Juan Manuel Marquez is one of the greatest fighters of his generation and one of the greatest in Mexican history. 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 indicates Mexican-born boxer that represents another nation. If there was true justice in the boxing world, Raymundo Beltran would be the WBO lightweight champion of the world right now. 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. Ramirez, a product of Californias Central Valley, is a former U.S. Olympian with an imposing blend of skill and power. Carlos Canizales, who holds the secondary WBA title, is another option for Soto, who can win another world title if he gets Canizales or Alvarado in 2021. The next five: No. He also has a victory over capable Maurice Hooker, who he stopped in six rounds in July 2019. The title became vacant when former champion Tyson Fury vacated the title. Divisional rankings: Where do Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia land after their megafight? Gonzalez's KO brought all that momentum to at least a temporary halt. Its one of the greatest fights of all time. That made him one of the most-exciting fighters of his era. 14 Art Aragon, No. Hometown: Phoenix 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. 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. Lost to: Floyd Mayweather, Joel Casamayor (twice), Jose Luis Castillo, Joshua Clottey [77] This was his first fight with his new trainer Eddy Reynoso in his corner. Since turning pro in 2015, Nakatani has developed steadily and now looks poised to be the next world champion from this country. DAZN uses cookies to help us deliver our services and improve your user experience. Jose Zepeda. [44] With his sudden announcement that he would relinquish his heavyweight world title belts due to his various issues, it was unclear exactly how the WBO and WBA would go about filling the vacancies. The jury is still out on Ortiz, who is only 23 and has been a professional for less than five years. Future/ceiling/expectations: Such an incredible amateur record, as well as his youth, makes Morrell almost a certainty to win a world title. Future/ceiling/expectations: Ortiz returns Friday to face Samuel Vargas, and many already consider Ortiz a contender at welterweight. The fans. He will also be a force at 154 and 160 pounds as he moves up, cementing his status as one of the best boxers in the world. They are known as some of the greatest Hispanic boxers of all time. [2] Ruiz had a passion for baseball before his father got him into boxing;[11] he has noted that his first fight was at age seven in San Diego. You can watch the episode a special edition to mark Sept. 15 and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month in full here, with a DAZN subscription. https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/lists/10-greatest-mexican-american-boxers, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [51] Ruiz knocked Vargas out in round one. Darmani Rock, 7, T41. Colbert will win a belt -- he's that good -- but his lack of power could be problematic as he moves up to 135 in the future. [38], Ruiz next fought on September 10, 2016 returning to the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in California to headline "Solo Boxeo Tecate" (UniMas) against 40 year old Franklin Lawrence (21-2-2, 16 KOs) for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. 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[45] Arum told ESPN.com that he was in talks with the WBO about making it for the vacant title. 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. 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. Andy Ruiz is a Mexican American Boxer, with a professional record of 34 wins and 2 losses. He has beaten a list of elite opponents that is longer than any rival in the sport, including Shane Mosley, Austin Trout, Erislandy Lara, Miguel Cotto, Amir Khan, Gennadiy Golovkin, Daniel Jacobs and Sergey Kovalev. Prior to stopping Mares, Gonzalez would have been on the lower end of this list. At just 23, he is headlining a pay-per-view this weekend. He is now rated third by the WBO. Top Rank is as good as anyone at moving and nurturing young boxers, and you get the sense that one day, as the fighters in the current crop of 130-pound belt holders eventually move up, Flores will be guided to a vacant title shot. Ryan Garcia shows off incredible punching speed as he works through drills at his house. Note: David Benavidezs father is Mexican. [2] Ruiz has explained that his nickname, 'Destroyer', was acquired before he started boxing, because as a child, "I was always destroying stuff. A victory over the southpaw from the U.K. would truly legitimize Garcia as a professional prizefighter. 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. Hall of Fame: Yes Insiders have believed for a while that he is the next standout from the fighting city of Philadelphia. Because of his prowess as a boxer, he was known as the "fist" of the movement. Background: Chacon might be one of the most underappreciated warriors. [59] Ruiz was guaranteed a $200,000 purse, whilst Dimitrenko was guaranteed $75,000. The fighter: Garcia is a reflexive fighter, with a lightning-fast counter left hook. -- Kim. With Mares still not executing his own rematch clause, it's time to give Ponce De Leon the opportunity to win back his old title and Gonzalez an opportunity to beat the last man who beat him. But who is next best? -- Parkinson. Ruiz won the fight via a first-round knockout (KO). [citation needed] Ruiz also represented Mexico in two 2008 Beijing Olympic Games qualification tournaments, losing to eventual Olympians Robert Alfonso of Cuba and scar Rivas of Colombia in the first and second qualifiers. [32], After a 9-month gap, Ruiz returned to the ring in September 2015 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California defeating Joell Godfrey via unanimous decision over eight rounds, all three judges scored it 8072. Johnny Tapia (1988-2011) "Mi Vida Loca" overcame harrowing personal issues to forge a robust boxing legacy over two decades of excellence. He's right-handed but has power in both hands. Usyk is the current unified WBO, WBA, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion of the world, and he also held the unified WBA, WBA, WBC, and IBF cruiserweight reigning . Benavidez peaked early by winning a world title at age 20, and I don't think he can upset Canelo or dislodge Callum Smith from the top spot at super middleweight; but a unification fight with IBF titlist Caleb Plant is one he wins. He was 46-0-2 and 11 years into his career when Paulie Ayala handed his first loss in 1999. he has a belt strapped around his waist. To put Harper's win in perspective, Wahlstrom's only other defeat was to Katie Taylor, one of women's boxing's biggest stars. [12] Ruiz later worked for his father in construction for a time before deciding to become a full-time boxer[2][13] and starting his amateur career in Mexico. Nationality: Mexican. I'd love to see Estrada this year against fellow countryman Adrian Hernandez, or else in a rematch with Gonzalez at 112. Years active: 2006-present -- Parkinson. It wasn't an easy task to rank them, but this incredible collection of talent shows that boxing is in good hands in the years to come. Years active: 1992-2008 He will fight often over the next few years and be given ample opportunity to sharpen his tools. Accomplishments/biggest moment: While he started out slow in his defeat against Jamel Herring -- a fight for the WBO 130-pound title back in November -- Roach had some nice moments late in the fight. 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. No one can question the superstar's place among his countrymen. Future/ceiling/expectations: Colbert will hopefully get a chance to win the full version of the WBA title against Rene Alvarado down the line. Defeated: Danny Romero, Jorge Eliecer Julio, Cesar Soto, Manuel Medina, Mauricio Pastrana Background: Ortiz was one of the greatest fighters of all time regardless of ethic background. Ruiz had Freddie Roach in his corner and at the Wild Card Gym and sparred with former UFC heavyweight champion, Andrei Arlovski. Hector Tanajara, 3, 45. It was his best moment to date. CompuBox stats showed that Parker landed 119 of 560 punches thrown (21%) and Ruiz landed 107 of his 416 thrown (26%). But as long as he is still officially active, he has to be regarded as the top Mexican pound-for-pound boxer. I thought he should have gotten the nod over Erislandy Lara when they drew in 2011. But every boxers needs that little break and now I've got to come back harder." [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. Record: 100-28-3 (54 KOs) -- Kim. 1 priority, but he is heavy-handed and can be expected to climb closer to a title shot in 2021. However, strictly from a quality-vs.-quality standpoint, it doesnt get better than Crawford vs. Spence for all four welterweight belts. [54] Ruiz dominated Johnson over ten rounds, winning via unanimous decision with scores of 9991, 9793, and 9793. Is Santa Cruz declining? Defeated: Jonathan Victor Burgos (twice), Orlando Salido, Juan Manuel Lopez, Roman Martinez, Dejan Zlaticanin, Adrien Broner, Sergey Lipinets, Robert Easter Jr., Jessie Vargas. Sometimes it's not if you win a title, but how you do so. Ruiz made a successful fifth defence of his WBC-NABF title after ten one-sided rounds. Garcias reputation took somewhat of a hit when he lost a shutout decision against welterweight champ Errol Spence Jr. in March 2019, although everyone knew that moving up in weight to face a fighter of Spences ability was a bold move. The Los Angeles fighter doesnt have special knockout power but that hasnt prevented him from succeeding on a high level. Saul Alvarez is one of the most popular fighters in the world. Mexican boxers are some of the most entertaining . Skills? The fighter: Roach is a solid, all-around technician who's adept at boxing. And at 40, he remains the top active boxer from Mexico. This was Ruiz's fourth successful defence of his WBC-NABF heavyweight title as Austin was down in round one, he injured his right hand and failed to come out of his corner for round five. 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. Conwell is perhaps best known for the tragic circumstance of his fight last October when opponent Patrick Day fell into a coma after getting knocked out in 10 rounds, then died the next week from brain trauma suffered in the fight. He signed a promotional deal with Premier Boxing Champions in 2019. And he was brutally knocked out by Gervonta Davis in his penultimate fight, which put a instantaneous halt to any momentum he had. -- Kim. Joey Spencer, 10, T34. Gonzales's mother died when he was two years old, and his father raised . His promoter Lou DiBella announced Hamer had been released from his contract. From the time he turned professional in 2016, Lopez consistently showed he was the Top Rank prospect with the highest ceiling. Chavez became a five-time world champion in three categories: light, super featherweight and welter. The fighter: Lopez is rated No. 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. Ruiz had some success when he tagged Joshua to the head and body at the end of the fourth round, but Joshua remained firmly in control of the action. Learn more about troubleshooting WordPress. He is ranked No. Joshua continued to box economically and land the more meaningful punches. Stevenson is a smart fighter inside the ring with an unerring confidence in his own abilities. Minor, regular and interim titlists are not included. -- Parkinson. Divisions: Six (130-160 pounds) Gervonta Davis. 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. Mexico probably produces more elite fighters than any country other than the U.S. And he should continue to get better with experience. Garcia is still building his resume but few young fighters have made a bigger splash than him. [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. This compendium uses the same parameters used by the Mexico Boxing Commission to classify champions. Record: 38-2-1 (17 KOs) The Southern California fighter has an enormous social media following, which turned him into a star before he accomplished much in the ring. Boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Did Gervonta Davis make the top 10? Birth / death: Nov. 28, 1951 / Sept. 7, 2016 But those three are tied up over the next year, so, more likely are fights against others lower down in the world top-10, plus a U.S. debut. The fighter: Soto has made one defense of the WBO junior flyweight title in a yearlong reign and has impressive power. Rolando Romero, 14, T31. The victory underscored "Tank's"' place among the best handful of fighters in the world. If he can beat Fulton, a true star will have been born. He also is the telegenic type who is infinitely marketable. 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. However, he has demonstrated that he has the goods there too. Soto is still developing, getting better, and he showed as much in his last world title fight, against Heno in October, when he was briefly dropped to a knee in the third round but then recovered to earn a unanimous decision victory. This fight showed Conwell's strength at the weight and was his fourth win inside the distance in his past five fights. No other boxer has ever done this. Accomplishments/biggest moment: Villa has made fights that were meant to be tests look comfortable through his boxing skills, using his jab rather than flattening opponents. Record: 49-4 (33 KOs) You could argue that Garcia is boxing's first Instagram creation. Austin weighed 18 pounds more than Ruiz at the weigh-in. Just before the end of round three, Ruiz again managed to fell a disoriented Joshua after forcing him into a corner and unleashing a series of power punches. The fighter: Back in 2017, Flores made history by becoming the youngest boxer (at age 17) to make a debut with Top Rank. Roberto Duran, Julio Cesar Chavez and Oscar De La Hoya are three of the biggest Hispanic fighters in boxing history. The Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight was huge because of the fighters fanbases. The scorecards read 9892, 9694, and 9991, all in favour of Ruiz who retained his titles. There has been a critical error on this website. As a boxer, .more #8 of 65 The Best Boxers of the 1990s #729 of 880 The Greatest Entertainers Of All Time #12 of 49 The Best Welterweight Boxers of All Time 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. He dropped the belt to Abner Mares in his first defense by Round 9 TKO. Davis might be the best technician in the sport. One of the best, Jose Ramirez, is scheduled to face Josh Taylor for the undisputed 140-pound championship on Saturday in Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on ESPN and ESPN+. BoxRec has him rated second among all active Mexican boxers and sixth overall. The victory underscored "Tank's"' place among the best handful of fighters in the world. American boxer Devin Vargas (20-4, 8 KOs) was confirmed as his opponent in a scheduled eight round bout. Emanuel Navarrete will get a shot immediately after stepping up a division and relinquishing his WBO junior featherweight belt recently. While he's been a tad under the radar, boxing insiders have known about him for years. The fighter: Like another well-known left-hander from the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao, Taduran is an active, quick pressure fighter who likes to come forward and let his hands go.
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