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, bet, when I hear people talk about it today, Aš manau, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”
Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sportas Sporto salė) 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, bet, dar svarbiau, 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.”
JAV bokso absolventų asociacija
Sukurta tam, kad kovotų visą gyvenimą, abipusiai naudingi „USA Boxing“ ir jos absolventų santykiai, –boksininkai, pareigūnų, treneriai ir bokso sirgaliai — Alumnų asociacija sujungia čempionų kartas, įkvepia ir grąžina būsimus „USA Boxing“ bokso čempionus, ir iš žiedo.
JAV bokso absolventų asociacija gali dalyvauti visi, kurie mėgsta boksą ir nori palaikyti ryšį su mėgėjų boksu. Nariams suteikiama galimybė dalyvauti įvairiuose specialiuose renginiuose, kuriuos rengia Alumni asociacija, įskaitant kasmetinį JAV bokso alumnų asociacijos šlovės muziejaus priėmimą.
Prisijungti prie Alumni asociacijos, paprasčiausiai užsiregistruokite alumni@usaboxing.org dėl $40.00 per metus nario mokestis. Nauji nariai gaus marškinėlius, raktų pakabukas ir elektroninė piniginė.
Šiandien, John lives in Palm City, Floridos. 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, Etapas. (Lapkritis 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, abipusiai naudingi „USA Boxing“ ir jos absolventų santykiai, including boxers, pareigūnų, treneriai ir bokso sirgaliai, 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,” komentavo 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 onGruodis 8in Salt Lake City in conjunction with the 2017 USA Boxing Elite and Youth National Championships & Junior and Prep Open. The five inductees include:
Muhammadą 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 sakė. “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, įskirtinai: Michael Carbajal, BJ Floresas, Larry Fullmer, Vergilijus kalnas, Raulis Marquez, Steve Smoger,Jesse Valdez, Micky Ward ir Eddie Weichers.
When joining, which cost $40/year, new members will be given a t-shirt, raktų pakabukas ir elektroninė piniginė. For more information on the USA Boxing Alumni Association, susisiekite alumni@usaboxing.org ar apsilankymas USABoxing.org
Hall of Fame Reception to be heldGruodis. 8in Salt Lake City
APIE JAV BOKSĄ: JAV bokso misija - padėti Jungtinėms Valstijoms’ sportininkams ir treneriams pasiekti ilgalaikį konkurencinį meistriškumą, išsiugdyti charakterį, remti bokso sportą, ir populiarinti bei auginti olimpinio stiliaus boksą JAV. „USA Boxing“ atsakomybė yra ne tik gaminti olimpinį auksą, but also oversee every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.