From the projects to owning boxing’s ultimate crown

“I’m very proud to have accomplished that,” continuou, “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, pero, when I hear people talk about it today, Eu creo que, wow, I’m still the only Latino to do that.”

Several years ago, Ruiz opened a gym (Quietman Ximnasio de Deportes) 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, pero, o máis importante, 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.”

Asociación de Antigos Alumnos de Boxeo dos Estados Unidos

Creado para defender unha vida, relacións mutuamente beneficiosas entre USA Boxing e os seus antigos alumnos, –boxers, funcionarios, adestradores e afeccionados ao boxeo — A Asociación de Antigos Alumnos conecta xeracións de campións, inspirando e devolvendo aos futuros campións de boxeo de USA Boxing, dentro e fóra do anel de.

A Asociación de Antigos Alumnos de Boxeo dos Estados Unidos está aberta a quen lle guste o boxeo e queira estar conectado co boxeo afeccionado.. Os membros teñen acceso a unha gran variedade de eventos especiais organizados pola Asociación de Antigos Alumnos, incluíndo a súa recepción anual no Salón da Fama da Asociación de Antigos Alumnos de Boxeo dos Estados Unidos.

Para incorporarse á Asociación de Antigos Alumnos, simplemente rexistrarse en alumni@usaboxing.org para a $40.00 cota de socio anual. Os novos socios recibirán unha camiseta, chaveiro e carteira electrónica.

Hoxe, 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.

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