Matt Ramos
American wrestler (born 2001)
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Matthew James Ramos is an American wrestler.
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Nicolar Rivera (left) and Ramos (right) in 2025. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew James Ramos |
| Born | April 27, 2001 Naperville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Home town | Lockport, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Event(s) | Freestyle and Folkstyle |
| College team | Minnesota (2018) Purdue (2021–2025) |
Early life and education
Matthew James Ramos was born on April 27, 2001 in Naperville, Illinois to Cresente Holanday and Shelby Ramos. 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.[1][2]
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.[1][3]
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.[4][5] He later lost to Pat Glory in the final.[6] Ramos ended his NCAA career in 2025.[7]
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.[8][9]
Personal life
Ramos is of Filipino descent through his father Cresente Ramos who hails from Basista, Pangasinan. He is not a Filipino citizen, and is seeking citizenship through naturalization via legislation in the Philippine Congress.[10]