From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown
“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” hij ging verder, “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, maar, when I hear people talk about it today, Ik denk, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”
Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Sports Gym) 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, maar, belangrijker, 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 Boxing Alumni Association
Gemaakt om kampioen een levenslange, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, –boksers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans — De Alumnivereniging verbindt generaties kampioenen, inspirerende en terug te geven aan de VS Boxing toekomstige kampioenen boksen, in en uit de ring.
De Verenigde Staten Boxing Alumni Association staat open voor iedereen die een liefde heeft voor het boksen en wil graag contact houden met amateur-boksen. Leden krijgen toegang verleend aan een breed scala aan speciale evenementen georganiseerd door de Alumni Association, met inbegrip van de jaarlijkse USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame receptie.
Om lid te worden van de Alumnivereniging, kunt u zich registreren op alumni@usaboxing.org voor een $40.00 per jaar contributie. Nieuwe leden krijgen een T-shirt te ontvangen, sleutelhanger en e-wallet.
Vandaag, John lives in Palm City, Florida. 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, Ronde. (November 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, wederzijds voordelige relaties tussen de VS in dozen en haar alumni, including boxers, ambtenaren, coaches en boxing fans, 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,” becommentarieerde 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 onDecember 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 zei. “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, inclusief: Michael Carbajal, BJ Flores, Larry Fullmer, Virgil Hill, Raul Marquez, Steve Smoger,Jesse Valdez, Micky Ward en Eddie Weichers.
When joining, which cost $40/year, new members will be given a t-shirt, sleutelhanger en e-wallet. For more information on the USA Boxing Alumni Association, Neem contact op alumni@usaboxing.org of bezoek USABoxing.org
Hall of Fame Reception to be heldDecember. 8 in Salt Lake City
OVER USA BOKSEN: De missie van USA Boxing is het mogelijk maken van de Verenigde Staten’ atleten en coaches om duurzame competitieve excellentie te bereiken, karakter ontwikkelen, steun de bokssport, en boksen in olympische stijl promoten en laten groeien in de Verenigde Staten. De verantwoordelijkheid van USA Boxing is niet alleen het produceren van Olympisch goud, but also oversee every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.