UFC Bantamweight Ramon Taveras detailed a recent drive-by experienced right outside his mother’s home in Duval.
Taveras released footage on his Instagram showing the shooting. In the caption Taveras described the event and explained how the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have let him and his family down previously.
UFC Fighter Ramon Taveras Survived Scary Drive-By Shooting
The post from Taveras stated the following.
“It’s unfortunate that I even have to make a post like this, but I cannot let this be swept under the rug. Monday, July 29, 2024, at 10:05 pm, a group of armed men drove up on me at my mother’s house and tried to take my life. By the grace of God, I made it out with no injuries and was able to grab my own firearm and return fire in self-defence.
” This city is unforgiving, and it’s worse that JSO [Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office] does nothing to correct the problem. I lost my brother in 2019 due to gun violence, and his killers are yet to be caught. Now I find myself almost in the same situation. JSO did the bare minimum for my brother and is now doing the same for me. They assumed I was targeted due to “gang violence” or a problem I caused. I don’t bother anyone, I stay in my own lane, I focus on my career and family. Even after explaining this, they continued to insinuate that I was involved in something that brought this outcome upon myself. “
Making a Lifestyle Change
After the horrifying encounter the bantamweight fighter has revaluated his life and confirms his decision to depart Duval.
“My family feels unsafe, and I fear for my children, who nearly lost their father the person striving to change their lives. It is tragic that I have so much love for my city, yet I am compelled to leave. I will use this situation to speak out against the ineffectiveness of JSO and their disregard for the less fortunate parts of the city. They seem indifferent to whether lives are lost or at risk. I am sick of it! This could have been a memorial post; I could have lost my life just like my brother, or somebody else could have lost theirs trying to take mine. I am done being silent, I ask for your support in spreading this message as far as we can.
“I am blessed and happy to be alive, but I’m leaving Duval.”
MMA Career So Far
Looking at the career of Ramon Taveras in the sport so far it has been tumultuous. With a record of 10-2 he is a promising prospect however his start in the UFC has been mixed. An opportunity was scuppered on the contender series las year when he missed weight and was defeated via TKO. Only a month after Dana White took another chance and the Floridian took it with both hands securing a 29 second TKO to secure a UFC contract. Since then he debuted and earned a decision victory against Serhiy Sidey, the man that beat him months prior. He was meant to feature at UFC 304 in Manchester against Caolán Loughran but injury forced him to withdraw. The Irishman remained on the card and suffered a defeat to English flyweight Jake Hadley.
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