From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown
“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” 他繼續, “but my main goal was to provide for my family and I always maintained that goal. Most fighters don’t succeed, 但在這一天結束, that’s what pushed me. I don’t really think about being the only Latino to win the world heavyweight title, 但, when I hear people talk about it today, 我想, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”
Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman體育健身) in Medford, 嘛, 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, 但, 更重要的是, 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.”
今天, John lives in Palm City, 佛羅里達. 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.
科羅拉多斯普林斯, 膝部. (十一月 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, 美國拳擊和校友之間的互利關係, including boxers, 官員, 教練和拳擊迷, 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,” 評論 邁克·麥卡蒂, 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 on十二月 8in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open. The five inductees include:
穆罕默德·阿里
湯姆·庫爾特
Buddy Davis
霍利菲爾德
羅斯福桑德斯
World-renowned CBS and Showtime announcer鋁伯恩斯坦will 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,” 伯恩斯坦說. “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, 含: Michael Carbajal, 北京弗洛雷斯, Larry Fullmer, 維吉爾山, 勞爾·馬爾克斯, 史蒂夫·斯莫傑,傑西·瓦爾德茲(Jesse Valdez), 米奇沃德 和 Eddie Weichers.
When joining, which cost $40/year, new members will be given a t-shirt, 鑰匙扣和電子錢包. For more information on the USA Boxing Alumni Association, 請聯繫 alumni@usaboxing.org 或訪問 USABoxing.org
Hall of Fame Reception to be held十二月. 8in Salt Lake City
關於美國拳擊: 美國拳擊的使命是使美國’ 運動員和教練,以實現持續的競爭卓越, 個性發展, 支持拳擊運動, 並在美國推廣和發展奧林匹克風格的拳擊. 美國拳擊的責任不僅在於生產奧運金牌, but also oversee every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.