Matt Ramos

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.