John Ruiz losses
Over 18 years as a professional, John Ruiz has compiled a 44-9-1 (30) record, including 22 title fights. He has nine losses against eight different opponents, seven of them in title fights.
9. John Ruiz loses to David Haye via KO
On April 3, 2010 John Ruiz fought David Haye for the WBA heavyweight title. Ruiz was 38 years old with a record of 44-8-1, and Haye was 29 with a record of 23-1. Ruiz was coming off a win and Haye was on a 13-fight winning streak. Haye stopped Ruiz via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
8. John Ruiz loses to Nikolai Valuev in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On August 30, 2008 John Ruiz fought Nikolai Valuev for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Ruiz was 36 years old with a record of 43-7-1, and Valuev was 35 with a record of 48-1. Both Ruiz and Valuev were on a 2-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Valuev.
7. John Ruiz loses to Ruslan Chagaev via split decision
On November 18, 2006 John Ruiz faced Ruslan Chagaev in a heavyweight bout. Ruiz was 34 years old with a record of 41-6-1, and Chagaev was 28 with a record of 21-0-1. Ruiz was coming off a loss, while Chagaev was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via split decision. Went the distance with Chagaev.
6. John Ruiz loses to Nikolai Valuev via majority decision
On December 17, 2005 John Ruiz defended his WBA heavyweight title against Nikolai Valuev. Ruiz was 33 years old with a record of 41-5-1, and Valuev was 32 with a record of 42-0. Valuev was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Valuev.
5. John Ruiz loses to Roy Jones Jr. via unanimous decision
On March 1, 2003 John Ruiz defended his WBA heavyweight title against Roy Jones Jr.. Ruiz was 31 years old with a record of 38-4-1, and Jr. was 34 with a record of 47-1. Ruiz was coming off a win and Jr. was on a 13-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Jr..
4. John Ruiz loses to Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision
On August 12, 2000 John Ruiz fought Evander Holyfield for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. Ruiz was 28 years old with a record of 36-3, and Holyfield was 37 with a record of 36-4-1. Ruiz was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Holyfield was coming off a loss. Ruiz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Holyfield.
3. John Ruiz loses to David Tua via KO in 19 seconds
On March 15, 1996 John Ruiz defended his WBC International heavyweight title against David Tua. Ruiz was 24 years old with a record of 25-2, and Tua was 23 with a record of 22-0. Ruiz was on a 7-fight winning streak and Tua was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Ruiz via KO in the 1st round. Lost the title.
2. John Ruiz loses to Danell Nicholson via split decision
On August 4, 1994 John Ruiz fought Danell Nicholson for the vacant IBO heavyweight title. Ruiz was 22 years old with a record of 18-1, and Nicholson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Nicholson.
1. John Ruiz loses to Sergei Kobozev via split decision
On August 12, 1993 John Ruiz faced Sergei Kobozev. Ruiz was 21 years old with a record of 14-0, and Kobozev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via split decision. Went the distance with Kobozev.