In April 2013, he upset Brian Viloria to capture the WBA and WBO 112-pound belts. As of October 2021, he is ranked as the world's fifth-best active heavyweight by ESPN,[7] sixth by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board[8] and BoxRec,[9] and seventh by The Ring magazine. Ryan Garcia shows off incredible punching speed as he works through drills at his house. Ruiz had some success when he tagged Joshua to the head and body at the end of the fourth round, but Joshua remained firmly in control of the action. t.co/I0nEQBG3Vs t.co/iwN2tRzQpq", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andy_Ruiz_Jr.&oldid=1152205382, International Boxing Federation champions, International Boxing Organization champions, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Defeated Juan Isidro Hiracheta (Mexico) AB2, Lost to Mike Colin Wilson (United States) 169, This page was last edited on 28 April 2023, at 20:48. Hall of Fame: Yes 2 at lightweight by ESPN. Gervonta Davis stops Ryan Garcia with body punch in Round 7, 'This is the fight to save boxing': Inside the making of Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia, Pain, hope, science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms, How a gym in California's Coachella Valley became an international destination for boxing. Ruiz had Freddie Roach in his corner and at the Wild Card Gym and sparred with former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski. Early signs are good in the paid ranks after a first-round knockout on his debut and then a second-round KO in November. And he has gotten progressively better over the years, which is a testament to his work ethic. Soto, who earned a unanimous decision over then-unbeaten Edward Heno in October, can bang, and this was also evident in a one-round wrecking job on Javier Alejandro Rendon in a nontitle bout in February. 12 Fernando Vargas, No. This is the kind of fighter who comes along once in a generation. He also is the telegenic type who is infinitely marketable. Future/ceiling/expectations: As soon as Zayas turns 18 in early September, expect him to become much more active. But he is still just 23 years old and, as for many other fighters in the 105-pound division, a move up in weight (which is his only option) could offer more opportunities in his future. [72], In September 2019 it was announced that Ruiz would defend his titles against Joshua in a rematch. Birth: Dec. 15, 1987 Record: 38-2-1 (17 KOs) Future/ceiling/expectations: It looks like a bout with Luke Campbell, which has been mandated by the WBC, is the best fight available for Garcia. Accolades: A four-weight boxing champion with big. Vergil Ortiz, the 2019 prospect of the year, returns to the ring Friday for his first fight of 2020. Lost to: Floyd Mayweather, Joel Casamayor (twice), Jose Luis Castillo, Joshua Clottey The fighter: Stevenson, a 2016 Olympic silver medalist, was signed with much fanfare out of the Olympics, and he hasn't disappointed. Fiodor Czerkaszyn, 7, T38. American boxer Devin Vargas (20-4, 8 KOs) was confirmed as his opponent in a scheduled eight round bout. Padro Taduran, the IBF titleholder from the Philippines is 23 like Mendez, and that would be an interesting matchup to decide the king-in-waiting of the division. Joseph Adorno, 1. He has won titles in four divisions and beaten a long list of elite opponents along the way. In July, Ruiz fought at the Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, defeating Villi Bloomfield via fourth-round TKO. Future/ceiling/expectations: Munguia is on a long list of future opponents for Canelo Alvarez, one of boxing's biggest global stars. Joshua continued to box economically and land the more meaningful punches. Rounds four through six consisted of minor exchanges between Ruiz and Joshua. And Figueroa proved this past Saturday that his approach to the sport can work at the highest level, stopping Luis Nery in the seventh round of a junior featherweight bout to win a major world title. I started building houses. That's the big question. . The fighter: The former WBO world junior middleweight titlist has stepped up a division and is expected to challenge that organization's middleweight titleholder -- Demetrius Andrade -- in the next 12 months. Before that, he held a major 126-pound title for more than three years. Future/ceiling/expectations: Villa could get a shot at the WBO belt recently vacated by Stevenson next year. Last October, he lost a close split decision to Timothy Bradley, a far younger and physically stronger fighter. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. You can watch the episode a special edition to mark Sept. 15 and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month in full here, with a DAZN subscription. Record: 59-7-1 (47 KOs) Mares' stock was so high that in the week prior to his fight with Gonzalez, Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer told Boxing Scene that Mares deserved to be ranked No. He will fight often over the next few years and be given ample opportunity to sharpen his tools. He's still a prospect, but he seems to be a bit of a ticket seller early on. This fight showed Conwell's strength at the weight and was his fourth win inside the distance in his past five fights. And while he doesnt have a resume worthy of Hall of Fame consideration, he is building a solid list of victims. [77] This was his first fight with his new trainer Eddy Reynoso in his corner. Ramirez, a product of Californias Central Valley, is a former U.S. Olympian with an imposing blend of skill and power. (born September 28, 1987) is an American professional boxer. BIGGEST WINNER For me, I'm an American and I'm a Mexican. But who is next best? The Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight was huge because of the fighters fanbases. He brought unprecedented attention to smallest fighters in the process. Note: Fundoras mother is Mexican, his father Cuban. As a boxer, .more #8 of 65 The Best Boxers of the 1990s #729 of 880 The Greatest Entertainers Of All Time #12 of 49 The Best Welterweight Boxers of All Time Munguia stepped up a weight class, as he was struggling to make the 154-pound limit with his 6-foot frame, and he made an impressive middleweight debut when he stopped Ireland's Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan in the 11th round in January. Well, with Davis, thats a given. 3 in its super middleweight rankings. Love him or hate him, Henry Carlos Cejudo is one of the best UFC fighters of all time. Juan Manuel Marquez is one of the greatest fighters of his generation and one of the greatest in Mexican history. Stevenson's run at 126 pounds was short-lived, as he recently moved up in weight and vacated this belt. He lost two of his first 11 fights but then went on a dominating run that culminated with a decision over T.J. Doheny to win the IBF 122-pound title in 2019. Background: Little Red was a huge puncher with a questionable chin, which made him one of the entertaining little fighters of any era. 1 Mikey Garcia (40-1, 30 KOs) Garcia's reputation took somewhat of a hit when he lost a shutout decision against. The product of Imperial, Calif., lost his titles by a decision in a rematch with Joshua six months later, coming into the fight grossly overweight. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In his last outing, Mielnicki was part of the Fury-Wilder II undercard on one of the biggest stages in boxing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Hometown: Los Angeles Liam Paro, 10, T31. He finished 16-1 in world title fights. Davis might be the best technician in the sport. At just 23, he is headlining a pay-per-view this weekend. He has been mentioned as a possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao, against whom he could further enhance his legacy. Eduardo Hernandez, 8, T38. He is the last man to beat current WBC 126-pound champion Jhonny Gonzalez, having captured the WBC title from him in 2012 by Round 8 technical decision. He lost his belt to the gifted Murodjon Akhmadaliev by a split decision in his first defense nine months later, a fight some believe he deserved to win. -- Parkinson. ", "Andy Ruiz: 10 Things You Should Know About Anthony Joshua's Next Opponent", "Weekly viewing summary (Sky Box Office Events buys between 27 May 2019 and 9 June 2019)", "Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua II breaks UK pay-per-view records", "Sources: The Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola PBC on FOX PPV generated in excess of 125,000 buys at $49.99, and the final number could approach 150,000. -- Kim. With that in mind, here are the 10 best Mexican-American boxers today. Lubin has successfully rebuilt his career since a devastating first-round defeat by Jermell Charlo for the WBC world title in October 2017. Berlanga could become a title contender by early next year. Lost to: Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Mark Kriegel breaks down Gabriel Flores Jr.'s rise in Top Rank Boxing and analyzes what he needs to do to take the next step as a boxer. Divisions: Two (108, 112) U Undisputed World Championship L Lineal World Championship This compendium uses the same parameters used by the Mexico Boxing Commission to classify champions. The strapping Arizonan, a good boxer and big puncher, became the youngest champion in boxing at 20 when he outpointed Ronald Gavril to win the vacant WBC 168-pound title in 2017. [21], On March 23, 2012, Ruiz fought his first eight-round fight, outpointing Homero Fonseca. The fighter: Nakatani, a flyweight from Japan, is a tall, angular southpaw who likes to control the center of the ring and unfurl his left hand from distance. Years active: 2006-present Gervonta Davis. But before that, she has an interesting first defense against English rival Natasha Jonas on Aug. 7. He is the current pound-for-pound king and the one who generates the most money every time he steps into the ring, and he assured that he still has 7 more years . This was the second time Hamer had retired on his stool following his previous loss to Vyacheslav Glazkov in December 2012. He will also be a force at 154 and 160 pounds as he moves up, cementing his status as one of the best boxers in the world. However, he was just one of many Mexican-Americans who have made indelible marks in boxing. His mother is from Ecuador. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In May 2019, when he stopped Eduardo Reis in four rounds at the Stockton Arena in California, it was Flores, not world champions Artur Beterbiev and Jerwin Ancajas, who attracted over 10,000 people into the building that night. He started off well, landing a sharp right hand in the first round that cut Ruiz to the side of his left eye. Hometown: Albuquerque, N.M. Defeated: Danny Romero, Jorge Eliecer Julio, Cesar Soto, Manuel Medina, Mauricio Pastrana He tried and failed to win a title at 122 pounds in 1995, losing a split decision to Wilfredo Vazquez of Puerto Rico. You get the sense that the experience he gained in the loss against Herring will prove to be valuable when he fights again for a title. He has done it without having really faced a legitimate contender. And at 40, he remains the top active boxer from Mexico. Referee Kenny Bayless waves off the fight after McCall stopped defending himself. Davis defused virtually everything Garcia tried to do, outboxing and outfoxing him from the second round on. [50] Ruiz did not appear on the card and instead his return was pushed back to take place at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on the undercard of scar Valdez vs. Scott Quigg on March 10. [71] At the time of stoppage, Ruiz was leading the fight 5756 on two scorecards and Joshua was leading 5756 on the other. Divisions: Six (115-135) In Mexico, boxing is considered a major sport, having produced over 200 world champions in professional boxing. It was Ruiz who was busy and remained in control for majority of the bout. Two years later, Benavidez won back the belt after stopping Andre Dirrell in the ninth round. [24] Ruiz dropped Hanks twice in round four with fast right hands, forcing the stoppage. Women's boxing is divided between 17 weight classes, from heavyweight to atomweight. The fighter: Ennis looks to be the next great Philly fighter. Now based in Minneapolis, the 22-year-old southpaw has two knockouts from as many professional fights since turning pro a year ago. To put Harper's win in perspective, Wahlstrom's only other defeat was to Katie Taylor, one of women's boxing's biggest stars. This compendium uses the same parameters used by the Mexico Boxing Commission to classify champions. Ruiz fought again after three months at the same venue, this time knocking Ross Brantley down three times in round one, winning the bout via technical knockout (TKO). Ortiz, who trains under the guidance of Robert Garcia, had an impressive 2019 as he defeated veterans Mauricio Herrera and Antonio Orozco in impressive fashion. The fighter: Harper won the WBC junior lightweight world title in just her 10th professional fight and is arguably already among the top 10 women's pound-for-pound boxers. Top 10 Latino Boxers. However, his accomplishments go beyond that victory. The former 130-pound titleholder has been untouchable, with the A critical look at the past week in boxing Boxing is a particular means of demonstrating rivalry not only between fans of individual boxers, but also between native-born Mexicans, between Mexicans and people of other nations, and between the populations of various Mexican regions.[2]. Accomplishments/biggest moment: Soto caused an upset when he knocked out Angel Acosta for the belt in June last year, which is probably his best win. Hall of Fame: No When referee Jon SchorledisqualifiedMolina in March 2012, in a fight he was clearly winning, I thought it was one of the most absurd things I'd everseen in a boxing ring. No one can predict how long Fundora will be able to endure such taxing battles he isnt afraid to take punches in order to give them but fans will enjoy the wild ride for as long as it lasts. Boxing from the southpaw stance, he has a great understanding of spacing and distance. He won 10 major titles in six divisions, from junior lightweight to middleweight. The Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight was huge because of the fighters fanbases. The jury is still out on what Munguia can accomplish but he seems to have the tools to succeed on the highest level. Despite being outboxed by Ortiz for portions of the fight, Ruiz dropped his opponent three times, twice in the second round and once in the seventh. Native Americans of Mexican descent continue to make their marks in most of the weight divisions, including heavyweight. And, at 33, hes not finished. [57][58] For the fight, Ruiz weighed 262 pounds and Dimitrenko came it at 259 pounds. He is ranked No. ", "Photos: Andy Ruiz vs. Kevin Johnson - Prepared For Battle", "Kavaliauskas wins but might not get title chance", "Andy Ruiz Inks Agreement With Al Haymon, Heads To PBC", "Danny Garcia vs. Adrian Granados Tops Tripleheader, April 20", "Ruiz-Dimitrenko bout joins Garcia-Granados card", "PBC on FOX Weights: Danny Garcia 146.8, Adrian Granados 146", "Purses: Danny Garcia $1M, Adrian Granados $400K", "Andy Ruiz Breaks Down, Stops Alexander Dimitrenko", "Danny Garcia vs. Adrian Granados Fight Results | Round By Round Boxing", "Andy Ruiz To Adam Kownacki: I Want To Fight, Let's Do This! Well believe it when we see it but momentum evidently is building toward a long awaited showdown between two of the sport's most respect champions in July. The victory underscored "Tank's"' place among the best handful of fighters in the world.