Ronnie Magramo (born 1972), is a retired

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. He was a contender in Minimumweight (105 lbs) in the 1990s.

Early life

Magramo was born in 1972 in

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. His family members are mostly boxers such as Ric Magramo Sr., who was a contender in the 1960s and '70s, Ric Magramo Jr., Melvin Magramo and Giemel Magramo. The media called them "Skull and Bones Family".

Career

He debuted in 1989, challenging for the Philippines Minimumweight title with

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, but lost to a KO in the eighth round in 1992. He often traveled to

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. Each time, with a height of only , Magramo always makes it difficult for Thai boxers. On August 22, 1993, he lost by

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in WBA Minimumweight title event in Saraburi province. On February 22, 1994, Magramo returned to Thailand to challenge

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Mini flyweight with Ratanapol Sor Vorapin in Bang Mun Nak district,

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, he was defeated again unanimously. Two months later, Magramo again challenged in Thailand fighting Wanwin Charoen for the minor organization WBF Mini flyweight, the first WBF event in Thailand. This time, he won by KO in the second round. He defended the title twice, the first time he defeated Indonesian boxer Faisol Akbar in

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. The second time he overcame with a split decision Thai boxer

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on February 19, 1995, in

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. Magramo returned to Thailand again to face Fahsang Pongsawang in Bangkok, but was defeated and lost his title. Magramo recovered his title beating Pongsawang by KO in the 10th round at

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. On September 29, 1996, he was defeated and lost the championship to Pongsawang, with unmatched scores at

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, Roi Et province,

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. Ronnie Magramo then earned seven wins and on January 30, 1999, he challenged for vacant WBA

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Minimumweight title against

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at Pattaya,

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. He was defeated with scores in the eighth round because Porpaoin had bleeding on head unable to continue fighting. Magramo retired after that.

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Early life

Career

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