Hugo Ruiz
Hugo Ruiz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hugo Federico Ruiz Domínguez September 21, 1988 Los Mochis, Mexico |
| Other names | Cuatito |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 44 |
| Wins | 39 |
| Wins by KO | 33 |
| Losses | 5 |
Hugo Ruiz Dominguez (born September 21, 1988) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is the former WBC Super bantamweight.
Professional career
[edit]In September 2010, Ruiz beat the veteran Jesús Vázquez to win the WBC Continental Americas super flyweight championship, the bout was held at the Arena Solidaridad, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.
WBA bantamweight championship (interim)
[edit]On January 22, 2011, Ruiz won a technical ninth-round decision over Nicaraguan Álvaro Pérez to capture the interim WBA bantamweight title. He would go to fight for the Regular title against Japanese boxer Kōki Kameda but would lose via split decision.[1]
WBC super bantamweight title fight (interim)
[edit]In 2016, Ruiz beat fellow countryman Julio Ceja in a rematch to win the WBC Super bantamweight title. He would end up losing the title in his first defense against Japanese boxer Hozumi Hasegawa.[2]
Ruiz vs. Guevara
[edit]On, 19 January 2019, Ruiz beat Alberto Guevara by unanimous decision in their 10-round contest The scorecards read 99–90, 100–89, 99–90 in favor of Ruiz.[3]
Ruiz vs. Davis
[edit]In his next bout, Ruiz faced WBA super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis. Ruiz was ranked as the #8 super feathwerweight in the world by the WBA.[4] Davis cornered Ruiz from the opening bell, and was able to crack his guard towards the end of the round and drop him with a left hook. Ruiz made the count, but the referee decided to end the fight, awarding Davis with a first-round knockout victory.[5]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 44 fights | 39 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 33 | 4 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Loss | 39–5 | Gervonta Davis | KO | 1 (12), 2:59 | Feb 9, 2019 | Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. | For WBA (Super) super featherweight title |
| 43 | Win | 39–4 | Alberto Guevara | UD | 10 | Jan 19, 2019 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 42 | Win | 38–4 | Jesus Galicia | KO | 2 (10), 0:35 | Nov 17, 2018 | Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla, Mexico | |
| 41 | Win | 37–4 | Dennis Contreras | UD | 8 | Aug 11, 2018 | Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico | |
| 40 | Loss | 36–4 | Hozumi Hasegawa | RTD | 9 (12), 3:00 | Sep 16, 2016 | Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | Lost WBC super bantamweight title |
| 39 | Win | 36–3 | Julio Ceja | TKO | 1 (12), 0:51 | Feb 27, 2016 | Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S. | Won WBC super bantamweight title |
| 38 | Loss | 35–3 | Julio Ceja | TKO | 5 (12), 2:34 | Aug 29, 2015 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S. | For WBC interim super bantamweight title |
| 37 | Win | 35–2 | Carlos Medellin | TKO | 1 (8), 2:08 | Nov 22, 2014 | Plaza de los Martíres, Toluca, Mexico | |
| 36 | Win | 34–2 | Ramon Maas | TKO | 1 (10), 2:50 | Mar 22, 2014 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 35 | Win | 33–2 | Julio César Miranda | MD | 12 | Sep 7, 2013 | Casino, Apodaca, Mexico | Won WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title |
| 34 | Win | 32–2 | Giovanni Caro | TKO | 2 (10), 1:22 | Jun 1, 2013 | Centro Civico de Ecatepec, Ecatepec, Mexico | |
| 33 | Loss | 31–2 | Kōki Kameda | SD | 12 | Dec 4, 2012 | Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan | For WBA (Regular) bantamweight title |
| 32 | Win | 31–1 | Jean Sampson | KO | 9 (12), 3:02 | Jul 7, 2012 | Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, Mexico | Retained WBA interim bantamweight title |
| 31 | Win | 30–1 | Yonfrez Parejo | TKO | 8 (12), 1:12 | Mar 31, 2012 | Gimnasio Auditorio, Los Cabos, Mexico | Retained WBA interim bantamweight title |
| 30 | Win | 29–1 | Francisco Arce Armenta | TKO | 4 (12), 0:24 | Oct 15, 2011 | Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | Retained WBA interim bantamweight title |
| 29 | Win | 28–1 | Francisco Arce Armenta | UD | 12 | May 14, 2011 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | Retained WBA interim bantamweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27–1 | Alvaro Perez | TD | 9 (12) | Jan 22, 2011 | Arena Neza, Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico | Won WBA interim bantamweight title |
| 27 | Win | 26–1 | Jesus Vazquez | UD | 10 | Sep 4, 2010 | Arena Solidaridad, Monterrey, Mexico | Won WBC Continental Americas super-flyweight title |
| 26 | Win | 25–1 | Cesar Ricardo Martinez | TKO | 2 (8), 0:17 | Jun 19, 2010 | Mesón de los Deportes, Tepic, Mexico | |
| 25 | Win | 24–1 | Germán Meraz | TKO | 7 (12), 1:22 | Apr 3, 2010 | Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico | Won WBO Latino super-flyweight title |
| 24 | Win | 23–1 | Francisco Reyes | TKO | 3 (10) | Feb 13, 2010 | Gimnasio Auditorio, Los Cabos, Mexico | |
| 23 | Win | 22–1 | Fred Heberto Valdez | KO | 4 (10) | Nov 13, 2009 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 22 | Win | 21–1 | Jose Tamayo | KO | 8 | Sep 25, 2009 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 21 | Win | 20–1 | Esau Gaona | TKO | 7 (12) | Jun 12, 2009 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 20 | Win | 19–1 | Felipe Acosta | KO | 2 (6) | Apr 3, 2009 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Ernesto Ochoa | TKO | 2 (4) | Feb 28, 2009 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 18 | Win | 17–1 | Hugo Cruz | KO | 1 (4) | Dec 12, 2008 | Salon Forum, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 17 | Win | 16–1 | Jose Carlos Vargas | TKO | 1 (6) | Nov 2, 2008 | La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes, Mexico | |
| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Carlos Balmea | KO | 2 (6) | Jun 14, 2008 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 15 | Win | 14–1 | Raul Ruiz | KO | 1 (4) | Apr 18, 2008 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 14 | Win | 13–1 | Daniel Contreras Jr. | KO | 1 (4) | Feb 22, 2008 | Parque Revolucion, Culiacan, Mexico | |
| 13 | Win | 12–1 | Eduardo Gutierrez | TKO | 3 (4) | Feb 8, 2008 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 12 | Win | 11–1 | Jose Alvarez | KO | 1 (4) | Jan 25, 2008 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 11 | Win | 10–1 | Jesus Cota | TKO | 1 (4) | Dec 14, 2007 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 10 | Loss | 9–1 | Enrique Quevedo | TKO | 4 (6) | Oct 27, 2007 | Centro de Espectáculos Promocasa, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Martin Jocobi | TKO | 1 (4) | Sep 28, 2007 | Salon Eventos Modelo, Guasave, Mexico | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Raul Ruiz | KO | 1 (4) | Sep 14, 2007 | Centro de Espectáculos Promocasa, Mexicali, Mexico | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Jacobo Cinco Valenzuela | TKO | 1 (6) | Aug 10, 2007 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Trinidad Ruiz | TKO | 1 (4) | Jul 27, 2007 | Salon Eventos Modelo, Guasave, Mexico | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Noe Flores | KO | 1 (4) | Jul 14, 2007 | Explanada Tecate, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Mauro Gonzalez | KO | 1 (4) | Jun 29, 2007 | Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Rigoberto Casillas | TKO | 1 (4) | May 12, 2007 | Agua Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana, Mexico | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Martin Jocobi | TKO | 1 (4) | Mar 30, 2007 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Noe Flores | TKO | 1 (4) | Dec 22, 2006 | Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Koki Kameda beats Hugo Ruiz". ESPN. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ^ "Hasegawa upsets Hugo Ruiz to claim WBC 122lb belt". Fight News Asia. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ^ "Ruiz vs Guevara - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- ^ "Davis vs Ruiz - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
- ^ Coppinger, Mike (2019-02-10). "Gervonta Davis retains 130-pound title with first-round knockout of Hugo Ruiz". The Ring. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for Hugo Ruiz from BoxRec (registration required)
- Hugo Ruiz - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live