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John Ruiz Retires

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:03:00 +0300

After a professional career spanning 18 years, highlighted by becoming the first and only Heavyweight World Champion of Latino heritage, two-time world champion John Ruiz today announced his retirement from the ring. Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs) defeated three world champions � Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker � as well as top contenders such as Andrew Golota, Fres Oquendo, Jameel McCline and Kirk Johnson

Haye stops Ruiz in 9th

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:53:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-0, 22 KOs) scored a ninth round TKO over 38-year-old former champ John Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs) on Saturday night at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England. Haye dropped Ruiz twice in round one, the first time with the right hand almost immediately, the second time with a rabbit punch. Haye was deducted a point for the rabbit punch, but Ruiz was still given a count and no time to recover from the foul. A determined Ruiz survived the round

Haye 222, Ruiz 231

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 21:26:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and challenger John Ruiz took to the scales this afternoon ahead of their title showdown in Manchester, England tomorrow night. Champion Haye looked in magnificent shape and tipped the beam at 222lbs (15 stone 12lbs) while Ruiz, who refused to take his t-shirt off, weighed 231 lbs (16 stone 7 lbs). The fight is being broadcast live in the UK on Sky Box Office

Haye: 'Wladimir Klitschko Lacks Killer Instinct, He's Scared'

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:29:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye see two flaws in WBO/IBO/IBF champion Wladimir Klitschko, and neither of those flaws are his chin. Haye doesn't view Klitschko as a big finisher. He says the Eastern Euro champ sticks to using his jab because he doesn't have the "killer instinct" to finish an opponent off. Another reason Haye says, is because Klitschko is fighting scared to win

Vitali Klitschko: I Will Fight David Haye in England

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:33:00 +0300

WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is ready and willing to give WBA champion David Haye the homefield advantage. If Haye defeats mandatory John Ruiz on April 3, and Klitschko beats Albert Sosnowski on May 29, there could be some fireworks in England at the end of the year. "If the fight with Haye comes through, I would be happy to fight in England. I am ready to fight in any part of the world," Klitschko told Gareth Davies of The Telegraph

Mormeck vs Oquendo on May 6; Vazquez-Bedak

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:14:00 +0300

French heavyweight Jean Marc Mormeck continues his comeback May 6 with a fight at the Carpentier Hall in Paris. Opponent is said to be Fres Oquendo. Mormeck, a former WBA and WBC cruiser champ, returned to action late last year

Oquendo-King heats up

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:54:00 +0300

Hitz Boxing returns on Saturday at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Headlining heavyweight contender �Fast� Fres Oquendo (31-5, 20 KOs) against journeyman banger Demetrice King (15-17, 13 KOs) for the NABA/USBA belts. King has been talking a good game, saying �I can guarantee this much, it won�t go the full 12 rounds

David Haye blasts 'boring' Ruiz ahead of title fight

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:47:00 +0300

David Haye has launched an attack on April opponent John Ruiz, claiming that no-one wants to fight the 'boring' Puerto Rican. The 29-year-old also guaranteed he will defend his WBA heavyweight title when the two meet at the M.E.N Arena. "Ruiz is a dull guy and perhaps so boring even I won't be able to trash talk him," Haye said. "He has no personality and that is reflected in his marketability

John Ruiz: "My Style is Perfect To Beat David Haye"

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:20:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye defends his title against mandatory John Ruiz on April 3 in Manchester, England. The challenger, a former two time WBA champion, wants to claim the title for a third time. A loss may send Ruiz into retirement. Ruiz feels good with a new trainer, a new promoter and a new chance to become the champ

Steward Talks Klitschko vs. Chambers, Haye vs. Ruiz

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:29:00 +0300

In the next week or so, trainer Emanuel Steward will start camp with WBO/IBF/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko for the March 20 title defense against Eddie Chambers. Steward doesn't usually need a very long Klitschko. He tells BoxingScene.com "Wladimir trains all the time and keeps himself in shape. We will probably start in another week

Golden Boy inks John Ruiz

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:58:00 +0300

As the first and only Hispanic heavyweight world champion paves his way through the boxing history books, John Ruiz, has joined forces with Golden Boy Promotions to help guide his path. The Puerto Rican descendant has accomplished a lot throughout his career, including appearances in 11 world title bouts in the last decade

David Haye Eyes Historic Vitali Klitschko Fight in Africa

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:02:00 +0300

After WBA heavyweight champion David Haye gets mandatory John Ruiz out of the way, he wants to stage a unification with WBC champion Vitali Klitschko. Not just any kind of unification. A historic unification. He wants to make the "new Rumble in the Jungle" against Klitschko in Africa

Haye vs Ruiz: The Quiet Man is Ready To Fight David

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:25:00 +0300

Former two-time heavyweight champion John Ruiz is back in the saddle. He is the mandatory challenger to the new WBA heavyweight champion David Haye. The fight will take place in the early part of 2010. Haye will need some time to heal his right hand, injured last Saturday in Germany during the title-winning effort over the 7�2 Nikolai Valuev

David Haye Says: "I Will Knock John Ruiz Out"

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:31:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye is celebrating his big win from Saturday night in Germany. He defied the odds and won a majority decision over the 7'2 Nikolai Valuev to capture the title; becoming the first British heavyweight since Lennox Lewis to win the world crown. Per the order of the WBA, Haye must now defend the title against mandatory challenger John Ruiz of Puerto Rico. Ruiz is former two-time WBA champion

Valuev-Haye undercard: weighting

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:28:00 +0300

John Ruiz 226 vs. Adnan Serin 214.5 Sergei Liakhovich 232.8 vs. Jeremy Bates 231.4 Robert Helenius 248.8 vs. Taras Bidenko 215.4 Alexander Frankel 193.4 vs. Kelvin Davis 196.2 Francisco Palacios 197.3 vs DeLeon Tinsley 200

Ruiz awaits the winner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:33:00 +0300

The most interested spectator Saturday in Versicherung Arena for the WBA heavyweight title fight between defending Nikolai �The Russian Giant� Valuev and challenger David �The Haymaker� Haye will be former 2-time WBA title-holder John �The Quietman� Ruiz. Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), the WBA top contender, agreed with the promoters for Valuev and Haye to �step aside� as the WBA �Official Challenger

Haye-Valuev in Place To Go, John Ruiz To Step Aside

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:10:00 +0300

The fear is now over. A deal has been struck for WBA mandatory John Ruiz to step aside and allow the heavyweight clash between champion Nikolai Valuev and challenger David Haye to go forward without a hitch on November 7. Valuev's manager, Boris Dimitrov, had been worried about the fight going through. Chris Meyer, CEO for Sauerland Event [Valuev's promoters], issued the statement regarding the deal

Ruiz to block Valuev-Haye?

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:44:00 +0300

Team Ruiz has already contacted the WBA inform the WBA Championship Committee that WBA mandatory challenger, and two-time WBA heavyweight John �The Quietman� Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), will not stand by and allow the reported title fight between champion Nikolai Valuev and David Haye Valuev-Haye in November. Despite reports from both camps, Valuev-Haye has not been sanctioned as a WBA title fight, and cannot be without a special permit

Team Ruiz demands purse bid!

Sat, 30 May 2009 12:40:00 +0300

Upon today�s announcement that Valuev-Chagaev II has been canceled, Team Ruiz is demanding an immediate purse bid in order for Valuev-Ruiz III to be held by August 30 for the World Boxing Association heavyweight title. Two-time WBA champion John �The Quietman� Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) lost to Valuev last August 30th in Berlin by 12-round split decision. Team Ruiz petitioned the WBA for a variety of reasons regarding the conduct of the fight and in response to the appeal

Ruiz named WBA mandatory!

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:31:00 +0300

The World Boxing Association Championship Committee has declared two-time WBA heavyweight champion John �The Quietman� Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), presently rated No. 3, as the mandatory challenger for the winner of this year�s Ruslan Chagaev-Nicolai Valuev WBA title fight

Valuev beats Ruiz again!

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:13:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev (49-1, 34 KOs) reclaimed the vacant WBA heavyweight title with a twelve round unanimous decision over fellow former titleholder John Ruiz (43-9-1, 29 KOs) on Saturday night at the Max Schmeling Halle in Berlin, Germany. Valuev won their first meeting by majority decision in December 2005, and in the rematch Valuev was also a close winner. The seven-foot Valuev piled up points

Valuev-Ruiz workout!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:42:00 +0300

Five days ahead of their clash for the vacant WBA heavyweight title, Nikolai Valuev and John Ruiz today underwent a public training session in the heart of Berlin. �I want the title back,� the Russian Giant said after a light work-out in the Axel-Springer-Passage where he gave a taste of his improved mobility. Prior to Valuev´s appearance, which attracted plenty of curious fans, Ruiz had displayed his good shape with shadow boxing and skipping exercises. �I am 36 years old,� he commented. �If I want to become world champion again, I have to defeat Valuev

Klitschko vs. Povetkin in Trouble? Wlad Eyes Valuev?

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:20:00 +0300

There appears to be trouble with the potential fall clash between WBO/IBF heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and IBF mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin. Bernd Bonte, Klitschko's manager, told writer Jonathan Lehman that negotiations with Povetkin's promoter, Sauerland Event, have hit a brick wall. There appears to be a dispute over the purse split and the European broadcast rights. Klitschko has a deal with the RTL network

Valuev-Ruiz in Berlin!

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:28:00 +0300

Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs) will fight John Ruiz for the vacant WBA heavyweight title in Berlin on August 30, it was revealed today. Team Sauerland won the purse bid in Panama with an offer of $2.100.000, edging out Universum by $100.000 ($2.000.000). �I am happy my team won and that the fight will be staged in Germany,� the Russian Giant said from his home in St. Petersburg. �Berlin is very special to me. That is where I defeated

Ruslan Chagaev, Nikolai Valuev Promise Victory on July 5

Thu, 29 May 2008 17:17:00 +0300

The upcoming heavyweight rematch between WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev and seven-foot Nikolai Valuev is an Eastern European grudge match. Chagaev upset Valuev for the title last April when he boxed his way to a majority decision. The rematch is set for July 5 at the Gerry Weber Stadium in Halle, Germany

The Night of Rematches!

Fri, 09 May 2008 12:52:00 +0300

Universum Box-Promotion has announced that July 5 will be "The Night of Rematches." As reported yesterday, the heavyweight rematch between WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev (24-0-1, 17 KOs) and seven-foot former champion Nikolai Valuev (48-1, 34 KOs) will be rescheduled on that date. Today it was revealed that Chagaev-Valuev II will take place at the Gerry Weber Stadion in Halle, Westfalen, Germany. The "Universum Champions Night"

Ruslan Chagaev's Left Eye The Real Reason?

Wed, 07 May 2008 12:22:00 +0300

Niyazov made claims to German paper Bild, that Chagaev was told by doctors after an 2001 operation to correct a detached retina, that his vision would never be the same. The ex-manager claims that he was advised by several sources that Chagaev's vision in the left eye has gotten worse since his last fight with Matt Skelton in January

Chagaev ill - world title fight versus Valuev postponed!

Tue, 06 May 2008 18:52:00 +0300

"Ruslan Chagaev suffers from a protracted virus infection," stated his Dr. Michael Ehnert. "In medical terms it's a viral laryngitis and pharyngitis. For non-doctors, it's a highly feverish viral infection of the upper respiratory tract with heavy symptoms. The medical treatment makes it absolutely necessary that he stop training." Chagaev's trainer Michael Timm was forced to miss the title defense of stablemate

Chagaev-Valuev rematch set!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:03:00 +0300

At today's WBA purse bid in Panama, Universum Box-Promotion won the right to promote the much anticipated rematch between WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev and seven-foot former champion Nikolai Valuev. Universum's bid of $4,354,840 outdistanced Sauerland Event ($3,541,021) and Don King Productions ($3,000,000). The bout is scheduled for May 31 and will take place at a venue to be named in Germany

Campbell dethrones Diaz! Ruiz defeats McCline

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 10:21:00 +0300

Lightweight Nate "Galaxxy Warrior" Campbell (32-5-1, 25 KOs) dethroned previously unbeaten IBF/WBA/WBO world champion Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz (33-1, 17 KOs) by twelve round split decision. Both fighters excitingly traded punches over the first half of the fight. Campbell cut Diaz over the left eye with a punch in round six, however Campbell was deducted a point in that round by referee Jesus Salcedo Lopez for an alleged headbutt

RUIZ-MCCLINE ADDED TO MASKAEV-PETER UNDERCARD

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:16:00 +0300

Two-time WBA heavyweight champion John �The Quietman� Ruiz (42-7-1, 29 KOs) returns to the ring March 8 against Jameel �Big Time� McCline on the Oleg Maskaev-Samuel Peter card in Cancun, Mexico. �I�m getting ready to clean-up the heavyweight division, starting March 8 with McCline, and then I want the Maskaev-Peter winner,� Ruiz said from his Las Vegas training camp with head trainer Manny Siaca, Sr. �McCline almost beat Peter in his last

LIAKHOVICH TURNS DOWN RUIZ

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 12:29:00 +0300

Sergei Liakhovich (23-2, 14 KOs) and his manager, Ivaylo Gotzev, say they're enraged at recent press releases from John Ruiz challenging Liakhovich to fight him this weekend. Liakhovich and Ruiz are #s 2 and 3 in the current WBA ratings. Gotzev gave Liakhovich's side of the situation: "The original offer, until a few days ago, was for two ex-champions to fight each other without any guarantees that it would

Chagaev, Ruiz comments!

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:25:00 +0300

Heavyweight Ruslan Chagaev, the new mandatory challenger for WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev, and former heavyweight champion John Ruiz spoke to the press after their hard-fought twelve round world title eliminator on Saturday in Düsseldorf. Ruslan Chagaev: It was a tough fight against a very strong opponent but it was my day today. My dream came true. I dedicate this win to my mother who

Chagaev defeats Ruiz!

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:55:00 +0300

With WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev looking on, unbeaten heavyweight Ruslan Chagaev (21-0-1, 17 KOs) won a hard-fought twelve round split decision over former heavyweight champion John Ruiz (41-7-1, 28 KOs) on Saturday night at the Burg-Wächter Castello in Düsseldorf, Germany, to earn the right to challenge the seven-foot WBA champion next year. It was a gritty in the trenches fight early on as both fighters tried to work inside

Sturm now headlines December 2!

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 23:11:00 +0300

Universum middleweight and former world champion Felix Sturm (25-2-0, 11 KO) will now have his first fight, after losing the World Champions belt, against the Australian Gavin Topp (20-2-2, 4 KO) on December 2 in the German capital of Berlin. A very sad rearrangement for Luan Krasniqi. His injury, which he suffered during training, is the reason for a change in the program. In a training session in preparation for his fight in Berlin

'New' Ruiz training with Siaca Sr.!

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 14:52:00 +0300

Two-time world heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) is training in Las Vegas with his new head trainer, Manny Siaca, Sr., for his November 18 mandated WBA elimination fight against No. 2 rated challenger Ruslan "White Tyson" Chagaev (21-0-1, 17 KOs) in Dusseldorf, Germany. The Ruiz-Chagaev winner will be the mandatory challenger for WBA heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev. The WBA #1 rated Ruiz promises fans

Ruiz-Chagaev in the works!

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:34:00 +0300

Two-time world heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) has accepted the challenge offered by the WBA to fight #2 rated Ruslan Chagaev (21-0-1, 17 KOs) in an elimination bout to determine the organization's official #1 heavyweight contender. The WBA notified No. 1 rated Ruiz and Chagaev of its Championship Committee's decision for an elimination bout, based on rule 10.3, and urged promoters Don King

Ruiz petitions for Valuev rematch!

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 15:53:00 +0300

Two-time world heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) has petitioned the WBA for an immediate rematch against Nicolay Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title. Last month, Ruiz lost a controversial decision to Valuev in Berlin. Ruiz' petition is based on the WBA's rule 7.3 (see below) that allows for a rematch based on a controversial decision in a championship match. Valuev won by 12-round decision by scores of 114-114, 116-114, 116-113

Papa Trinidad to train Ruiz!

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:13:00 +0300

Papa Trinidad will surprisingly come out of retirement to train and manage former WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz. Papa Trinidad had "irrevocably" retired from the fight game earlier this after his son Tito Trinidad suffered a one-sided loss to Winky Wright, however according to the Puerto Rican newspaper El Nuevo Dia negotiations have been completed. The move is expected to motivate promoter Don King to pay more attention

Nikolai Valuev loses his champion belt on return home

Sun, 25 Dec 2005 19:00:00 +0300

In Berlin, Nikolai Valuyev and his wife were delivered to a plane by an individual bus. But that was the only difference between the world champion and the rest of the passengers. Like all other common people, Nikolai and his wife were flying economy class. People were not lining up to get the champion's autograph. Only one passenger recognized the world champion and asked Nikolai to sign his name

Stone gets counted out by Ruiz

Thu, 22 Dec 2005 15:05:00 +0300

It should have ended with a kiss, but in the end there are few lasting love affairs in boxing. Four days after John Ruiz was dethroned for the third and likely final time as World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, he severed professional ties with longtime manager and surrogate father Norman Stone yesterday, forcing Stone into an unwanted retirement because of growing strife inside the Ruiz camp.

Valuev, Ruiz postfight comments!

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 10:35:00 +0300

"I worked 12 years for this moment," said newly crowned WBA heavyweight champion Nicolay Valuev said after winning a majority decision over John Ruiz. "I excuse myself for not having the most beautiful performance but the most important thing is that I won the decision and the title." Ruiz, however, felt he was robbed of his championship. "I think this [decision] is ridiculous," Ruiz said in his locker room after

Weights from Berlin!

Sat, 17 Dec 2005 16:26:00 +0300

John Ruiz 237.7 vs Nicolay Valuev 324.1 (WBA heavyweight title) Laila Ali 170 vs Asa Sandell 166.9 Willie Chapman 225.5 vs Alexander Povetkin 196.4

Ruiz-Valuev press confernece wrap!

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 15:04:00 +0300

The final press conference prior to John "The Quietman" Ruiz's defense of his World Boxing Association heavyweight championship against Nicolay "Giant Russian" Valuev, which will take place on Saturday at Max Schmeling Halle here in Berlin, was staged today before a full audience at the Maritim proArte Hotel

Ruiz rips Klitschko!

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 14:48:00 +0300

"I'm not surprised and I don't think too many people in boxing are really surprised," Ruiz (41-5-1, 28 KOs) remarked about Klitschko pulling out of yet another match. "First it was his hamstring injury from jogging, then it spread to his back, and now it's his knee. It's always something with this guy. They should really check his heart. HBO and anybody else that supports this guy as the so-called real heavyweight champion of the world should be

Ruiz sues Toney for $10m!

Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:35:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz has commented on his $10 million lawsuit files against former opponent James Toney. "The problem of steroids in the sport of boxing must be addressed," said Ruiz in a statement. "This lawsuit is an effort to push this process forward. Boxers risk their lives every time they step into the ring. The illegal use of steroids increases a boxer's risk in a way that is simply unacceptable." Ruiz's attorney

Ruiz wants random steroid testing!

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:40:00 +0300

The WBA's 84th annual convention is next week (October 31-November 5) in South Korea and WBA heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz is petitioning the organization to mandate random testing for performance enhancing drugs. Reinstated as WBA champ after James Toney tested positive for violating performance enhancement drug rules after their April 30 title fight, Ruiz has publicly called for a stricter drug policy in boxing and

WBA reinstates John Ruiz!

Wed, 18 May 2005 12:22:00 +0300

"To all of the ***holes who want me out of the game...I'm back!" That's what heavyweight John Ruiz said after Team Ruiz was notified yesterday by the WBA that it has reinstated John "The Quietman" Ruiz as WBA heavyweight champion, effectively immediately. A WBA letter adressed to James Toney read: "Based on the actions of the New York State Athletic Commission and the test results on which the Commission relied, the WBA must vacate your championship ranking and reinstate John Ruiz as the champion..."

TONEY SUSPENDED; FINED!

Thu, 12 May 2005 11:28:00 +0300

According to the Fight Fax web site�s suspension list, James �Lights Out� Toney has been suspended for 90 days and fined $10,000 for testing positive for a banned substance. In addition, and perhaps more importantly, his April 30 WBA title-winning victory over John Ruiz has been changed to a No Decision. While the implications of this decision are not known, the most likely scenario will see the title returned to Ruiz outright. Toney will apparently be re-tested after his 90-day suspension is served.

Toney tested positive!

Wed, 11 May 2005 12:24:00 +0300

Newly crowned WBA heavyweight champion James Toney has reportedly tested positive for an anabolic steroid in a post-fight drug test. According to longtime boxing writer Wallace Matthews of Newsday, Toney's promoter Dan Goossen was informed Monday night by the New York State Athletic Commission that Toney had "tested positive for a banned substance that is not a narcotic."

Ruiz: I want my belt back!

Tue, 10 May 2005 12:33:00 +0300

Former two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz announced today that, after speaking with his family and management team, he has reconsidered his decision to retire and will continue fighting. Ruiz retired April 30 immediately after losing a 12-round decision to James "Lights Out" Toney at Madison Square Garden. "My emotional decision, coming right after losing a fight I felt I won, was premature," Ruiz explained. "I was tired of all the criticism and felt everybody was against me. After reviewing the tape and talking it over with my advisors, I decided that I don't want to go out that way. If they want me out of the sport, they're going to have to knock me out. I'm back."

Peter Camp Targets Toney

Tue, 03 May 2005 13:29:00 +0300

Dino Duva, promoter of red-hot heavyweight Samuel The Nigerian Nightmare Peter, says he is outraged by the post-fight conduct and comments of new WBA Heavyweight boss James Toney and claims he has just the thing to finally shut his mouth. Although he beat him fair and square, James Toney is a classless punk for the way he disrespected my friend and class act Johnny Ruiz after the fight, said Duva. If he has any balls, he will fight the top contender, Samuel Peter next, but I doubt he has the balls. If he did get in the ring with Samuel, it would give me great pleasure to watch Sam beat the hell out of him..."

Ruiz-Toney post-fight presser!

Mon, 02 May 2005 17:46:00 +0300

Stone grabbed the mic and expressed his displeasure with the media, stating, "I have to say, you can only beat a person down so many times, meaning you guys in the press. After we lost to Roy Jones he wanted to pack it in, I told him no, we're not leaving until we win this f**kin' title back. I know when Johnny says something, he means it," Stone continued, "This kid has never said anything bad about anyone, but you wrote all kinds of bad things about him. Look in the press, it's all you guys ever wrote. Here's a kid who beat (Andrew) Golota, he's the kid that knocked-out (Fres) Oquendo, He's the kid who beat Rahman, well, I have to say to you, John's done, farewell."

Ruiz retires! Toney challenges!

Sun, 01 May 2005 11:38:00 +0300

Toney gave Ruiz credit for giving him the opportunity but he did not give the former two-time champ any credit for his performance: �I didn�t expect much from John because he is an average fighter. John Ruiz is stupid. He can�t change his style. He only knows how to fight one way.� Toney concluded in issuing a challenge to �anyone, anywhere, at anytime� although he specifically targeted Klitschko...

Toney: I'm a Puncher!!!

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 12:55:00 +0300

Toney said of Ruiz, "He's never seen anyone like me, never in his life, and he's never faced anyone like me. I'm a puncher man, I've got 42 knockouts... I can punch with anyone." "I'm knocking his ass out," Toney predicted, adding, "This is for the fans because he disrespects a lot of folks out there. Those Latino fighters fight, they don't hug, they don't start kissing anybody, that's what he's doing..."

Roach: "After Ruiz Toney beats Tyson and Klitschko"

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 12:28:00 +0300

And Roach, 45, believes the Garden party will be just the start of a Toney reign of terror. "I honestly don't think there's anyone in the division who can beat James, including Vitali Klitschko. Actually, we are hoping that Vitali fight can happen next. I've worked with Vitali in the past and I know he's big and powerful but James has too much skill for him, I believe. These big guys pull away (straight) and James catches them to the head and bangs them when the go on the outside to the body..."

Toney-Stoney: Round 1!

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 16:25:00 +0300

"I wish we could get it on right now. I'm sweating right now. I don't play boxing. I do this s**t for real," he said. Toney (68-4-2, 43 KO's) then looked at Stone and started cursing. Stone returned the verbal fire prompting Toney to rise to his feet to confront Stone. Security quickly intervened and the two men engaged in a cursing match. "You're a f***ing piece of s**t," said Stone. "Toney the Phoney," he continuously yelled...

HBO to broadcast Ruiz vs Toney

Fri, 18 Mar 2005 16:58:00 +0300

Promoter Don King announced today that HBO has agreed to broadcast the fight between World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz (41-5-1, 28 KOs) and James "Lights Out" Toney (68-4-2, 43 KOs) on April 30. The date had been originally held for...

Ruiz-Toney on April 30?

Tue, 15 Mar 2005 12:31:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz wants to step up to fill the hole created by WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko�s thigh injury that has postponed his title defense opposing Hasim "The Rock" Rahman scheduled for April 30 at New York�s Madison Square Garden. Ruiz (41-5-1, 28 KOs) thinks his fight with James Toney, which has just been agreed to and now simply needs a date and location, works fine for him on April 30. "Vitali Klitschko�s recent injury prevents him from defending his WBC heavyweight belt on April 30, I am willing...

Ruiz-Toney inked!

Mon, 14 Mar 2005 11:54:00 +0300

WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz� manager/head trainer Norman �Stoney� Stone said Friday that Ruiz vs James Toney is a done deal and the only remaining questions are the title fight�s exact date and site. "Both parties have signed," Stone said. "John�s the man in the heavyweight title and Toney�s just another temporary obstacle..."

Ruiz: I'm undisputed!

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 16:18:00 +0300

The other sanctioning organizations may not agree, but WBA heavyweight champion John �The Quietman� Ruiz has made a bold proclamation. �I�m the real undisputed heavyweight champion of the world� Ruiz said. �None of the other champions will fight me. I�m the king of the heavyweight division; King Kong on top of the Empire State Building and all of the others are down on the street looking up at me..."