From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown
“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” he continued, “but my main goal was to provide for my family and I always maintained that goal. Most fighters don’t succeed, but at the end of the day, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, ಆದರೆ, when I hear people talk about it today, ನಾನು, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”
Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman ಕ್ರೀಡೆ ಜಿಮ್) in Medford, ಎಮ್ಎ, not too far from where he grew up in Chelsea and trained in Somerville. It has been a registered club member by USA Boxing since 2012, ಆದರೆ, more importantly, it’s Ruiz’ way of giving back to amateur boxing.
“I felt there was a need to help more kids and give them an opportunity to get out of the house and do something productive and fun,” Ruiz commented. “They all have a chance to work on self confidence and one could possibly become world champion. I feel obligated to help kids because I remember years ago when I was in the same position. They need guidance. If I didn’t have all the support I did growing up, I wouldn’t have turned out the way I did. I want to help kids understand how to accomplishment their goals.”
ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಂಘ
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –ಬಾಕ್ಸರ್ಗಳು, ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು, ತರಬೇತುದಾರರು ಮತ್ತು ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು — ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಂಘವು ತಲೆಮಾರುಗಳ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಗಳನ್ನು ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸುತ್ತದೆ, ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಭವಿಷ್ಯದ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್ಗಳಿಗೆ ಸ್ಪೂರ್ತಿದಾಯಕ ಮತ್ತು ಹಿಂದಿರುಗಿಸುತ್ತದೆ, ಮತ್ತು ರಿಂಗ್ ಹೊರಗೆ.
ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಅಲುಮ್ನಿ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಷನ್ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಪ್ರೀತಿ ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಮತ್ತು ಹವ್ಯಾಸಿ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ನೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಂಪರ್ಕದಲ್ಲಿರಲು ಬಯಸುವವರಿಗೆ ಮುಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ. ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಂಘವು ಆಯೋಜಿಸುವ ವಿವಿಧ ರೀತಿಯ ವಿಶೇಷ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಗಳಿಗೆ ಸದಸ್ಯರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರವೇಶವನ್ನು ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ, ಅದರ ವಾರ್ಷಿಕ ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಅಲುಮ್ನಿ ಅಸೋಸಿಯೇಶನ್ ಹಾಲ್ ಆಫ್ ಫೇಮ್ ಸ್ವಾಗತ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ.
ಹಳೆಯ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳ ಸಂಘಕ್ಕೆ ಸೇರಲು, ನಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಂದಾಯಿಸಿ alumni@usaboxing.org ಅದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ $40.00 ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಸದಸ್ಯತ್ವ ಶುಲ್ಕ. ಹೊಸ ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಟಿ-ಶರ್ಟ್ ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ, ಕೀಚೈನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಇ-ವ್ಯಾಲೆಟ್.
ಇಂದು, John lives in Palm City, ಫ್ಲೋರಿಡಾ. He’s a correctional officer for the Martin County Sheriff Department. “Winning the world title twice as a pro was awesome,” Ruiz concluded, “but I definitely enjoyed the amateurs more than the pros, even though I would have loved to have represented the USA in the Olympics. USA Boxing opened up my mind to different things, taking me off the streets of Chelsea to made me feel……special.”
John Ruiz has always preached, “Follow Your Dreams!” and he’s still doing that today.
COLORADO SPRINGS, ಲ್ಯಾಪ್. (ನವೆಂಬರ್ 2, 2017). – The newly created USA Boxing Alumni Association registration is officially open for those interested in becoming members.
The Alumni Association, which was created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, including boxers, ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು, ತರಬೇತುದಾರರು ಮತ್ತು ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಅಭಿಮಾನಿಗಳು, will help connect generations of champions, as well as help inspire and give back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions inside and outside the ring.
“The Alumni Association will bring together former boxers, coaches and officials that have reached all levels of success in amateur boxing, as well as people who have a love for Olympic-style boxing,” ಕಾಮೆಂಟ್ ಮೈಕ್ ಮ್ಯಾಕ್ಅಟಿ, ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಾಹಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ. “This association will help expand our grassroots and help create the future champions of USA Boxing and alumni members.”
Open to anyone possessing a love for the sport and looking to stay connected with amateur boxing, the Alumni Association members are granted access to a variety of special events that will be hosted by the Alumni Association, including the first annual USA boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.
The reception, which will honor and celebrate the five inaugural members of the Alumni Association Hall of Fame, will be held onಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್ 8in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open. The five inductees include:
ಮುಹಮ್ಮದ್ ಅಲಿ
Tom Coulter
Buddy Davis
ಇವಾಂಡರ್ ಹೋಲಿಫೀಲ್ಡ್
Roosevelt Sanders
World-renowned CBS and Showtime announcerಅಲ್ ಬರ್ನ್ಸ್ಟೀನ್will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.
“USA Boxing makes a positive difference in the lives of thousands and thousands of young people on a daily basis, and I am so honored to serve as emcee for the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception. This new arm of USA Boxing will be a terrific addition to an already great organization,” ಬರ್ನ್ಸ್ಟೀನ್ ಹೇಳಿದರು. “I look forward to a great week.”
In addition to Bernstein’s role as emcee, many esteemed members of the USA Boxing alumni community are scheduled to attend the inaugural event, ಒಳಗೊಂಡು: Michael Carbajal, ಬಿಜೆ ಫ್ಲೋರ್ಸ್, Larry Fullmer, ವರ್ಜಿಲ್ನ ಹಿಲ್, ರೌಲ್ ಮಾರ್ಕ್ವೆಜ್, Steve Smoger,Jesse Valdez, Micky ವಾರ್ಡ್ ಮತ್ತು Eddie Weichers.
When joining, which cost $40/year, new members will be given a t-shirt, ಕೀಚೈನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಇ-ವ್ಯಾಲೆಟ್. For more information on the USA Boxing Alumni Association, ಸಂಪರ್ಕಿಸಿ alumni@usaboxing.org ಅಥವಾ ಭೇಟಿ USABoxing.org
Hall of Fame Reception to be heldಡಿಸೆಂಬರ್. 8in Salt Lake City
ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಬಗ್ಗೆ: ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ನ ಮಿಷನ್ ಯುನೈಟೆಡ್ ಸ್ಟೇಟ್ಸ್ ಅನ್ನು ಸಕ್ರಿಯಗೊಳಿಸುವುದು’ ನಿರಂತರ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಾತ್ಮಕ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠತೆಯನ್ನು ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ಕ್ರೀಡಾಪಟುಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ತರಬೇತುದಾರರು, ಪಾತ್ರವನ್ನು ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಪಡಿಸಿ, ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಕ್ರೀಡೆಯನ್ನು ಬೆಂಬಲಿಸಿ, ಮತ್ತು ಯುನೈಟೆಡ್ ಸ್ಟೇಟ್ಸ್ನಲ್ಲಿ ಒಲಿಂಪಿಕ್ ಶೈಲಿಯ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ಅನ್ನು ಉತ್ತೇಜಿಸಿ ಮತ್ತು ಬೆಳೆಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಿ. ಯುಎಸ್ಎ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ನ ಜವಾಬ್ದಾರಿ ಒಲಿಂಪಿಕ್ ಚಿನ್ನವನ್ನು ಉತ್ಪಾದಿಸುವುದು ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲ, but also oversee every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.