Matt Ramos

Matt Ramos
Nicolar Rivera (left) and Ramos (right) in 2025.
Personal information
Full nameMatthew James Ramos
Born (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 25)
Naperville, Illinois, U.S.
Home townLockport, Illinois, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Sport
Country United States
SportWrestling
Events
Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamMinnesota (2018)
Purdue (2021–2025)

Matthew James Ramos is an American wrestler.

Early life and education

Matthew James Ramos was born on April 27, 2001 in Naperville, Illinois to Cresente Holanday Ramos and his wife Shelby. He has a sister and a brother. He attended the Lockport High School before entering the University of Minnesota in 2018. Ramos moved to Purdue University in 2021.

Career

Collegiate

Ramos first competed for the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2018. However he got injured and redshirted the season. He later appeared for the Purdue Boilermakers two years later.

A highlight of his career was causing an upset against Spencer Lee in the semifinals of the 125 pounds division of the 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Lee was aiming to win his fourth title. He later lost to Pat Glory in the final. Ramos ended his NCAA career in 2025.

National team

Ramos has competed for the United States internationally. At the 2018 Cadet World Wrestling Championships in Croatia, Ramos won the -57kg freestyle gold medal.

Personal life

Ramos is of Filipino descent through his father Cresente Ramos who hails from Basista, Pangasinan. He gained Filipino citizenship in 2026.

References

  1. 1 2 "Matt Ramos - 2024-25 Wrestling Roster". Purdue Boilermakers. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Pangilinan backs citizenship bids of athletes Boatwright, Ramos". Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau. May 6, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ Hallinan, Kelly (March 25, 2023). "Matt Ramos pulls off the biggest upset in NCAA Wrestling history". WLFI News 18. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Matt Ramos pins 3-time wrestling champ Spencer Lee in stunning upset". ESPN.com. AssociRated Press. March 18, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Fil-Am college wrestlers get All-American honors". ABS-CBN News. April 29, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ Hanson, Ethan (March 12, 2024). "Purdue wrestler Matt Ramos shares holistic mindset on victory and defeat". Journal and Courier. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ Masuraha, Vedha (March 24, 2025). "Ramos concludes historic NCAA wrestling career". Purdue Exponent. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ "RAMOS Matthew James". United World Wrestling. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ Miller, Taylor (July 4, 2018). "Ramos crowned Cadet World champion, Facundo and Ferrari win bronze". The Mat. USA Wrestling. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Go rallies behind Boatwright, Ramos". Daily Tribune. May 9, 2026. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Bennie Boatwright, Matthew Ramos naturalization bills lapse into law". Fastbreak. September 2, 2026. Retrieved September 2, 2026.