World renowned boxing management company Cestus Management is showcasing the States of Texas’ best young talent as on April 18, 2009 , the beautiful Gateway City of Laredo in Texas will host the IBC heavyweight world title fight between Hector “Hurricane” Ferreyro and Cessi “COOL C” Salif.  The event is promoted by Recon Garza Promotions and the undercard is loaded with the Lone Star States’ most promising talent as Rodolfo “LA COBRITA” Gomez, James “QUICK DRAW” DuBois, Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr., Jairo “EL BARBARO” Martinez , and Cestus's new signing the sensational Hector “RAYO” Ramos will be featured.  The local fans are in for a great night of boxing as every fighter on the card is talented and exciting. 

Rodolfo “LA COBRITA” Gomez and Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr. are coming off sensational performances on the March 20, 2009 , ESPN Friday Night Fights  boxing event which was held at the Laredo Entertainment Center.  Jairo Martinez, Hector Ramos and James DuBois will be making their much anticipated ring appearances in Laredo, where they will be a part of a full Cestus Management lineup.  All of these fighters are locked, loaded and ready to deliver explosive performances on April 18!

Gina Iacovou, who is Cestus Management’s C.E.O., said, “Our powerful stable of Gomez, Luna Jr, DuBois, Martinez. and Ramos are going to put on a great show and I’m sure that everyone will enjoy yet another great evening of boxing.  Laredo ( Texas ) has become a home away from home for us and we love to visit with the great fans of the Gateway City .”

Mike Michael, who is Cestus Management’s Founder, said, “April 18, Laredo ’s Veteran’s Field is going to witness the the best young talent Texas has too offer and possibly in the whole of the country.  The fans in attendance are going to have it all as there is the raw power of Rudy Gomez, the human buzz saw that is Robert Luna Jr the slick boxing of James DuBois, the ferocity of Jairo Martinez, . and the complete package of speed, power, and boxing skills that is Hector Ramos.” Michael continued, “This is going to be the fourth show that Cestus Management is involved in and we feel that Laredo is quickly becoming the premier fight town in Texas .  I would like to take the time and thank the Deborah Jones the Vice President of the I.B.C., Anthony Velasquez of Gente Entertainment and the beautiful people of Laredo in the great state of Texas.

Cestus Signs Decorated Amateur Star Hector Ramos!

World renowned boxing company Cestus Management has signed San Antonio, Texas native Mexican American Hector Ramos to an exclusive management agreement. Ramos, who is a former Amateur Superstar who has numerous Multi-Championships compiled an impressive amateur record of 156 wins with 51 victories coming by way of referee stoppage,  joins what is quickly becoming one of the most talent laden stable of young and powerful prospects in the boxing world.  Ramos is as seasoned, experienced and accomplished as any amateur in recent memory.  Hector, who courageously served the United States Air Force with honor and pride, is a versatile boxer-puncher with solid power and great balance. Ramos”, stands 6 feet tall, weighs 140 pounds and has a 77 inch reach and fights out of a southpaw stance. Hector also possesses excellent boxing aptitude and also has an amazing understanding of distance and timing combined with fast quick precise powerpunching.   His amateur boxing credentials include the following:

U.S. National Amateur Ranking

2000        Ranked # 2 at lightweight;
2001        Ranked # 6 at lightweight;
2002        Ranked # 4 at lightweight;       
2003        Ranked # 10 at lightweight;      
2004        Ranked # 2 at light welterweight
2005        Ranked # 1 at light welterweight
2006        Ranked # 1 at light welterweight

Titles and Medals

2005 US Championships Silver medalist;
2005 Ringside World Champion;
2004 US Championships Bronze medalist;
2000 & 2005 Regional & Texas Golden Gloves Champion;
2000 National Golden Gloves bronze medalist;
12  Texas State Amateur Championships;
3    Times Combined Armed Forces Champion.

Olympic Trials

2004 Olympic Trials participant.

National and International  Competition

Member of 2006 World Cup Team - Baku , Alzerbaijan;
USA vs. Ukraine - Chicago , Illinois ;
USA vs. Canadian National Team Reginia , Sask.

Hector Ramos, from his home base training camp in San Antonio, Texas, had this to say about his signing with Cestus Management, “I am so excited to be part of a such a highly respected boxing company as Cestus and it feels great knowing that my boxing career is in good hands.  I feel that now, i will be able to achieve my lifelong dream of becoming a World Champion.  I can’t wait to get back into the ring!”

Gina Iacovou, who is Cestus Management’s CEO, said, “Hector’s amateur experience and accomplishments speak for themselves as there are not many high profile prospects in boxing today that boast better credentials.  Ramos is a great talent with astonishing natural boxing gifts.”  Iacovou added, “The fact that he is a former U.S. solider who served his Country with honor and pride shows the type of discipline and character this young man possesses which is exactly the type of quality that we (Cestus) seek.”

Mike Michael, who is Cestus’ Founder and Chief Advisor, said, “Although Hector Ramos is undefeated in his first two professional fights, it is as if he is about to make his professional debut now that he is under the Cestus banner. Our company is known for our ability to develop fighters into serious world-class boxers,” and a fighter as talented and accomplished as Hector is going to be a great experience taking him to the top.  Michael continued, “Ramos’ has the right attitude, and lives a clean lifestyle which he learned from his days as a soldier in the Air Force for the United States .  He is a young man that is physically and mentally ready for the challenges that boxing will offer and I have no doubt that we will all be successful and Hector will soon be known in the boxing world” and go onto fulfill his dream.