Ruiz getting another WBA title shot
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (July 3, 2008) – The World Boxing Association ruled today at its Directory Meeting that WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev will be considered “champion in recess” due to an injury and that he has until June 26, 2009 to fight for the title. Negotiations have started between representatives of the WBA’s top […]
HEAVYWEIGHT REMATCH SET FOR JOHN RUIZ AND NIKOLAI VALUEV
Ruiz-Valuev will battle for WBA championship LAS VEGAS (June 27, 2008) – Soon after it was announced that WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev had pulled out of his July 5 mandatory title defense against former WBA title-holder and No. 1 contender, Nikolai Valuev, due to another injury, John Ruiz, through his advisor and attorney, Tony […]
MITCH GREEN’S BEST ALI IMPERSONATION: NEW FOOTAGE FROM THE 80s AFTER TYSON TUSSLE
Ruiz on call and ready to rock
LAS VEGAS (May 7, 2008) – Former two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has announced that he’s prepared to replace WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev to fight another former WBA title-holder, Nikolay Valuev, for the WBA belt. Chagaev pulled out of his scheduled mandatory defense against Valuev in May, reportedly due to a […]
Ruiz walks for U.S. Troops
LAS VEGAS (April 24, 2008) – Former two-time world heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz will be part of the ESPN Radio 1100, The Dream Team marching to show support for U.S. military troops next Wednesday morning (April 30), starting at 9 AM/PT, in Las Vegas. Seat Williams, host of “Afternoon Gridlock” on ESPN 1100, […]
Shaun George vs Chris Byrd May 16th On ESPN!
CLICK ON THE ABOVE PIC TO SEE A FULL SIZE VERSION For Immediate Release For years, Shaun George has waited patiently for his chance to rise to the top of his division. His journey comes to a head on May 16, when the Brooklyn native faces former two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd on ESPN’s Friday […]
JOHN RUIZ BACK IN THE HEAVYWEIGHT BOXING MIX AND LOOKING FOR A WORLD TITLE CHANCE
Ruiz heavyweight player again LAS VEGAS (March 26, 2008) – Fresh off of his dominating performance against four-time world title challenger Jameel “Big Time” McCline, two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-7-1, 29 KOs) has fought himself back into position for another world title shot. A rejuvenated Ruiz won a lop-sided 12-round decision […]
A KNOCKOUT NIGHT FOR COMBAT SPORTS
By: Rich Bergeron Saturday night proved to be a banner night for combat sports with all the main events in the major televised boxing and Mixed Martial Arts cards ending in knockouts. Showtime’s broadcast of David Haye’s complete domination of Enzo Maccarinelli kicked off the night and ended with a brutal 2nd round knockout. The […]
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