Best of John Ruiz: Top 10 Fights
John Ruiz had 55 fights with 30 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., David Haye, Julius Francis, and Nikolai Valuev. The following are Ruiz' top 10 fights.
John Ruiz defeats Evander Holyfield in their 2nd fight
On John Ruiz defeated Evander Holyfield in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Ruiz was 29 years old with a record of 37-4 (27 KOs). Holyfield was 38 years old with a record of 37-4-1 (25 KOs). Ruiz won the WBA heavyweight title — his first world title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Ruiz' fights.
John Ruiz loses to Roy Jones Jr.
On John Ruiz lost to Roy Jones Jr. via 12 round unanimous decision. Ruiz was 31 years old with a record of 38-5-1 (27 KOs). Jones Jr. was 34 years old with a record of 47-1 (38 KOs). Ruiz lost his WBA heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Ruiz put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Ruiz' career.
John Ruiz loses to Evander Holyfield
On John Ruiz lost to Evander Holyfield via 12 round unanimous decision. Ruiz was 28 years old with a record of 36-4 (27 KOs). Holyfield was 37 years old with a record of 36-4-1 (25 KOs). Despite the loss, Ruiz put on a good fight.
John Ruiz draws with Evander Holyfield in their 3rd fight
John Ruiz' fight with Evander Holyfield in their 3rd fight on ended in a draw. Ruiz was 29 years old with a record of 37-4-1 (27 KOs). Holyfield was 39 years old with a record of 37-5-1 (25 KOs). Ruiz successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.
John Ruiz loses to David Haye
On John Ruiz lost to British boxer David Haye via 9th round TKO. Ruiz was 38 years old with a record of 44-9-1 (30 KOs). Haye was 29 years old with a record of 23-1 (21 KOs). Despite the loss, Ruiz put on a good fight till it lasted.
John Ruiz defeats Julius Francis
On John Ruiz defeated British boxer Julius Francis via 4th round KO. Ruiz was 22 years old with a record of 17-1 (10 KOs). Francis was 29 years old with an undefeated record of 6-0 (3 KOs).
John Ruiz loses to Nikolai Valuev in their 2nd fight
On John Ruiz lost to Russian boxer Nikolai Valuev in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Ruiz was 36 years old with a record of 43-8-1 (29 KOs). Valuev was 35 years old with a record of 48-1 (34 KOs). Despite the loss, Ruiz put on a good fight.
John Ruiz defeats Hasim Rahman
On John Ruiz defeated Hasim Rahman via 12 round unanimous decision. Ruiz was 31 years old with a record of 39-5-1 (27 KOs). Rahman was 31 years old with a record of 35-4-1 (29 KOs).
John Ruiz defeats Tony Tucker
On John Ruiz defeated Tony Tucker via 11th round TKO. Ruiz was 26 years old with a record of 32-3 (23 KOs). Tucker was 39 years old with a record of 56-6 (46 KOs).
John Ruiz defeats Andrew Golota
On John Ruiz defeated Polish boxer Andrew Golota via 12 round unanimous decision. Ruiz was 32 years old with a record of 41-5-1 (28 KOs). Golota was 36 years old with a record of 38-4-1 (31 KOs). Ruiz successfully defended his WBA heavyweight title.