John Ruiz is a former professional boxer who is best known for being the first-ever Latino world heavyweight boxing champion. He held the WBA heavyweight title twice, becoming the first boxer of Hispanic heritage to win a world heavyweight championship. Throughout his career, he won 38 fights, with 29 knockouts. He has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
John Ruiz: Biography
John Ruiz was born on January 4, 1972, in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He began boxing at the age of 10 and was trained by his father, who was also a boxer. He had an amateur career of 42 fights, winning 40 of them. He turned professional in 1992 and in his first major bout, he won the vacant WBA heavyweight title in 2001 by defeating Evander Holyfield. He defended his title twice before losing it in 2003. He then regained the title in 2005, but lost it again in 2006. He retired in 2010 after a professional career of 38 wins and 8 losses.
John Ruiz: Wiki, Height, Age, Net Worth
John Ruiz has a height of 6 feet 2 inches and a weight of over 240 lbs. He is 48 years old and his net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. He is married and has two children. He is also the founder and president of the John Ruiz Foundation, which helps inner-city youth with educational and recreational activities.
John Ruiz is a former professional boxer who made history as the first-ever Latino world heavyweight boxing champion. He had a successful career, winning 38 fights with 29 knockouts. He is now retired and is the founder and president of the John Ruiz Foundation.
