Jose Ramirez is one win away from making U.S. Olympic Boxing Team

By KSEE Sports

May 7, 2012 Updated May 7, 2012 at 8:39 PM PDT

Lightweight Jose Ramirez, Avenal, won his first bout at the Americas Olympic Qualifier in Brazil. Ramirez defeated Michael Alexander, Trinidad & Tobago, with a third round TKO. Ramirez needs one more win to clinch a spot in the Summer Olympics in London. Ramirez' next fight will be on Wednesday against Alejandro Rynn of Canada.