Best fights of Hugo Ruiz
Over 12 years as a professional, Hugo Ruiz has compiled a 39-5 (33) record, including 13 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Hugo Ruiz KOs Julio Ceja in their 2nd fight in 51 seconds
On February 27, 2016 Hugo Ruiz fought Julio Ceja for the WBC super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Ruiz was 27 years old with a record of 35-3, and Ceja was 23 with a record of 30-1. Ruiz was coming off a loss, while Ceja was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Julio Ceja via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
2. Hugo Ruiz loses to Kōki Kameda via split decision
On December 4, 2012 Hugo Ruiz fought Kōki Kameda for the WBA (Regular) bantamweight title. Ruiz was 24 years old with a record of 31-1, and Kameda was 26 with a record of 28-1. Ruiz was on a 22-fight winning streak and Kameda was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kameda.
3. Hugo Ruiz KOs Jesus Galicia
On November 17, 2018 Hugo Ruiz faced Jesus Galicia in a super bantamweight bout. Ruiz was 30 years old with a record of 37-4, and Galicia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was coming off a win. Ruiz stopped Jesus Galicia via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Hugo Ruiz KOs Francisco Arce Armenta in their 2nd fight
On October 15, 2011 Hugo Ruiz defended his WBA interim bantamweight title against Francisco Arce Armenta. It was their second meeting. Ruiz was 23 years old with a record of 28-1, and Armenta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 19-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Francisco Arce Armenta via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Hugo Ruiz KOs Carlos Medellin
On November 22, 2014 Hugo Ruiz faced Carlos Medellin in a bantamweight bout. Ruiz was 26 years old with a record of 34-2, and Medellin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Carlos Medellin via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Hugo Ruiz KOs Ramon Maas
On March 22, 2014 Hugo Ruiz faced Ramon Maas in a bantamweight bout. Ruiz was 25 years old with a record of 33-2, and Maas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Ramon Maas via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Hugo Ruiz KOs Giovanni Caro
On June 1, 2013 Hugo Ruiz faced Giovanni Caro in a bantamweight bout. Ruiz was 24 years old with a record of 31-2, and Caro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was coming off a loss. Ruiz stopped Giovanni Caro via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Hugo Ruiz KOs Yonfrez Parejo
On March 31, 2012 Hugo Ruiz defended his WBA interim bantamweight title against Yonfrez Parejo. Ruiz was 23 years old with a record of 29-1, and Parejo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 20-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Yonfrez Parejo via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
9. Hugo Ruiz KOs Jean Sampson
On July 7, 2012 Hugo Ruiz defended his WBA interim bantamweight title against Jean Sampson. Ruiz was 23 years old with a record of 30-1, and Sampson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 21-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Jean Sampson via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
10. Hugo Ruiz loses to Hozumi Hasegawa via KO
On September 16, 2016 Hugo Ruiz defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Hozumi Hasegawa. Ruiz was 27 years old with a record of 36-3, and Hasegawa was 35 with a record of 35-5. Ruiz was coming off a win and Hasegawa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hasegawa stopped Ruiz via retirement in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.