Best fights of Gabriel Ruelas
Over 15 years as a professional, Gabriel Ruelas has compiled a 49-7 (24) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gabriel Ruelas defeats Jesse James Leija
On September 17, 1994 Gabriel Ruelas fought Jesse James Leija for the WBC super featherweight title. Ruelas was 24 years old with a record of 38-2, and Leija was 28 with a record of 28-0-2. Ruelas was on a 5-fight winning streak and Leija was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Ruelas won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. Gabriel Ruelas loses to Azumah Nelson via majority decision
On February 20, 1993 Gabriel Ruelas fought Azumah Nelson for the WBC super featherweight title. Ruelas was 22 years old with a record of 33-1, and Nelson was 34 with a record of 35-2-1. Ruelas was on a 12-fight winning streak and Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ruelas lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nelson.
3. Gabriel Ruelas stops Freddie Liberatore
On January 28, 1995 Gabriel Ruelas defended his WBC super featherweight title against Freddie Liberatore. Ruelas was 24 years old with a record of 39-2, and Liberatore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Freddie Liberatore via retirement in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Gabriel Ruelas KOs Jimmy Garcia
On May 6, 1995 Gabriel Ruelas defended his WBC super featherweight title against Jimmy Garcia. Ruelas was 24 years old with a record of 40-2, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Jimmy Garcia via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
5. Gabriel Ruelas defeats Jorge Palomares
On January 30, 1992 Gabriel Ruelas defended his WBC-NABF super featherweight title against Jorge Palomares. Ruelas was 21 years old with a record of 26-1, and Palomares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ruelas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Gabriel Ruelas defeats Alvaro Bohorquez
On August 17, 1991 Gabriel Ruelas defended his WBC-NABF super featherweight title against Alvaro Bohorquez. Ruelas was 21 years old with a record of 24-1, and Bohorquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ruelas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Gabriel Ruelas KOs Troy Dorsey
On July 11, 1998 Gabriel Ruelas fought Troy Dorsey for the vacant IBA InterContinental lightweight title. Ruelas was 27 years old with a record of 44-4, and Dorsey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was coming off a loss. Ruelas stopped Troy Dorsey via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Gabriel Ruelas KOs Moises Martinez
On April 2, 1992 Gabriel Ruelas faced Moises Martinez. Ruelas was 21 years old with a record of 28-1, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Moises Martinez via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Gabriel Ruelas KOs Ben Lopez
On August 28, 1993 Gabriel Ruelas faced Ben Lopez. Ruelas was 23 years old with a record of 33-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was coming off a loss. Ruelas stopped Ben Lopez via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Gabriel Ruelas KOs Ascencion Lugo
On November 26, 1991 Gabriel Ruelas faced Ascencion Lugo. Ruelas was 21 years old with a record of 25-1, and Lugo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Ascencion Lugo via KO in the 1st round.