UFC fighter Ramon Taveras nearly killed in home invasion, details armed attack five years after losing brother to gun violence

UFC bantamweight fighter Ramon Taveras recently survived a violent home invasion five years after losing his brother to gun violence. The incident occurred on July 29 at his mother’s house in Jacksonville, Florida, where armed men attacked Taveras. Miraculously, he escaped unharmed.

Taveras shared the harrowing experience on Instagram, criticizing the concerned authority for their inadequate response. He expressed frustration over the lack of justice for his brother’s murder in 2019, fearing a similar fate for himself.

In his Instagram post, Taveras emphasized the daily reality of violence in his city and urged for better law enforcement:

"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-defense...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."

He added:

'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 am blessed and happy to be alive, but I’m leaving duval."

Check out Ramon Taveras' post below:

---

Ramon Taveras' UFC run so far

Ramon Taveras earned his UFC contract with a first-round knockout over Cortavious Romious on Dana White's Contender Series, Season 7. Debuting at UFC 297, Taveras won a split decision against Serhiy Sidey. The 30-year-old was scheduled to fight Caolan Loughran at the recently concluded UFC 304. However, he had to pull out of the fight due to an injury.

Taveras, a professional since 2019, has a 10-2 record with five KOs and three submissions. He has won six of his last seven fights, including five first-round finishes. His notable wins include UFC vet Martin Day and PRIDE vet Charles Bennett.