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, гэхдээ, when I hear people talk about it today, Гэж би боддог, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”
Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Спортын заал) in Medford, Магистр, 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, гэхдээ, 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.”
АНУ-ын бокс төгсөгчдийн холбоо
Created to champion a lifelong, mutually beneficial relations between USA Boxing and its alumni, –боксчид, албан тушаалтнууд, дасгалжуулагчид, боксын хорхойтнууд — Төгсөгчдийн холбоо үе үеийн аваргуудыг холбодог, боксын ирээдүйн аваргуудад урам зориг хайрлаж, буцааж өгөх болно, болон бөгж гарч.
The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, АНУ-ын Боксын төгсөгчдийн холбооны алдрын танхимд жил бүр зохион байгуулдаг хүлээн авалт.
Төгсөгчдийн холбоонд элсэх, зүгээр л бүртгүүлэх alumni@usaboxing.org нь $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, түлхүүрийн оосор ба цахим түрийвч.
Өнөөдөр, John lives in Palm City, Флорида. 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.
Колорадо Спрингс, Тойргийн. (Арваннэгдүгээр 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, албан тушаалтнууд, дасгалжуулагчид, боксын хорхойтнууд, 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,” тайлбар Mike McAtee, USA Boxing Executive Director. “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 onАрванхоёрдугаар сар 8in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open. The five inductees include:
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Tom Coulter
Buddy Davis
Evander Холифилд
Roosevelt Sanders
World-renowned CBS and Showtime announcerАль Bernsteinwill 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,” Bernstein байна. “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, оролцуулах: Michael Carbajal, BJ Флорес, Larry Fullmer, Virgil Хилл, Рауль Маркес, Steve Smoger,Jesse Valdez, Micky Ward болон Eddie Weichers.
When joining, which cost $40/year, new members will be given a t-shirt, түлхүүрийн оосор ба цахим түрийвч. For more information on the USA Boxing Alumni Association, холбоо барина уу alumni@usaboxing.org эсвэл айлчлал USABoxing.org
Hall of Fame Reception to be heldНийтэлсэн. 8in Salt Lake City
АНУ-ын БОКСЫН ТУХАЙ:The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, зан чанарыг хөгжүүлэх, боксын спортыг дэмжих, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.