John Ruiz
John Ruiz (born January 4, 1972) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2010, and held the WBA heavyweight title twice between 2001 and 2005. Ruiz is of Puerto Rican descent, and is the first Latino boxer to win a world heavyweight title.
John Ruiz | |
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Ruiz with the WBA heavyweight title belt at the White House, 2001 | |
| Born | January 4, 1972 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | The Quietman |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Reach | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 55 |
| Wins | 44 |
| Wins by KO | 30 |
| Losses | 9 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
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