WBA light middleweight titles against Oscar De La Hoya, on May 3, 2003, again, in Las Vegas. He lost that fight by knockout in round seven.
During a press conference held at Phoenix, Arizona, on March 24, 2004, Campas announced he had moved to that city. Two days later, he returned to the ring after a ten-month layoff, defeating Dumont Dewey Welliver by a ten-round split decision. He followed his win over Welliver with an eight-round decision win over Raul Munoz, also in Phoenix. Campas then suffered a mild upset, when he was beaten by the relatively unknown Eric Regan by decision in twelve rounds, at Oroville, California.
His 2006 fight against Ireland's John Duddy was a candidate for the 2006 Fight of the Year.

100th career victory

On 30 March 2012 Campas reached a significant milestone when he chalked up the 100th win of his career via a 2nd-round knockout of Mauro Lucero. The win gave Campas his 79th win inside the distance and improved his overall record to 100-16-1

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentType knockoutRound, timeDateLocationNotes
128Win108-17-3 Alexis CanettRTD6, 3:00Jul 13, 2019 Cancha Municipal, Navojoa, Mexico
127Win107-17-3 Joel JuarezTKO4, Mar 16, 2018 Auditorio Ernesto Rufo, Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico
126Win106-17-3 Anthony BonsanteDQ4, Jan 23, 2016 HeCivic Center, Butte, Montana, U.S.
125Win105-17-3 Glenn CisloKO2, Nov 7, 2015 Headwater Livestock Yards, Three Forks, Montana, U.S.
124Win104-17-3 Chris AsherKO5, Aug 22, 2015 Rodeo Grounds, Three Forks, Montana, U.S.
123Win103-17-3 Julio Cesar LanzasUD8Sep 27, 2014 OKC Downtown Airpark, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
122Win102-17-3 Daniel GonzalezUD8Apr 5, 2014 Silver Spur, Belgrade, Montana, U.S.
121Draw101-17-3 Octavio CastroTD2, Oct 4, 2013
120Draw101-17-2 Cristian SolanoTD10Jun 28, 2013 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
119Win101-17-1 Gabriel Alejandro MartinezSD10Feb 15, 2013 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
118Loss100-17-1 Les SherringtonUD12Jul 28, 2012 Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, AustraliaFor vacant WBF & vacant IBF Pan Pacific Middleweight titles
117Win100-16-1 Mauro LuceroKO2, 2:32Mar 30, 2012 Cancha Municipal, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
116Loss99-16-1 Jorge CotaTKO8, 2:52Nov 19, 2011 Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico
115Win99-15-1 Marcelo Angelano RodríguezTKO3, 2:23Aug 6, 2011 Gimnasio Municipal, Navojoa, Sonora, MexicoWon vacant WBA Fedelatin Super Welterweight title
114Win98-15-1 Rogelio MedinaTKO6 Jun 17, 2011 Explanada Tecate, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
113Win97-15-1Octavio CastroUD10Apr 15, 2011 Cancha Municipal, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
112Win96-15-1Matt VandaUD10Feb 18, 2011 Cancha Municipal, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
111Win95-15-1 Esteban CamouTKO5, 0:10Dec 17, 2010 Explanada Tecate, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
110Win94-15-1Juergen HartensteinTKO2, 2:25Sep 17, 2010 Forum del Mayo, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
109Win93-15-1 Taronze WashingtonUD6Jul 15, 2010 Escapade 2001, Houston, Texas, U.S.
108Loss92-15-1 Hector Camacho Jr.SD12Oct 30, 2009 Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
107Draw92-14-1 Hector CamachoSD8May 9, 2009 DoubleTree Hotel, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
106Loss92-14 Marcos ReyesMD12Mar 21, 2009 Gimnasio Rodrigo Quevedo, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, MexicoFor vacant WBC FECOMBOX Middleweight title
105Loss92-13 Saul RomanRTD9, 3:00Nov 8, 2008 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
104Win92-12Alejandro GarciaKO1, 1:48Jun 21, 2008 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
103Loss91-12 Matthew MacklinUD12Mar 22, 2008 National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
102Loss91-11 Amin AsikainenTKO7, 0:56Feb 1, 2008 Toolo Sports Hall, Helsinki, Finland
101Win91-10 Fernando VelaTKO5, 1:36Nov 30, 2007 Jacob Brown Auditorium, Brownsville, Texas, U.S.
100Win90-10Norberto BravoUD10Aug 31, 2007 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Won vacant IBA Americas Super Welterweight title
99Win89-10 Billy LyellUD10Jun 15, 2007 Chevrolet Centre, Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
98Loss88-10 Eromosele AlbertUD12May 2, 2007 Mahi Temple Shrine Auditorium, Miami, Florida, U.S.
97Loss88–9 John DuddyUD12Sep 29, 2006 Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, U.S.For IBA Middleweight title
96Win88–8 Miguel HernandezRTD5, 3:00Jul 15, 2006 Fifth Third Ballpark, Comstock Park, Michigan, U.S.
95Win87–8 Esteban CamouTKO6, 1:34Sep 30, 2005 Explanada Tecate, Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
94Loss86–8 Matt VandaSD12Jun 24, 2005 Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.For vacant IBA Americas Super Welterweight title
93Win86–7 Rigoberto PlacenciaKO2, 1:34Apr 7, 2005 Hilton Convention Center, Burbank, California, U.S.Retained WBC Mundo Hispano Middleweight title
92Loss85–7 Eric ReganUD12Jan 21, 2005 Feather Falls Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.For vacant IBA Continental Middleweight title
91Win85–6Raul MunozUD8Nov 6, 2004 Glendale Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
90Win84–6 Gabriel HolguinMD10Oct 15, 2004 Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.Won WBC Mundo Hispano Middleweight title
89Win83–6 Andres PachecoSD10Jul 9, 2004 Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
88Win82–6 Anthony ShulerTKO1, 1:16May 8, 2004 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.Won vacant IBA Americas Super Welterweight title
87Win81–6 Dumont WelliverSD10Mar 26, 2004 Dodge Theater, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
86Loss80–6 Oscar De La HoyaTKO7, 2:54May 3, 2003 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For WBA and WBC Super Welterweight titles
85Win80–5 George KlinesmithKO2, 1:57Nov 15, 2002 Laredo Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas, U.S.
84Loss79–5 Daniel SantosTKO11, 2:54Mar 16, 2002 Bally's Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant WBO Super Welterweight title
83Win79–4 Roni MartinezTKO5 Sep 30, 2001 Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.
82Win78–4 Chris SandeUD10Jun 16, 2001 Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
81Win77–4 Tony MenefeeTKO4, 3:00Feb 25, 2001 Greyhound Park, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
80Win76–4 Rob BleakleyTKO4, 0:51Nov 19, 2000 Midnight Rodeo, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
79Win75–4 Tony Ayala, Jr.RTD8, 0:51Jul 28, 2000 Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
78Loss74–4 Oba CarrTKO8, 3:00Mar 4, 2000 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
77Win74–3 Rudy LovatoTKO5, 3:00Nov 20, 1999 Paradise Casino, Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
76Win73–3 Ronald WeaverUD10Jun 26, 1999 Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
75Loss72–3 Fernando VargasRTD7, 3:00Dec 12, 1998 Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Lost IBF Super Welterweight title
74Win72–2 Larry BarnesTKO3, 3:00Sep 18, 1998 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF Super Welterweight title
73Win71–2 Pedro OrtegaTKO11, 1:52Jun 5, 1998 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoRetained IBF Super Welterweight title
72Win70–2 Anthony StephensRTD3, 3:00Mar 23, 1998 Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.Retained IBF Super Welterweight title
71Win69–2 Raul MarquezTKO8, 2:29Dec 6, 1997 Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, U.S.Won IBF Super Welterweight title
70Win68–2 Verdell SmithUD10Jul 11, 1997 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
69Win67–2 Chris SandeUD10Jun 2, 1997 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
68Win66–2 Rito RuvalcabaTKO5 Feb 21, 1997 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
67Win65–2 Fidel AvendanoTKO2 Nov 29, 1996 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
66Loss64–2 Jose Luis LopezRTD5, 3:00Oct 6, 1996 Sports Arena, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For WBO Welterweight title
65Win64–1 Ray CollinsUD12Mar 4, 1996 Great Western Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.Retained NABO Welterweight title
64Win63-1 Francisco Javier AltamiranoTKO8 Dec 8, 1995 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
63Win62-1 Anthony JonesKO2 Nov 4, 1995 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
62Win61-1 Manuel RojasTKO1, 2:49Oct 9, 1995 Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
61Win60–1 Genaro LéonTKO3 Aug 7, 1995 Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoRetained NABO Welterweight title
60Win59-1 Heath ToddTKO3 Jun 19, 1995 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
59Win58-1 Young Dick TigerUD10Apr 6, 1995 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
58Win57–1 Cassius Clay HorneTKO4 Feb 16, 1995 Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Won NABO Welterweight title
57Loss56–1 Felix TrinidadTKO4, 2:41Sep 17, 1994 MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, U.S.IBF Welterweight title
57Win56–0 Anthony IvoryTKO9 Jul 27, 1994 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
55Win55–0 Jorge VacaTKO2 Feb 16, 1994 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
54Win54–0 Floyd WilliamsKO4 Dec 4, 1993 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
53Win53–0 Anthony IvoryUD10Nov 12, 1993 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
52Win52–0 Griffin GolemanKO1 Aug 27, 1993 Arco Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
51Win51–0 Ricky StonerTKO7 Jul 24, 1993 Houston, Texas, U.S.
50Win50–0 Louis HowardKO8 Jun 10, 1993 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
49Win49–0 Ricky LehmanKO3 May 21, 1993 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
48Win48–0 David TaylorTKO8 Mar 12, 1993 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
47Win47–0 Steve BarrerasTKO2 Jan 29, 1993 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
46Win46-0 William HernandezKO1 Dec 4, 1992 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
45Win45–0Oscar PonceTKO7 Oct 17, 1992 Miami, Florida, U.S.
44Win44-0 Luciano TorresKO1 Aug 26, 1992 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
43Win43–0 Roger TurnerMD12Jun 19, 1992 Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won NABF Welterweight title
42Win42–0 Samuel MartinezTKO5, 2:29May 2, 1992 Bally's Hotel & Casino, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Retained Mexico Welterweight title
41Win41–0 Ultiminio MartinezKO3 Apr 4, 1992 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
40Win40–0 Julian BenitezKO1 Mar 2, 1992 Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoRetained Mexico Welterweight title
39Win39–0 Greg DicksonKO2 Nov 11, 1991 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
38Win38–0 Frankie DavisTKO4, 0:27Oct 5, 1991 Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
37Win37–0 Jose Luis BedollaTKO3 Aug 10, 1991 Navojoa, Sonora, MexicoRetained Mexico Welterweight title
36Win36–0 Cassius Clay HorneTKO2 Jul 8, 1991 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
35Win35–0 Jesus CardenasKO7 May 24, 1991 Estadio Ciclon Echavaria, Navojoa, Sonora, MexicoWon Mexico Welterweight title
34Win34–0 Rey MoralesKO6 Mar 8, 1991 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
33Win33–0 Roman NunezTKO3 Feb 4, 1991 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
32Win32–0 Luis Francisco PerezTKO4 Dec 10, 1990 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
31Win31–0 Martin QuirozUD10Nov 24, 1990 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
30Win30–0 Victor LozoyaKO3 Sep 28, 1990 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
29Win29-0 Julian BenitezKO8 Aug 20, 1990 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
28Win28–0 Luis MoraUD10May 7, 1990 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
27Win27–0 Jorge HernandezKO2 May 4, 1990 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
26Win26–0 Manuel RamosKO4 Mar 12, 1990 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
25Win25–0 Jesus RamirezKO2 Feb 12, 1990 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
24Win24–0 Federico RenteriaKO2 Dec 15, 1989 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
23Win23–0 Corona DominguezKO2 Oct 30, 1989 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
22Win22–0 Santana YanezTKO4 Sep 29, 1989 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
21Win21–0 Martin ContrerasTKO5 Aug 14, 1989 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
20Win20–0 Antonio MartinezKO3 Jun 16, 1989 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
19Win19–0 Rigoberto GarciaTKO7 Apr 24, 1989 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
18Win18–0 David LopezTKO8 Apr 7, 1989 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
17Win17–0 Rosario GuerreroKO4 Mar 13, 1989 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
16Win16–0 David LopezUD12Dec 2, 1988 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
15Win15–0 Jose LopezTKO6 Nov 7, 1988 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
14Win14–0 Sergio VacasehuaUD10Oct 14, 1988 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
13Win13–0 Luis RodriguezKO4 Aug 22, 1988 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
12Win12–0 Jose LopezTKO8 Jul 11, 1988 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
11Win11–0 Luis GarciaKO4 Jun 20, 1988 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
10Win10–0 Jorge AhumadaKO1 Apr 19, 1988 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
9Win9–0 Gaby VegaKO1 Apr 1, 1988 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
8Win8–0 Heriberto RuizKO2 Mar 4, 1988 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
7Win7–0 Segio GarciaKO1 Feb 19, 1988 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
6Win6–0 Sebastian MendezKO2 Jan 10, 1988 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
5Win5–0 Paulino GascaKO1 Dec 20, 1987
4Win4–0 Miguel AyalaKO1 Dec 13, 1987 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
3Win3–0 Rene FloresKO3 Nov 23, 1987 Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
2Win2–0 Roberto LopezKO2 Nov 12, 1987 Huatabampo, Sonora, Mexico
1Win1–0 Gaby VegaKO1 Jul 11, 1987 Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, MexicoCampas professional debut