Jesús “El Mono” Ramos is weeks away from one of the biggest fights of his career — a high-stakes showdown with Shane Mosley Jr. on the stacked Pitbull Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. undercard on December 6th at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Viva Houston and Viva 915 connected with the 23-year-old powerhouse for an exclusive interview to break down the matchup, the Thurman–Fundora cancellation, his preparation at 160, and why this fight is about proving something to himself more than anyone else.
What started as a frustrating setback — the original date being canceled — became a blessing in disguise for Ramos. He told Viva Houston that even though he was already in top shape for the original fight week, the unexpected delay gave him one thing every fighter secretly wants: more time to sharpen the game plan. He was already conditioned and ready, but the extended window allowed him to focus on the small details that matter most against someone with Mosley’s experience and pedigree.
Moving up to middleweight has also opened new doors for him. Ramos revealed that this camp allowed him to lift heavier, get stronger, and feel more explosive without sacrificing his trademark speed from 154. “I think my speed will carry,” he said confidently. “You can expect an explosive version of me — strong, sharp, and faster than Shane Mosley Jr.” For a fighter known for pressure and power, that combination spells danger.
Ramos also addressed the narrative of experience vs. youth. Mosley Jr. carries a legendary last name and a wealth of championship rounds, but Ramos believes this is the moment he proves he belongs at the top of the division. “This fight is more for me,” he emphasized. “I want to show myself that I’m capable of competing with the best. I don’t just want to be seen as a prospect — I want people to know I’m a real threat.” And with the WBC interim title on the line, Ramos understands exactly what that means for his future. A win places him directly behind Carlos Adames — and Ramos made it clear he wants to fight for the full title, not hold an interim belt. “My dream is to win a championship in the ring, not through email.”
Beyond the fight itself, Ramos talked about the role of family and Arizona’s overlooked boxing scene. Training out of Casa Grande with his father, uncle Abel Ramos, and his entire family around him provides the kind of tight-knit support most fighters leave home to find. Sparring with Abel in the past got “too intense,” he laughed, remembering their heated four-round wars in the gym. He also revealed the hardest puncher he’s felt: Terence Crawford, whose jab alone surprised him with unexpected power.
With Texas becoming a major boxing hotspot, Ramos is excited to perform in front of San Antonio fans on a card loaded with elite talent. His mindset is simple: stay locked in, stay disciplined, and deliver the kind of performance that forces the middleweight division to acknowledge him.
And if he wasn’t boxing? Ramos says he’d be building businesses. He already manages an Airbnb operation, bought a movie theater, and is involved in construction projects with his father. “I love business,” he said — but first, the goal is becoming champion.
On December 6th, Jesús Ramos steps into the ring with a chance to make his biggest statement yet. And based on the confidence and hunger he brought to this interview, San Antonio may be witnessing the true arrival of a star.
