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, ale pod koniec dnia, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, ale, when I hear people talk about it today, Myślę, Wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”
Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sport Siłownia) in Medford, MA, 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, ale, co ważniejsze, 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.”
USA Boks Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów
Stworzony, aby mistrz całe życie, wzajemnie korzystne stosunki między USA bokserskie i jej absolwentów, –Bokserzy, urzędnicy, trenerzy i fani boksu — Stowarzyszenie Alumni łączy pokolenia mistrzów, inspirowanie i oddanie do przyszłych mistrzów boksu boks w USA, i wyjść z ringu.
USA Boxing Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów jest otwarty dla każdego, kto ma miłość do boksu i chcieliby pozostać połączony z amatorskim boksie. Użytkownicy uzyskują dostęp do szerokiej gamy specjalnych wydarzeń zorganizowanej przez Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów, w tym roczne USA Boxing Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów Hall of Fame recepcji.
Aby przyłączyć się do stowarzyszenia absolwentów, wystarczy zarejestrować się na alumni@usaboxing.org dla $40.00 rocznie składki członkowskiej. Nowi członkowie otrzymają koszulkę, pęku kluczy portfel elektroniczny.
Dzisiaj, John lives in Palm City, Floryda. 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, Zakładka. (Listopad 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, wzajemnie korzystne stosunki między USA bokserskie i jej absolwentów, including boxers, urzędnicy, trenerzy i fani boksu, 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,” skomentował Mike McAtee, Dyrektor wykonawczy USA Boxing. “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 onGrudzień 8in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open. The five inductees include:
Muhammad Ali
Tom Coulter
Buddy Davis
Evander Holyfield
Roosevelt Sanders
World-renowned CBS and Showtime announcerAl 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 powiedział. “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, Łącznie: Michael Carbajal, BJ Flores, Larry Fullmer, Virgil Hill, Raul Marquez, Steve Smoger,Jesse Valdez, Micky Ward i Eddie Weichers.
When joining, which cost $40/year, new members will be given a t-shirt, pęku kluczy portfel elektroniczny. For more information on the USA Boxing Alumni Association, Proszę o kontakt alumni@usaboxing.org lub wizyta USABoxing.org
Hall of Fame Reception to be heldGrudzień. 8 w Salt Lake City
O BOXINGU USA: Misją USA Boxing jest umożliwienie Stanów Zjednoczonych’ sportowców i trenerów, aby osiągnąć trwałą doskonałość w rywalizacji, rozwijać charakter, wspierać sport bokserski, oraz promować i rozwijać boks w stylu olimpijskim w Stanach Zjednoczonych. Obowiązkiem USA Boxing jest nie tylko produkcja olimpijskiego złota, but also oversee every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.