Since being invited to the selection camp in January, Ramon’s dedication to the sport has been put to the test in new ways. First, he wakes up and heads to weigh-ins, then, after breakfast, begins his first training session at 9 a.m., working on strength and conditioning for the next hour. Then, after a bit of rest, there will be coordination drills, followed by boxing skills work or sparring. There, at 6,000 feet of elevation, he is surrounded by veterans of the Olympic system, including 2024 Olympians Jennifer Lozano, Alyssa Mendoza, Jajaira Gonzalez and Morelle McCane, all of whom have returned to the 2025 High Performance team. Richard Torrez Jnr, the unbeaten heavyweight pro who won a silver medal at the 2020 Games, also drops by to share his experiences.
