Danila Ramos

Danila Fernanda de Freitas Ramos, known as "A Guerreira," is a professional boxer standing at 5'6" with a reach of 69.5 inches. Born on June 8, 1985, in Mogi das Cruzes, São Paulo, Brazil, she currently fights out of Villa Madero, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ramos made her professional debut in January 2017 and has since become a former WBO Interim World Featherweight Champion. Although she faced a setback against Amanda Serrano, she remains a contender for the IBF, IBO, and WBO World Featherweight titles. Their bout was historically significant, being the first unified women's boxing match to consist of 12 rounds of three minutes each. Following controversies from this fight, the WBC mandated that Amanda Serrano relinquish her WBC title.

Ramos’s 5'6" frame allows her to effectively fight at close range, skillfully slipping under and around her opponents' longer arms, which she uses to her advantage. She often employs a bob-and-weave defense, bending at the waist to evade incoming punches while positioning herself for effective counterattacks. This movement not only helps her avoid strikes but also disrupts her opponent’s rhythm, creating opportunities for powerful counters.

Her swarmer style enables her to deliver impactful uppercuts by leveraging her body weight—an essential skill for a fighter of her natural athleticism. While taller opponents in the featherweight division may attempt to maintain distance with jabs, Ramos’s relentless pressure allows her to quickly close the gap, making the fight uncomfortable for her adversaries and giving her an upper hand when engaging in close exchanges.

Ramos’s in-fighting style exudes a distinctive Brazilian flair, reminiscent of the fluidity and rhythm seen in high-level basketball players as they maneuver with the ball. Similar to a basketball player who uses hip movements to throw off defenders, Ramos employs her body effectively, slipping punches by shifting her weight and executing subtle hip movements. This technique opens avenues for powerful counterpunches while maintaining pressure on her opponent.

As a swarmer, Ramos focuses on staying close and unsettling her opponents with rapid flurries of hooks and uppercuts. This aggressive approach allows her to slip and slide beneath her adversaries' jabs, akin to a basketball dribbler weaving through defenders. By bending at the waist, she can navigate incoming shots, keeping her hands available for counters and disrupting her opponent’s balance. This style establishes her as a formidable opponent at close range, especially given her ability to channel her entire body weight into uppercuts and short hooks. Her relentless aggression, combined with precise footwork, exemplifies the true instinct of a swarmer—constant pressure and a rhythm that disrupts her opponent’s timing. Despite occasionally facing reach disadvantages, Ramos effectively closes the gap, maintaining an advantage through sheer stamina and skill. She is renowned not only for her resilience but also for her proficiency in delivering powerful, body-focused shots, earning her respect and recognition in South American boxing circles.