The gifted boxer-puncher, who would travel anywhere for a challenge, outpointed Lou Salica to win the 118-pound title in 1942 and successfully defended it 15 times before losing it to Harold Dade in 1947. A victory over the southpaw from the U.K. would truly legitimize Garcia as a professional prizefighter. The fighter: Colbert is a slick, flashy boxer with a lot of speed. Hometown: Laredo, Texas [46], Ruiz failed to become the first heavyweight of Mexican ancestry to win a world title when Parker won the bout by a majority decision. Record: 40-1, 30 KOs The fighter: You know all about Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and might even know a bit about Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora. [40], It was announced after the Lawrence fight that Ruiz would fight Hughie Fury in the UK on October 29 at the Manchester Arena, on the undercard of the cancelled rematch between Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko. He was stripped of his title when he late tested positive for cocaine but regained the same belt when he stopped Anthony Dirrell in 2019. [55], On January 11, 2019, it was reported that Ruiz had signed a deal with powerful advisor Al Haymon, and would now be part of the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) stable, with his fights being aired on Showtime and FOX. 1 American in the sport. Sometimes it's not if you win a title, but how you do so. Mares lost the WBC featherweight title by shocking Round 1 KO to Jhonny Gonzalez last August. And the stakes of a potential Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk matchup undisputed heavyweight championship are massive. On February 5, 2011, Ruiz knocked out Kelsey Arnold in the third-round and in the same month defeated Alvaro Morales via unanimous decision 5955, 5955, and 6054. How. But every boxers needs that little break and now I've got to come back harder." I'd love to see Estrada this year against fellow countryman Adrian Hernandez, or else in a rematch with Gonzalez at 112. Saul Alvarez is one of the most popular fighters in the world. Based on his most recent performances, the four-division world champion remains near the top of his game. How good will the promotion be? Record: 42-6 (39 KOs) Since then, Flores has notched 18 victories (with six knockouts) and has shown solid boxing skills as he waits for his physical maturity to arrive. The jury is still out on what Munguia can accomplish but he seems to have the tools to succeed on the highest level. t.co/I0nEQBG3Vs t.co/iwN2tRzQpq", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andy_Ruiz_Jr.&oldid=1152205382, International Boxing Federation champions, International Boxing Organization champions, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Defeated Juan Isidro Hiracheta (Mexico) AB2, Lost to Mike Colin Wilson (United States) 169, This page was last edited on 28 April 2023, at 20:48. Garcia shows off incredible speed with his punches, How Gabriel Flores Jr. can take the next step as a boxer, Markian Hawryluk and Kevin Van Valkenburg, Boxing's top 25 under 25: Meet the stars of the future. Future/ceiling/expectations: Colbert will hopefully get a chance to win the full version of the WBA title against Rene Alvarado down the line. He was only 45. BoxRec's computer program is giving him far too much credit for beating Shane Mosley, a future Hall of Famer who was way past his prime when Canelofaced him. He is a professional boxer of Mexican descent who fights out of the US, and has a record of 35 wins, 2 losses, and 2 no contests. The scorecards read 9892, 9694, and 9991, all in favour of Ruiz who retained his titles. Future/ceiling/expectations: For the time being, Mielnicki will be guided carefully, and perhaps by the end of the year he'll be in six-round fights. -- Kim. "It's a journey, and I'm not in a rush." Well, with Davis, thats a given. Native Americans of Mexican descent continue to make their marks in most of the weight divisions, including heavyweight. Birth: Nov. 25, 1965 This compendium uses the same parameters used by the Mexico Boxing Commission to classify champions. His only losses have come against Saul Alvarez (twice) and Timothy Bradley. This fight came about by Ruiz being one of the top two ranked contenders willing to fight for the vacant title. Ruiz had his next three fights of 2010 also in the U.S., defeating Miles Kelly via KO, Raymond Lopez via unanimous decision and Francisco Diaz via KO. But the United States' neighbor to the south has one of the richest boxing traditions on the planet. 12 Fernando Vargas, No. [52] Ruiz received a $500,000 purse. He is now rated third by the WBO. He will be maneuvered by Golden Boy into a title shot as soon as possible. Lost to: Willie Pep, Lauro Salas (twice), Carlos Chavez, Harold Dade, Vic Toweel On May 14, 2016 Ruiz fought 45 year old, former world title challenger Ray Austin (29-6-4, 18 KOs) at the Sportsman's Lodge in California. He has turned himself into a complete fighter, one who can outbox you to win a wide decision or knock you out in brutal fashion. Defeated: Jonathan Victor Burgos (twice), Orlando Salido, Juan Manuel Lopez, Roman Martinez, Dejan Zlaticanin, Adrien Broner, Sergey Lipinets, Robert Easter Jr., Jessie Vargas. The fighter: Back in 2017, Flores made history by becoming the youngest boxer (at age 17) to make a debut with Top Rank. Future/ceiling/expectations: If Dubois gets past Joe Joyce (a fight currently scheduled for October), there will be a clamor to see him against some other British rivals -- Whyte, WBC world champion Fury and WBA-IBF-WBO world champion Joshua. Hometown: Los Angeles And he never ducked anyone. BIGGEST WINNER It was said that Ruiz had bought out the remainder of his Top Rank promotional contract. He defeated fellow Mexican-American Chris Arreola by a wide decision in his first fight with Reynoso on May 1, which he hopes is only the first step toward regaining at least a share of the heavyweight championship. They are known for their blend of brute force, punishing punches and quick feet. Usyk is a two-weight unified world champion and one of the best active boxers right now. Liam Paro, 10, T31. Lost to: Bobby Chacon, Salvador Sanchez (twice) He met his match against Chacon and a few other big punchers, including Salvador Sanchez, but he almost always thrilled the spectators. The fighter: Benavidez is a two-time WBC super middleweight titlist. But who is next best? As well as power, he also has great footwork, and his amateur record could only have been assembled through exquisite and technically refined boxing skills. [66] Terms were agreed within a week. According to Forbes, the rematch with Anthony Joshua earned him $14 million. The fighter: Garcia is a reflexive fighter, with a lightning-fast counter left hook. The fighter: Roach is a solid, all-around technician who's adept at boxing. Women's boxing is divided between 17 weight classes, from heavyweight to atomweight. Ruiz floored Willis in round five from a short right hand before referee Wayne Hedgpeth stopped the bout in round eight, after a combination of unanswered punches. Ruiz's hand speed was showcased in this fight. . Here are the 10 best Mexican-American boxers of the modern era. Takuma Inoue, 7, T38. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In May 2019, when he stopped Eduardo Reis in four rounds at the Stockton Arena in California, it was Flores, not world champions Artur Beterbiev and Jerwin Ancajas, who attracted over 10,000 people into the building that night. Juan Manuel Marquez is one of the greatest fighters of his generation and one of the greatest in Mexican history. The next step in the career of Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) should be the most difficult, at least on paper: a meeting with one of the top, more-established 135-pounders. With that in mind, here are the 10 best Mexican-American boxers today. Hometown: El Centro, Calif. The winner of the Ramirez-Taylor fight, which many believe is a 50-50 matchup, will reach new heights in the realm of public opinion. And who would round out the Top 5? [19] In April 2011, Ruiz defeated Angel Herrera via six-round unanimous decision. [49], On December 19, 2017 Angel "Memo" Heredia, a well known strength and conditioning trainer, confirmed that he would be working alongside Ruiz. So far, he has a record of 57-1-2, with 39 KOs. Among those he has defeated: Brian Viloria, Milan Melindo, Giovanni Segura, Carlos Cuadras (twice), Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Roman Chocolatito Gonzalez. 2 in the WBO rankings. Figueroa is scheduled to face Stephen Fulton in a title-unification bout in September, which will be a significant challenge. Joshua boxed a disciplined fight, keeping Ruiz at a distance with his jab and using lateral movement to avoid trading punches up close as he had in their first encounter. Years active: 1972-88 Ruiz started off well being the aggressor but slowed down during mid rounds, only to take control again during the championship rounds. [27][28], On December 20, 2014 Ruiz fought former WBO heavyweight champion, 38 year old Siarhei Liakhovich (26-6, 16 KOs) at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Ruiz landed 68 punches overall, compared to Dimitrenko, who landed 21 punches. But as Munguia continues winning, an all-Mexican clash with Canelo at middleweight or super middleweight becomes a bigger possibility. Next up for him? -- Parkinson, T26. The entertaining fighter has won seven of his past eight fights by stoppage and is ranked No. . [54] Ruiz dominated Johnson over ten rounds, winning via unanimous decision with scores of 9991, 9793, and 9793. Haney made a successful first defense via a unanimous decision against Alfredo Santiago in November but suffered a right shoulder injury in the process. Is Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr. really happening? He finished 16-1 in world title fights. Future/ceiling/expectations: If Figueroa gets through a potentially tricky mandatory defense against Ronny Rios, the 23-year-old can become one of the standout stars at junior featherweight in 2021. Mexican boxers are some of the most entertaining . Roberto Duran, Julio Cesar Chavez and Oscar De La Hoya are three of the biggest Hispanic fighters in boxing history. Accomplishments/biggest moment: Munguia won his first world title at just 21, when he floored Sadam Ali four times in a four-round effort to lift the WBO belt. However, strictly from a quality-vs.-quality standpoint, it doesnt get better than Crawford vs. Spence for all four welterweight belts. Though proud of his Mexican heritage, Ruiz Jnr, the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion, was born in Imperial, California and represents the stars and stripes as well. Mere moments after having hit the canvas himself, Ruiz responded with a succession of heavy punches; despite hitting Ruiz with repeated jabs to the face, Joshua was caught off guard by a left hook to the temple which visibly staggered him, after which Ruiz knocked him down. Two years later, Benavidez won back the belt after stopping Andre Dirrell in the ninth round. Birth: Sept. 17, 1967 The Very Brief History of Mexican Heavyweight Champs - WSJ Dow Jones, a News Corp company About WSJ News Corp is a global, diversified media and information services company focused on creating. His win against Mosley was still a quality win, as was his TKO of Kermit Cintron. Each champion's professional boxing record is shown in the following format: wins-losses-draws-no contests ( knockout wins). [71] At the time of stoppage, Ruiz was leading the fight 5756 on two scorecards and Joshua was leading 5756 on the other. One might think that Benavidez, at 24, is too young to be this high on the list but hes already a two-time super middleweight titleholder and still looks ominously over the division. It still remains to be seen when, or even if, Juan Manuel Marquez will return to the boxing ring. And who would round. Future/ceiling/expectations: Haney has been linked to British fighter Luke Campbell for his next fight, while there are some big potential fights at lightweight in the future against fellow young sensations Ryan Garcia and IBF titlist Teofimo Lopez Jr.. Campbell, who has twice lost world title shots on points against elite opponents Lomachenko and Jorge Linares, would be the best opponent Haney has faced so far and a true test of his potential to become a standout star in the sport. Read the rest here and take a few seconds to sign up for my newsletter! Fundora has demonstrated that hes more than just a physical freak. Ramirez hasnt always looked spectacular for example, he narrowly outpointed Jose Zepeda and Viktor Postol in two of those defenses but he has always found a way to win and continues to improve. Click Agree to accept our use of cookies or you can choose to opt out of our use of cookies by following the instructions in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice. Since turning pro in 2015, Nakatani has developed steadily and now looks poised to be the next world champion from this country. The former junior middleweight champ has to be on the list. However, his accomplishments go beyond that victory. Ortiz pulled off the hat trick in that regard and finished them all, with none of the fights going past six rounds. Davis might be the best technician in the sport. His record of 28-6-1 with 17 KOs looks a bit like a journeyman's resume, and for a long time Beltran made a part of his living serving as a sparring partner to Manny Pacquiao. The Best Current Boxers. Soto, who earned a unanimous decision over then-unbeaten Edward Heno in October, can bang, and this was also evident in a one-round wrecking job on Javier Alejandro Rendon in a nontitle bout in February. Insiders have believed for a while that he is the next standout from the fighting city of Philadelphia. [61][62][63] For his next fight, Ruiz wanted to fight Adam Kownacki. This experience should serve him well in the future. He should remain a player at junior lightweight for the next few years. The son of Mexican boxing legend Julio Csar Chvez, Chvez Jr. is best known for his rivalry against popular contemporaries like Brian Vera and Canelo lvarez. Years active: 1940-55 Hall of Fame: No Munguia kept busy, making two defenses in as many months -- against former titleholder Liam Smith and contender Brandon Cook -- and five defenses in total. Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1, Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, Ryan Garcia took a chance and lost, but boxing is better for it, Gervonta Davis says he's the face of boxing and he's right, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Ryan shakes up welterweight division after impressive win. The Mexican superstar, an obvious choiceconsideringhis careercredentials and current standing atop the overall men's P4P, beat off a solid number of fighters that includedTeofimoLopez and recent Manny Pacquiaoconqueror,YordenisUgas. Canelo Alvarez came out on top when The DAZN Boxing Show picked their best Hispanic fighters. 1) Andy Ruiz Jnr. Future/ceiling/expectations: Munguia is on a long list of future opponents for Canelo Alvarez, one of boxing's biggest global stars. Accomplishments/biggest moment: By defeating Samuel Salva for the title, Taduran became the latest in a long line of boxers from the Philippines to win a major world title. This list is limited specifically to fighters of Mexican nationality, not simply Mexican ethnicity. Hall of Fame: Yes Joshua was able to get back up, but did not respond as aggressively as Ruiz had, instead choosing to remain on the defensive. He is a two-division world champion and at 33 remains one of the top featherweights in the world. Ruiz recovered from a second round knockdown to win a unanimous decision with scores of 118109, 118109, 117110. Lubin has impressive power -- he has won three inside-the-distance fights since the Charlo nightmare -- and while he waits for a Charlo rematch for the WBC world title (which might be a while) there are other big fights for him to gain experience and popularity from: against Tony Harrison, Nathaniel Gallimore and Julian Williams. It wasn't the most exciting fight, but Colbert gained valuable experience. Ruiz's net worth as of 2022 is estimated to be $10 million, which includes earnings from endorsements. Amanda Serrano is a professional boxer and wrestler, currently as a boxer she is holding WBC and WBOfeather weight title since 2019 she is the only female to win world titles in more than four weight class she is also granted the first "Super World Championship" awarded to women. 15 Paulie Ayala, Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning, A critical look at the past week in boxing Accomplishments/biggest moment: Perhaps Lubin faced Charlo too soon; his biggest achievement has been recovering from that crushing setback so well. He has been mentioned as a possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao, against whom he could further enhance his legacy. Evelyn Bermudez, 2, T46. Zayas is considered a high-level prospect who could win titles in multiple weight classes as his body grows and he moves up in weight. He will be one of the most exciting punchers in boxing and should become the next big draw on the Eastern Seaboard, where he'll headline the traditional boxing card in early June at Madison Square Garden on Puerto Rican Parade Day weekend. Navarrete also has too much for Villa. [56] On March 7, Ruiz's PBC debut was announced to take place on the Danny Garca vs. Adrin Granados undercard on April 20 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California against 36 year old German boxer Alexander Dimitrenko (41-4, 26 KOs) in a ten-round bout. I already have 30 fights. The next five: No. Lost to: Felix Trinidad, Shane Mosley (twice), Bernard Hopkins, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao Andrs Ponce Ruiz Jr. (born September 11, 1989) is an American professional boxer. Darmani Rock, 7, T41. Gonzalez was a two-division world champion, known for his knockout power, with victories over fighters like Fernando Montiel and Marc Johnson. Titles: IBF junior flyweight (1990-94), WBC junior flyweight (1993-94), WBO junior flyweight (1994), IBF junior flyweight (1996-97), WBO junior flyweight (1999) Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? I can easily see him winning a belt at 147 and, with his athleticism and ability to switch-hit, being as good as anyone in the division. This was the last time Liakhovich fought. Hell be filling in for Ryan Garcia as the opponent for capable Javier Fortuna on July 9, which will be his debut at 135 pounds and a significant test. Hall of Fame: Yes The fans. Yeah, it could be the byproduct of favorable matchmaking, but Berlanga has faced some decent opposition in Cesar Nunez and Jaime Barboza, and he got each of them out of there in quick fashion as well. That doesnt erase what this superb boxer-puncher has accomplished, though. No one can question the superstars place among his countrymen. Chicanito held a major 130-pound belt for most of the 1990s, making a total of 11 successful defenses. The fight was Ruiz's first since a series of bouts with Anthony Joshua on DAZN", "From my latest jam-packed #notebook. [35] This was the first time in 14 professional fights that Ruiz was outweighed by his opponent. Wahlstrom was 16 years older than Harper and had made five defenses, but Wahlstrom was well beaten by the English boxer and was given a count in the seventh round. And no one will be surprised if when? Future/ceiling/expectations: It's not clear how much of a mark he can make, given that he's in the smallest weight class in boxing, but Taduran is a fighter with an entertaining and relentless style. He's knocked out four of his last six opponents, including former world champions Eric Morel and Alex Munoz. Titles: IBF bantamweight (1988-94) Future/ceiling/expectations: Villa could get a shot at the WBO belt recently vacated by Stevenson next year. The voters for the Top 25 included: Steve Kim, Nick Parkinson, Crystina Poncher, Bernardo Osuna and Joe Goossen. -- Kim. The fight broke the UK PPV record, totaling 1.575 million buys in the UK. He also has a victory over capable Maurice Hooker, who he stopped in six rounds in July 2019. Davis might be the best technician in the sport. 1 and Villa No. Lost to: Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather Conwell especially looked good with his attacks to the body, which forced Agaton to retire on his stool after four rounds. The fighter: Nakatani, a flyweight from Japan, is a tall, angular southpaw who likes to control the center of the ring and unfurl his left hand from distance. In handing Austin Trout a unanimous decision loss, he beat one of the division's top fighters. Schoolboy, a moniker he earned by attending college, had excellent skills but also had knockout power and loved to exchange punches. No other boxer has ever done this. His record of 49 wins, 34 KOs and only one defeat (against Floyd Mayweather Jr.) speaks high of this 27-year-old pugilist's quality, who has won world super welter titles given by three different organizations (WBC, WBA and WBO); moreover, he has been a world middle weight champion of WBC and The Ring. Here are the five best possible opponents for the rising star from Baltimore. Miguel Vazquez is among the best defensive technicians in boxing. Julio Csar Chvez Jr. is a Mexican boxer best known for his reign as the WBC middleweight champion from 2011 to 2012. He brought unprecedented attention to smallest fighters in the process. Background: The 1998 Olympic silver medalist won his first junior flyweight title in his 15th fight, stopping Muangchai Kittikasem in seven rounds, and would add four more 108-pound belts before he was finished. Theyre a combined 67-0 (52 Gervonta Davis delivered another spectacular performance on Saturday night in Las Vegas, stopping Ryan Garcia in seven rounds in a scheduled 12-pound 136-pound fight. Alvarez deserves the respect he receives. Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S. In number one, we have Saul Alvarez, confirmed co-host Ricardo Celis. Hes 33, an age when some fighters begin to fade. Guided by trainer, Mexican boxing legend Erik "El Terible" Morales, he certainly has that distinct Mexican style down pat. The referee subsequently awarded Ruiz a seventh-round technical knockout victory, making him the first Mexican-American and second Hispanic heavyweight champion in boxing history after John Ruiz (who has no relation to Andy Ruiz). Most notably Tank gave Garcia precious few openings to land his vaunted left hook, which gave the underdog next to no chance of winning the fight. 10 in the latest ESPN divisional rankings -- and fights against rival contenders Sergiy Derevyanchenko, Liam Williams and Matt Korobov are good stepping stones over the next year. Joshua continued to box economically and land the more meaningful punches. He has great counterpunching skills, incredible timing, accuracy and power. In his absence from the ring, he explained, "I just wanted to take a break. Minor, regular and interim titlists are not included. Ruiz revealed he fractured his right hand during the second round. Love him or hate him, Henry Carlos Cejudo is one of the best UFC fighters of all time. The victory underscored "Tank's"' place among the best handful of fighters in the world. This guy is the same thing. Ruiz showed good power and speed during the short fight. To put Harper's win in perspective, Wahlstrom's only other defeat was to Katie Taylor, one of women's boxing's biggest stars. If he can beat Fulton, a true star will have been born. The influx of Mexican nationals, together with Mexican-American boxers, created a massive talent pool, which included such iconic fighters as Ruben Olivares, Bobby Chacon, Jose Becerra, Mando . Future/ceiling/expectations: Ortiz returns Friday to face Samuel Vargas, and many already consider Ortiz a contender at welterweight. The fighter: The former WBO world junior middleweight titlist has stepped up a division and is expected to challenge that organization's middleweight titleholder -- Demetrius Andrade -- in the next 12 months. This fight showed Conwell's strength at the weight and was his fourth win inside the distance in his past five fights. He has continued to stop opponent after opponent even as he has raised the level of his opposition, an obvious sign that hes more than a flash in the pan. In putting together a list of the best 25 fighters under the age of 25, Ortiz was an obvious selection. Figueroa's last fight -- a draw against Ceja -- was an entertaining slugfest when the Texan, who is known as "The Heartbreaker," showed plenty of heart, which left viewers wanting more. Fast forward to the present day, retired legends like Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Juan Manuel Marquez, and current undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez have managed to represent the country of Mexico proudly while attracting the same mainstream attention given to American fighters. The 6-foot-6 junior middleweight from Coachella, Calif., who is a slugger in spite of his height, has captured the imagination of fans with his entertaining style and success. Canelos recent form has saw him capture world titles at light-heavyweight and super-middleweight, and hes on course to capture every belt in the latter categoryif he can defeat Caleb Plant on November 9th. The product of Imperial, Calif., lost his titles by a decision in a rematch with Joshua six months later, coming into the fight grossly overweight. Carbajal is best known for his epic three-fight series with Humberto Gonzalez, stopping Gonzalez with one punch in their classic first fight before being narrowly outpointed in the last two. -- Parkinson. Record: 59-5-2 (30 KOs) [57][58] For the fight, Ruiz weighed 262 pounds and Dimitrenko came it at 259 pounds. The 25-year-old native of Tijuana has always had pop in his punches, as his knockout percentage indicates. Estrada is probably the closest to Alvarez in terms of both ability and accomplishments. Alexis Rocha, 16, T26. The fighter: Berlanga is a pure puncher, to the point that he has not only knocked out every opponent he has faced but has knocked out all 14 in the first round. He regained the belt by a decision two months later in a rematch with Dade and had four more successful defenses, giving him a division-record 19 total. -- Parkinson. He is the last man to beat current WBC 126-pound champion Jhonny Gonzalez, having captured the WBC title from him in 2012 by Round 8 technical decision. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In September 2017, the then-20-year-old Benavidez became the youngest ever super middleweight titleholder when he defeated Ronald Gavril by split decision to win the WBC belt. The undisputed super middleweight champion has accomplished too much to debate his place at the top of this list. He had an awkward style but he was an excellent boxer with some pop in his punches who never failed to entertain. Thats a whos who of the best little men of a generation. His biggest opportunities might come on undercards of bigger events. He won 10 major titles in six divisions, from junior lightweight to middleweight. Figueroa knocked out Javier Chacon, then 38, four months later, and fought to a split-decision draw against Julio Ceja in November after being promoted to "regular" champion status. Many compare him to Terence Crawford for his ability to seamlessly switch-hit between conventional and southpaw stances. 1 pound-for-pound in the world, outpointed Joet Gonzalez to win the vacant WBO featherweight title, he stopped Ireland's Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan, a devastating first-round defeat by Jermell Charlo, he forced the experienced Yonfrez Parejo to retire. 2 in the division in the latest ESPN divisional rankings, and he has revived his career following a positive drug test for cocaine in September 2018, resulting in him being stripped of the title and kept out of the ring for 13 months. -- Parkinson. The fans. But before that, she has an interesting first defense against English rival Natasha Jonas on Aug. 7. Divisions: Six (115-135) Andy Ruiz Jr. is a Mexican-American boxer who defeated Anthony Joshua to win the WBA, IBF, WBC, and IBO titles in 2019. Davis defused virtually everything Garcia tried to do, outboxing and outfoxing him from the second round on. The Southern California fighter has an enormous social media following, which turned him into a star before he accomplished much in the ring. JULIO CESAR CHAVEZ, THE GREAT MEXICAN BOXING CHAMPION (MEXICO) The Mexican boxer heads our list with 37 powerful reasons, in other words, his fights defending or trying to conquer a world title. He is ranked No. With his lean frame and heavy hands, Zayas could be the next Puerto Rican star. Future/ceiling/expectations: As soon as Zayas turns 18 in early September, expect him to become much more active. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? American boxer Devin Vargas (20-4, 8 KOs) was confirmed as his opponent in a scheduled eight round bout. [72], In September 2019 it was announced that Ruiz would defend his titles against Joshua in a rematch. Stevenson is a smart fighter inside the ring with an unerring confidence in his own abilities. The first two rounds of the fight were relatively slow, with both men feeling each other out. And at 40, he remains the top active boxer from Mexico. Here are the five best possible opponents for the rising star from Baltimore. Garcia is just starting to mature physically and is honing his overall skills under the direction of trainer Eddy Reynoso. Warriors Boxing president Leon Margules said a year ago on his company website: "Bob Arum thought enough of Lomachenko to put him in a world title fight in his second fight. conejo valley basketball league, reggio emilia and highscope similarities, when do 2023 super bowl tickets go on sale,
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