Andy Ruiz Jr.
Andy Ruíz | |
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Born | Andres Ponce Ruíz September 1, 1989 |
Nationality | Mexican |
Other names | Destroyer |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 1.5 in (187 cm) |
Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 19 |
Wins | 19 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
No contests | 0 |
Andres Ponce Ruíz (born September 1, 1989, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico) is an undefeated Mexican professional boxer in the Heavyweight division.[1] Ruíz is signed to Bob Arum's Top Rank promotions.[2][3]
Amateur career
During his amateur career, Ruíz 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. Andy represented Mexico in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games qualifying.[4]
Professional career
The Mexican Heavyweight has famed Freddie Roach in his corner and at the Wild Card Gym. He has sparred with former UFC Heavyweight Champion, Andrei Arlovski.[5]
Ruiz only needed one round to destroy his opponent Luke Vaughn from Aledo, Texas with a body shot. Vaughn went down hard and would be counted out by the referee.[6]
Professional record
{{s-start} |- style="margin:0.5em auto; font-size:95%;" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="8"|19 Wins (13 knockouts), 0 Losses, 0 Draw[7] |- style="text-align:center; margin:0.5em auto; font-size:95%; background:#e3e3e3;" | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Res. | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Record | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Opponent | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Type | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Rd., Time | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Date | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Location | style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Notes |- align=center |data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, #2C2C2C); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — || data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, #2C2C2C); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — ||align=left| Joe Hanks |data-sort-value="" style="background: var(--background-color-interactive, #ececec); color: var(--color-base, #2C2C2C); vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-na" | — || - (10) || July 27, 2013 ||align=left|The Venetian Macao, Macau, China |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 18-0 ||align=left| Carl Davis |KO || 1 (8) || June 8, 2013 ||align=left|The Joint, Las Vegas, Nevada |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 18-0 ||align=left| Matthew Greer |KO || 1 (8) || March 16, 2013 ||align=left|Home Depot Center, Carson, California |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 17-0 ||align=left| Elijah McCall |TKO || 3 (8) || December 7, 2012 ||align=left|Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 16-0 ||align=left| Maurenzo Smith |KO || 1 (8) || September 13, 2012 ||align=left|Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 15-0 ||align=left| Jonte Willis |TKO || 8 (8) || July 7, 2012 ||align=left|Home Depot Center, Carson, California |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 14-0 ||align=left| Homero Fonseca |UD || 8 (8) || March 23, 2012 ||align=left|Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 13-0 ||align=left| Theron Johnson |UD || 6 (6) || December 17, 2011 ||align=left|WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 12-0 ||align=left| Ken Frank |TKO || 2 (6) || September 17, 2011 ||align=left|Blue Water Resort and Casino, Parker, Arizona |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 11-0 ||align=left| Villi Bloomfield |TKO || 4 (4) || July 15, 2011 ||align=left|Texas Station Casino, North Las Vegas, Nevada |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 10-0 ||align=left| Angel Herrera |UD || 6 (6) || April 23, 2011 ||align=left|WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 9-0 ||align=left| Alvaro Morales |UD || 6 (6) || February 26, 2011 ||align=left|Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 8-0 ||align=left| Kelsey Arnold |KO || 3 (6) || February 5, 2011 ||align=left|Maywood Activity Center, Maywood, California |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 7-0 ||align=left| Francisco Diaz |KO || 2 (4) || December 4, 2010 ||align=left|Honda Center, Anaheim, California |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 6-0 ||align=left| Raymundo Lopez |UD || 4 (4) || November 20, 2010 ||align=left|WinStar Casino, Thackerville, Oklahoma |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 5-0 ||align=left| Miles Kelly |TKO || 1 (4) || October 16, 2010 ||align=left|Silverton Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 4-0 ||align=left| Luke Vaughn |KO || 1 (4) || March 12, 2010 ||align=left|Gaylord Hotel, Grapevine, Texas |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 3-0 ||align=left| Juan Luis Lopez |UD || 4 (4) || February 12, 2010 ||align=left|Gimnasio Municipal, Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 2-0 ||align=left| Ross Brantley |TKO || 1 (6) || June 26, 2010 ||align=left|Plaza Calafia, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico |align=left| |- align=center |style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win || 1-0 ||align=left| Miguel Ramirez |KO || 1 (4) || March 28, 2010 ||align=left|Plaza de Toros, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico |align=left|Professional Debut |- align=center |}
References
- ^ http://www.boxing.com/big_fat_men.html
- ^ http://sports.yahoo.com/news/boxing--heavyweight-prospect-andy-ruiz-jr--has-ability-that-belies-his-appearance-191037381.html
- ^ http://www.fightnews.com/Boxing/andy-ruiz-focused-on-achieving-not-dreaming-201505
- ^ October 16, 2006 (2006-10-16). "Ruiz Jr. prepares for Olympics". IvpressOnline. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Mulei, Alessandro (2008-09-28). "Video of Ruiz sparring Andrei Arlovski". Youtube. Retrieved 2011-04-02.
- ^ "Boxing - Peter Stops Aguilera". 411Mania. 2010-03-16. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
- ^ "Andy Ruiz Jr - Boxer". Boxrec.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
External links
- Boxing record for Andy Ruiz Jr. from BoxRec (registration required)