 Greatest News I've heard all year!!!!, John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz Announces His Retirement |
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 Apr 26 2010, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE I fought anybody who got in the ring with me and never ducked anyone. - Jawnny Luiz Never ducked anyone, but clinched EVERYONE! QUOTE http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&opt...le&id=27248
John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz Announces His Retirement LAS VEGAS (Apr. 26, 2010) – After a professional career spanning 18 years, highlighted by becoming the first and only Heavyweight World Champion of Latino heritage, two-time world champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz today announced his retirement from the ring. Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs) defeated three world champions – Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker – as well as top contenders such as Andrew Golota, Fres Oquendo, Jameel McCline and Kirk Johnson. Six of John’s nine career losses were to world champions. “I’ve had a great career but it’s time for me to turn the page and start a new chapter of my life,” Ruiz said. “It’s sad that my final fight didn’t work out the way I wanted, but, hey, that’s boxing. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished with two world titles, 12 championship fights, and being the first Latino Heavyweight Champion of the World. I fought anybody who got in the ring with me and never ducked anyone. Now, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family. “I want to thank all of fans for staying in my corner through a long, up-and-down ride, as well as members of my family and team – my manager and legal advisor, Atty. Tony Cardinale, my brother, Eddie (cornerman), and Keith McGrath (strength-and conditioning coach) who’ve been with me so long. I also want to thank my trainer Miguel Diaz and (assistant) Richie Sandoval for teaching an old dog, new tricks, and my promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, the fairest promoter in boxing. “I was proud to be the WBA champion twice and have the opportunity to fight 12 times for the WBA championship, the oldest and most respected organization in boxing. I’d particularly like to thank WBA President Gilberto Mendoza.” Ruiz plans to move from Las Vegas back home to the Boston area this year and open a boxing gym in the inner city. “With my experiences in boxing,” he explained, “I want to go home and open a gym where kids will have a place to go, keeping them off of the streets, so they can learn how to box and build character. Someday, I’d like to see one of them go on to represent the United States in the Olympics. I want them to have the same opportunity to see the world that I had as an amateur. I’ve always tried to be involved in community and charity work in the past and now I’ll have more time to work with kids. “Maybe, someday I’ll get into training, but right now I just want to spend time with my wife, Maribelle, and my children. I wasn’t around as much as I would have liked for my two oldest children, John and Jocelyn, because I was away training or fighting. Now, I’ll be around for them and my 3-year-old son, Joaquin, as he grows up. I’m going back to my roots in Massachusetts, where a lot of my family and friends live, and look forward to helping young boxers avoid some of the bad things that I experienced in the sport but help them to experience the good times, too. Boxing is brutal but also beautiful. As I look back, I’m happy about my career, and my future is very bright.” |
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Apr 26 2010, 10:11 AM
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Heavyweight Group: Members Posts: 6,758 Joined: 14-December 07 From: Washington DC Member No.: 6,540 |
War John Ruiz!!!!!
(IMG:http://www.amam-magazine.com/valuev.jpg) (IMG:http://www.bostonmagazine.com/images/uploads/articles/6830_article.jpg) |
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Apr 26 2010, 10:18 AM
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Cruiserweight Group: Members Posts: 5,057 Joined: 9-December 04 From: TX Member No.: 1,304 |
I know it's going to sound crazy...but I honestly think the division is that much more uninteresting without Ruiz in it.
Even if you HATED him....at the very least he got an emotional response from you....that's something very few HWs do today. BUT...it's time, 18 years in the sport as a HW is a good long run. And even though he lost his last fight....he displayed heart and being game....so it's not a bad one to go out on...and who knows...IF Haye goes on to do something spectacular....it's really not a bad one to go out on. |
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Apr 26 2010, 10:19 AM
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Lightweight Group: Members Posts: 747 Joined: 10-November 06 Member No.: 5,559 |
QUOTE (D-MARV @ Apr 26 2010, 10:11 AM)  War John Ruiz!!!!! (IMG:http://www.amam-magazine.com/valuev.jpg) (IMG:http://www.bostonmagazine.com/images/uploads/articles/6830_article.jpg) That pic of Valuev and Ruiz is just scary! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) On another note...congrats to Ruiz for a good career. He fought the best Heavy's of his era. Congrats. |
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Apr 26 2010, 10:40 AM
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Lightweight Group: Members Posts: 952 Joined: 9-July 03 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 76 |
I'm not a big fan of Ruiz at all. But the bottom line is he dedicated a large portion of his life to the sport I love. In my book that counts for something. Congrats to John on his retirement.
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Apr 26 2010, 10:51 AM
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The Prime Minista Group: Team BU Posts: 6,677 Joined: 3-December 05 Member No.: 3,850 |
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Apr 26 2010, 12:12 PM
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Bourbon County Stout Group: Team BU Posts: 4,108 Joined: 23-February 05 Member No.: 1,759 |
QUOTE (Sweetness @ Apr 20 2010, 10:10 AM) Once John Ruiz officially retires, I'm out. Peace, y'all! |
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Apr 26 2010, 12:53 PM
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CAESAR, H.M.I.C. Group: Root Admin Posts: 21,447 Joined: 20-October 00 Member No.: 2 |
QUOTE (Sweetness @ Apr 26 2010, 01:12 PM) Peace, y'all! Not so fast...you have to wait at least 2 years before any retirement announcement becomes official. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Apr 26 2010, 01:35 PM
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Super Middleweight Group: Members Posts: 3,082 Joined: 10-December 04 From: Cali Member No.: 1,319 |
Wow one of the all time greats decides to hang em up.
We'll see you in Canastota in 5 yrs big John............................yeah right. LOL |
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Apr 26 2010, 01:48 PM
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Welterweight Group: Team BU Posts: 1,948 Joined: 2-November 07 Member No.: 6,422 |
JOHN RUIZ HALL OF FAMER!
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