Best fights of Anthony Ruiz
Over 16 years as a professional, Anthony Ruiz has compiled a 35-25 (24) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Anthony Ruiz loses to Trevor Prangley in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 20, 2008 Anthony Ruiz faced Trevor Prangley in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ruiz was 30 years old with a record of 21-11, and Prangley was 36 with a record of 17-5. Ruiz was coming off a win, while Prangley was coming off a loss. Ruiz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Prangley.
2. Anthony Ruiz loses to Alexander Shlemenko via unanimous decision
On August 11, 2012 Anthony Ruiz faced Alexander Shlemenko in a middleweight bout. Ruiz was 34 years old with a record of 30-16, and Shlemenko was 28 with a record of 46-7. Ruiz was on a 5-fight winning streak and Shlemenko was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ruiz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shlemenko.
3. Anthony Ruiz defeats Brad Imes
On January 17, 2008 Anthony Ruiz faced Brad Imes in a heavyweight bout. Ruiz was 30 years old with a record of 19-10, and Imes was 30 with a record of 11-3. Both Ruiz and Imes were on a 5-fight winning streak. Ruiz won via split decision.
4. Anthony Ruiz loses to Francis Carmont via unanimous decision
On September 19, 2015 Anthony Ruiz faced Francis Carmont in a light heavyweight bout. Ruiz was 37 years old with a record of 34-20, and Carmont was 33 with a record of 23-10. Ruiz was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Carmont was coming off a win. Ruiz lost via unanimous decision.
5. Anthony Ruiz submits Rafael del Real
On May 25, 2013 Anthony Ruiz faced Rafael del Real in a light heavyweight bout. Ruiz was 35 years old with a record of 30-18, and Real was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ruiz submitted Rafael del Real via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
6. Anthony Ruiz KOs Owen Rubio
On January 25, 2014 Anthony Ruiz faced Owen Rubio in a middleweight bout. Ruiz was 36 years old with a record of 32-18, and Rubio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Owen Rubio via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Anthony Ruiz submits Joey Cabezas
On August 3, 2017 Anthony Ruiz faced Joey Cabezas in a light heavyweight bout. Ruiz was 39 years old with a record of 34-22, and Cabezas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 4-fight losing streak. Ruiz submitted Joey Cabezas via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
8. Anthony Ruiz KOs Scott Rosa
On June 9, 2012 Anthony Ruiz faced Scott Rosa in a middleweight bout. Ruiz was 34 years old with a record of 29-16, and Rosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Scott Rosa via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Anthony Ruiz KOs Rick Randolph
On October 1, 2011 Anthony Ruiz faced Rick Randolph in a middleweight bout. Ruiz was 33 years old with a record of 27-16, and Randolph was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Rick Randolph via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Anthony Ruiz submits Reggie Orr
On August 19, 2011 Anthony Ruiz faced Reggie Orr in a middleweight bout. Ruiz was 33 years old with a record of 25-16, and Orr was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruiz was on a 3-fight losing streak. Ruiz submitted Reggie Orr via arm triangle choke in the 2nd round.