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Andy Ruiz
Born
Andrés Ponce Ruiz Jr.

(1989-09-01) September 1, 1989 (age 35)
NationalityMexican
American
Other namesThe Destroyer
Statistics
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins28
Wins by KO19
Losses0

Andrés "Andy" Ponce Ruiz Jr. (born September 1, 1989) is a Mexican-American professional boxer who fights at heavyweight.[1][2][3] As of June 2016, he is ranked by the WBC as their seventh best heavyweight.[4]

Amateur career

During his amateur career, Ruiz ran his record to 104-8 under Cuban trainer Fernando Ferrer. He went on to win two Mexican National Junior Olympics gold medals and won the World Ringside Heavyweight Championship. He represented Mexico at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games qualification tournaments but lost to Cuba's Robert Alfonso and Colombian Oscar Rivas and didn't make it.[5][6]

Professional career

The Heavyweight has famed Freddie Roach in his corner and at the Wild Card Gym. He has sparred with former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Andrei Arlovski.[7] Ruiz has fought largely nondescript opposition but Ko'd two amateur stars 2006 US amateur champion Jonte Willis and 2008 Golden Gloves champion Tor Hamer.

Early career

A 19 year old Ruiz made his professional debut on March 28, 2009 at the Plaza de Toros in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico in a 4 round bout against Miguel Ramirez. Ruiz won the fight via a first round KO. Ruiz fought again after 3 months at the same venue, this time knocking Ross Brantley down 3 times in round 1 winning the bout via TKO. Ruiz took an 8-month gap before he returned to the ring in February 2010 winning a 4 round unanimous decision against Juan Luis Lopez Alcaraz. A month later, Ruiz made his American debut at the Gaylord Hotel in Texas knocking out Luke Vaughn in round 1. Ruiz had his next 3 fights of 2010 also in the States defeating Miles Kelly via knockout, Raymond Lopez via unanimous decision and Francisco Diaz via knockout. On February 5, 2011 Ruiz knocked out Kelsey Arnold in the 3rd round and in the same month defeated Alvaro Morales via unanimous decision (59-55 twice, 60-54).[8] In April 2011, Ruiz defeated Angel Herrera via a 6 round unanimous decision. In July, Ruiz fought at the Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, defeating Villi Bloomfield via 4th round TKO.[9] On March 23, 2013, Ruiz fought his first 8 round fight, outpointing Homero Fonseca (80-72) on all three judges scorecards.[10] In July, Ruiz fought Jonte Willis (8-3-1, 3 KOs) at the Home Depot Center, Carson, California. Willis entered with a record of 1-3-1 in his previous five, including a split decision loss three months prior to Denis Bakhtov (33-7). Ruiz floored Willis in round 5 from a short right hand before the referee Wayne Hedgpeth stopped the bout in round 8, after a combination on unanswered punches. This was on the undercard of Donaire vs. Mathebula.[11]

Career from 2013–2016

On July 27, 2013 Ruiz traveled to Macau with Top Rank to fight at the Cotai Arena against undefeated 30 year old American Joe Hanks (21-0, 14 KOs) in a scheduled 10 round fight. Ruiz dropped Hanks twice in round 4 with fast right hands, forcing the stoppage. Ruiz claimed the vacant WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title with this win.[12] On November 24, Ruiz fought again the Cotai Arena, this time on the Pacquiao-Rios undercard, succesfulyl defending his WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title and claiming the vacant NABF heavyweight title defeating Tor Hamer (21-2, 14 KOs). The fight was stopped after the third round when Hamer indicated he did not wish to continue.[13]

Ruiz vs. Liakhovich

On December 20, 2014 Ruiz fought former WBO World heavyweight champion, 38 year old Siarhei Liakhovich (26-6, 16 KOs) at the Celebrity Theater in Pheonix, Arizona. Ruiz was taken to the 10 round distance, the first time in his career by Liakhovich, who trained hard for this fight and tried to win. The scorecards read (98-92, 96-94 & 99-91), all in favour of Ruiz who retained his titles. This was the last time Liakhovich fought.[14]

After a 9-month gap, Ruiz returned to the ring on September 2015 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California defeating Joell Godfrey via 8 round unanimous decision, all three judges scored it 80-72. Godfrey was a late replacement for Devin Vargas, who was unable to obtain a license from the California Athletic Commission.[15] A month later, Ruiz fought veteran Raphael Zumbano Love (37-11-1, 30 KOs). Ruiz won on points after 8 rounds.

Ruiz vs. Austin

On May 14, 2016 Ruiz fought 45 year old, former world title challenger Ray Austin (29-6-4, 18 KOs) at the Sportsmans Lodge in California. Austin weighed 18 pounds more than Ruiz at the weight in. This was the first time in 14 professional fights that Ruiz was outweighed by his opponent. This was Ruiz's fourth successful defence of his NABF Heavyweight Title as Austin was down in round 1, injured his right hand and failed to come out of his corner for round 5.[16] After this bout, Ruiz increased his record to 27 wins in as many fights.

Miscellaneous fights

Ruiz fought on July 16 against 42 year old Josh Gormley (22-4, 21 KOs) at the Masonic Temple in Michigan. Promoted by Salita Promotions.[17] Ruiz won the fight via 3rd round TKO.[18]

Ruiz will next fight on September 10, 2016 returning to the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in California to headline "Solo Boxeo Tecate” (UniMas) against 40 year old Franklin Lawrence (21-2-2, 16 KOs) for the NABF heavyweight title.[19] Lawrence has won his last 9 fights inside the distance dating back to 2009 when he lost to veteran Oliver McCall. His only other loss came in his 5th professional fight against future WBC World champion Bermane Stiverne, which was stopped after Lawrence injured his arm in round 1.

Professional boxing record

28 fights, 28 wins (19 knockouts), 0 losses
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
29 United States Franklin Lawrence 10 10 Sep 2016 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, California Defending NABF Heavyweight title
28 Win 28-0 United States Josh Gormley TKO 3 (10), 3:00 16 July 2016 United States Masonic Temple, Michigan
27 Win 27-0 United States Ray Austin RTD 4 (8), 3:00 14 May 2016 United States Sportsmans Lodge, Studio City, California Retained NABF Heavyweight title
26 Win 26-0 Brazil Raphael Zumbano Love UD 8 24 Oct 2015 United States CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Nebraska
25 Win 25-0 United States Joell Godfrey UD 8 26 Sep 2015 United States Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, California Retained NABF Heavyweight title
24 Win 24-0 Belarus Siarhei Liakhovich UD 10 20 Dec 2014 United States Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona Retained WBO Inter-Conti. & NABF Heavyweight titles.
23 Win 23-0 United States Kenny Lemos TKO 1 (8), 2:18 25 Oct 2014 United States Selland Arena, Fresno, California
22 Win 22-0 Mexico Manuel Quezada TKO 2 (10), 2:00 17 May 2014 United States Selland Arena, Fresno, California Retained WBO Inter-Conti & NABF Heavyweight titles.
21 Win 21-0 United States Tor Hamer RTD 3 (10), 3:00 23 Nov 2013 Macau CotaiArena, Macao Retained WBO Inter-Conti. Won NABF Heavyweight titles.
20 Win 20-0 United States Joe Hanks TKO 4 (10), 1:41 27 Jul 2013 Macau CotaiArena, Macao Won vacant WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title.
19 Win 19-0 United States Carl Davis TKO 1 (8), 0:35 08 Jun 2013 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
18 Win 18-0 United States Matthew Greer KO 1 (8), 2:53 16 Mar 2013 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California
17 Win 17-0 United States Elijah McCall TKO 3 (8), 2:59 07 Dec 2012 United States Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
16 Win 16-0 United States Maurenzo Smith KO 1 (8), 2:11 13 Sep 2012 United States Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
15 Win 15-0 United States Jonte Willis TKO 8 (8), 0:54 07 Jul 2012 United States Home Depot Center, Carson, California
14 Win 14-0 United States Homero Fonseca UD 8 23 Mar 2012 United States Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona
13 Win 13-0 United States Theron Johnson UD 6 17 Dec 2011 United States WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
12 Win 12-0 Canada Ken Frank TKO 2 (6), 1:53 17 Sep 2011 United States BlueWater Resort & Casino, Parker, Arizona
11 Win 11-0 United States Villi Bloomfield TKO 4 (4), 2:04 15 Jul 2011 United States Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
10 Win 10-0 United States Angel Herrera UD 6 23 Apr 2011 United States WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
9 Win 9-0 Mexico Alvaro Morales UD 6 26 Feb 2011 United States Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
8 Win 8-0 United States Kelsey Arnold KO 3 (6), 2:19 05 Feb 2011 United States Maywood Center, Maywood, California
7 Win 7-0 Mexico Francisco Diaz KO 2 (4), 1:08 04 Dec 2010 United States Honda Center, Anaheim, California
6 Win 6-0 United States Raymundo Lopez UD 4 20 Nov 2010 United States WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma
5 Win 5-0 United States Miles Kelly TKO 1 (4), 1:06 16 Oct 2010 United States Silverton Casino & Lodge, Las Vegas, Nevada
4 Win 4-0 United States Luke Vaughn KO 1 (4), 1:55 12 Mar 2010 United States Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas
3 Win 3-0 Mexico Juan Luis Lopez Alcaraz UD 4 12 Feb 2010 Mexico Gimnasio Municipal, Mexicali, Baja California
2 Win 2-0 United States Ross Brantley TKO 1 (6), 1:37 26 Jun 2009 Mexico Plaza Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California
1 Win 1-0 Mexico Miguel Ramirez KO 1 (4), 0:34 28 Mar 2009 Mexico Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Baja California Professional Debut.

References

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  2. ^ Heavyweight prospect Andy Ruiz Jr. has ability that belies his appearance - Yahoo Sports
  3. ^ Andy Ruiz Focused on Achieving, Not Dreaming | Boxing News | Fightnews
  4. ^ Admin. "World Boxing Council". wbcboxing.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  5. ^ First Qualifyer
  6. ^ Second Qualifyer
  7. ^ Mulei, Alessandro (2008-09-28). "Video of Ruiz sparring Andrei Arlovski". YouTube. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
  8. ^ "BoxRec – Andy Ruiz Jr v Alvaro Morales". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  9. ^ "BoxRec – Andy Ruiz Jr v Villi Bloomfield". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  10. ^ "Andy Ruiz Jr outpoints Homero Fonseca". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  11. ^ "Ruiz Jr. stops Jonte Willis". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  12. ^ "Ruiz Jr. stops Hanks in Macau". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  13. ^ "Ruiz Jr. retires Tor Hamer on stool after round 3". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  14. ^ "Andy Ruiz Jr. defeated Siarhei Liakhovich via UD". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  15. ^ "Andy Ruiz Jr. defeats replacement Joell Godfrey". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  16. ^ "Andy Ruiz Jr. retires Ray Austin". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  17. ^ "BoxRec – event". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-06-23.
  18. ^ "Andy Ruiz Jr v Josh Gormley". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
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