This guy is a ****ing clown. Just read this interview with him and see what I mean.

Interview with WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz

By Paul McGee
WBA heavyweight champion John Ruiz spoke with Boxing-Central tonight and told us he is ready to face motormouth James Toney on April 30. In a short but candid interview “The Quietman” also revealed he respects none of the other alphabet world champions and describes WBC champ Vitali Klitschko as a “quitter”. For the full interview click below…

B-C Thanks for taking the time out to talk to me John. Your manager Norman Stone says your next defence is signed although no date or venue has been announced. Any clues as to when the fight will take place and have you begun training?

“They’re talking April 30 in New York City. I’ve been in training for a while.”

B-C You have said plenty recently about motormouth James Toney. Are you just trying to out “trash talk” him or do you genuinely hate the guy?

“I just trying to make a stand for myself. I’m tired of people bad mouthing me. What I usually keep inside until the fight I’m letting out before this fight.”

B-C You have been most vocal about unifying the heavyweight titles. Which of the other three belt holders do you respect the most, and which would you most relish the prospect of facing in the ring?

“I don’t respect any of those so-called champions. These guys want to talk, but they don't back-up what they say, and I’m tired of hearing about it. They talk about unifying the titles, but none of them will put their title belt on the line against me. A real champion doesn’t avoid a challenge from another champ”

B-C Vitali Klitschko is widely regarded as the true heavyweight champion, yet you have a championship belt as well. How would you respond to the opinion that one title is worth more than the others?

“No way he’s better than me. I am the best heavyweight in the world. He’s done nothing to be considered the heavyweight champion. He hasn’t fought anybody and quit in one fight. How can a quitter be a champion?

“If you really think Vitali is the best, why has he choosen not to fight me? He couldn’t carry my bag to the gym. He’s a no guts, no heart fighter who only has the height and weight of a heavyweight. After Toney he’s on my hit list.”

B-C David Tua KO-ed you in 19 seconds back in 1996. Do you think he can be successful in his comeback and would you like the chance to rematch with Tua? I don’t want to dwell on the Tua defeat but was the loss just a case of being caught cold.

“It was case of getting caught by a punch. Things like that sometimes happen in boxing. After that loss I challenged him, but he’d never give me a rematch. Now that I’m the world champion am I supposed to drop everything and give him a chance?”

B-C You had a trilogy of fights with Evander Holyfield which could not have been more evenly contested, with a win each and a draw. In fact your combined average points awarded by the judges for all three bouts is 341, compared to his 339. Who do you feel proved themselves the better fighter at the end of the trilogy?

“They were three hard fights. I flourished after those fights, he went down hill.”

B-C Back to James Toney again. He is renowned for his hand speed, but its debatable if his power is still as effective in the heavyweight division. Do you see his quick reflexes as something you will need to neutralise, and if he lands any big shots are you expecting to feel ‘full heavyweight force’ behind them?

“I fight my fight. I’m not worried about his quick reflexes. I’m the best heavyweight in the world, why should I be concerned about him? He should be worried about getting hit by a real heavyweight, the best heavyweight in the world.”

B-C You are known as “The Quietman” and it’s a tag you have lived up to. But recently there have been several press releases where you have been very outspoken (not just about Toney). Why so vocal? Is this a sign of your frustration at not getting the unification fights?

“It’s a sign of me reaching the next stage of my life. I feel like being more vocal so the public, especially my fans, know what I’m thinking.”

B-C Finally, there are those who say your fighting style is not the most entertaining in boxing. Are you there to put on a good show, or rather to get the job done in the most effective way?

“First, my job is to get the job done…to win. At the same time, though, I want to put on a good show. But some times things don't go as planned, especially if the other guys don’t have the heart and guts to fight.”

Thanks again for taking time out to speak with us John. And good luck with the next defence of your title.

“First, my job is to get the job done, to win. At the same time, though, I want to put on a good show. But some times things don't go as planned, especially if the other guys don’t have the heart and guts to fight.”


Yeah that's what happens!

It's trendy to put down Ruiz, but the guy has a point - if he's such a bad champion, someone should beat him and take his belt. Golota couldn't. Neither could Rahman. Or Fres Oquendo. Neither will James Toney.

Hopefully Don King will let 2 of his 3 champions fight each other. Maybe if the other guy (Byrd, Brewster/Golota, or Ruiz)is holding two belts, then Vitali will fight him...

Of course if Rahman gives him problems, even if Vitali wins, he made choose to fight out-of-shape stationary targets, like his last 3 opponents, rather than somebody with a belt...

john ruiz got his ass kicked by roy jones..i dont think he wants any parts of vitali klitchko or wlad...out all the 4 heavyweights...ruiz is the worst

B-C Vitali Klitschko is widely regarded as the true heavyweight champion, yet you have a championship belt as well. How would you respond to the opinion that one title is worth more than the others?

“No way he’s better than me. I am the best heavyweight in the world. He’s done nothing to be considered the heavyweight champion. He hasn’t fought anybody and quit in one fight. How can a quitter be a champion?

“If you really think Vitali is the best, why has he choosen not to fight me? He couldn’t carry my bag to the gym. He’s a no guts, no heart fighter who only has the height and weight of a heavyweight. After Toney he’s on my hit list.”

B-C David Tua KO-ed you in 19 seconds back in 1996. Do you think he can be successful in his comeback and would you like the chance to rematch with Tua? I don’t want to dwell on the Tua defeat but was the loss just a case of being caught cold.

“It was case of getting caught by a punch. Things like that sometimes happen in boxing. After that loss I challenged him, but he’d never give me a rematch. Now that I’m the world champion am I supposed to drop everything and give him a chance?”



BAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHAHAHAHHAHAA....

It's trendy to put down Ruiz, but the guy has a point - if he's such a bad champion, someone should beat him and take his belt. Golota couldn't. Neither could Rahman. Or Fres Oquendo. Neither will James Toney.

Hopefully Don King will let 2 of his 3 champions fight each other. Maybe if the other guy (Byrd, Brewster/Golota, or Ruiz)is holding two belts, then Vitali will fight him...

Of course if Rahman gives him problems, even if Vitali wins, he made choose to fight out-of-shape stationary targets, like his last 3 opponents, rather than somebody with a belt...
C'mon Neils, what is with you and going with the underdog?
The fact that it is "trendy" to put down Ruiz, is only because everyone knows Ruiz is a horrendous fighter, and doesn't deserve the belt he wears around his waste. The comments about Vitali are absurd, Vitali could literally kill Ruiz, and probably faster than Tua Koed the chump.
Golota beat him, you could argue, but Ruiz got the disputed UD and got a big head thinking he could take Klitschko and Toney....where's his, and your head at?

C'mon Neils, what is with you and going with the underdog?
The fact that it is "trendy" to put down Ruiz, is only because everyone knows Ruiz is a horrendous fighter, and doesn't deserve the belt he wears around his waste. The comments about Vitali are absurd, Vitali could literally kill Ruiz, and probably faster than Tua Koed the chump.
Golota beat him, you could argue, but Ruiz got the disputed UD and got a big head thinking he could take Klitschko and Toney....where's his, and your head at?

A lot of people are giving Rahman a shot at Vitali - and Ruiz made Rahman look silly. Just because he's not fun to watch doesn't mean he can't get the job done.

But if it is true, someone needs to step up and stop him. Toney is nowhere near as quick as Roy and won't be able to get inside against Ruiz - Johnny will grab him and that will be it.

I want to put on a good show. But some times things don't go as planned, especially if the other guys don’t have the heart and guts to fight.”


I love it, Ruiz...I really do.

The only fight where things didnt go as planned was against Jones where he wasn't allowed to hold after every punch. In that fight he basically ended up quitting then *****ing about the ref after the fight. I wish i had a picture of him at that moment..with his nose all swollen up. it was beautiful.

A lot of people are giving Rahman a shot at Vitali - and Ruiz made Rahman look silly. Just because he's not fun to watch doesn't mean he can't get the job done.

But if it is true, someone needs to step up and stop him. Toney is nowhere near as quick as Roy and won't be able to get inside against Ruiz - Johnny will grab him and that will be it.


I agree. He is not fun to watch, but he is very effective. He gets the job (holding until you can finally throw punches) done.

And man I wish someone would stop him. I don't think Toney is the one to do it but I give him a slight chance. I think Byrd would have a good chance with Vitali having the best chance. Andif Wlad gets his head together and doesn't put vaseline on his legs he might be able to win. I'd much rather be hearing all the Klitschko haters ragging on Wlad than have to watch Ruiz title defense. And yes I have to wacth them, just incase he gets Tua'd.

Is didn't know he had "fans" lol

Ruiz is the one of the worst boxers ever too hold a belt, talking about his victory`s.
How hard can it be when you hug, hug and hug and gets gift decisions.

His just a cheater with a big mouth, should have been dq in every fight for holding ive seen him execpt for vs tua

“First, my job is to get the job done, to win. At the same time, though, I want to put on a good show. But some times things don't go as planned, especially if the other guys don’t have the heart and guts to fight.”


Yeah that's what happens!
Is he still pissed off on these 2 knockdowns form Golota in second round?

I would love to see him try and hug Vitali to death. I think it would end up looking a lot like Vitali vs Kirk Johnson with Ruiz getting hurt early and often.

You would have to think that he has never seen himself fight to say stuff like that

Hypothetically, if there was a boxer who was really so bad that he didn't stand a chance against the top guys in the division AND he held a championship belt,

don't you think people would line up to fight him?

And I'd be pissed off too if I got hit while I was on the canvas. Golota should have lost 2 points (like Peter vs. Diaz) or been DQ'd (Jones Jr. vs. Griffin I)

Point is, if he's so awful, somebody needs to go out and beat him. No heavyweight has done that since Holyfield...

I think its too little to late for John to start trash talking. Hell his nickname is already the quite man. King needs to get his champs to fight each other. Bastards milking these cows for all their worth.

I think fans should be able to sue Ruiz for basically stealing their money if they attended any of his "championship" fights.

I think that Golota, and Frez, and Hoylfield, should be able to sue him for molestation.

I think Puerto Rico should be able to sue him for saying he is puerto rican.

I think that the WBO, IBC and WBC should be able to sue him for claiming he is a boxer, not a wrestler

I think that the FCC should fine him and Norman Stoney Stone for there comments during the Golota fight.

I like Ruiz a lot better when he actually lives up to his alias.

I like Ruiz a lot better when he is dead.

I wouldn't say it's trendy to trash Ruiz, rather: it's necessary, IMO.

I think Toney- Ruiz is going to be a very close fight.

I think Vitali Crushes Ruiz by 1st round TKO.

If that fat prick Toney loses to Ruiz then he should go **** himself and go back down to cruiserweight because the amount of trash that Toney has spewed out of his trapper goes way beyond the boundaries. If Toney loses to Ruiz there is no ****ing way Toney beats Byrd or Vitali.

toney will beat ruiz by a UD or late knockut, he's too skillful for ruiz

I'll be rooting for Toney like most of U guys.

The key to a Toney victory here IMO is his ability to find space to throw on the inside; short hooks and uppercuts when Ruiz starts to hug and grapple. Ruiz will then start to ***** and moan a la the Jones fight and Toney will come away with a decision...still haven't see Toney take a HW punch yet however, but even though Ruiz has a fast enough right, I don't see it landing flush too often against Toney...

John isn’t a coward. He simply does his job. He hasn’t a talent and this adds my respect to him because all his successes are the result of a great hard work.

And know what gentlemen? Don’t call Ruiz comedian when there are so many true comedians in the ring: dendroidic Klitchkos, Rahman 2003-2004 (slayed by fat), lucky Guinn, mad Williams, coward Mccline, primitive Hoffmann, fat feared Kirk Johnson, skillless Donald.

Toney is a great worker also. The bout of Toney and Ruiz will have a SD result. Good luck for both of them. And let the strongest win. Amen.

P.S. Ruiz TKO Vitali in the round 11.

lmfao. When you applied for Voter registration, did you have the "opposition party" in mind? Because that is borderline the most retarded prediction anyone on earth has ever claimed, and I think you are doing it simply to get a "rise" out of people. If not, you are consistent with your other posts on this forum. When was the last time Ruiz stopped someone in the 11th round? and who was the opponent?

Fres Oquendo on 04/17/04 :D

John Ruiz and Norman Stone and the whole Ruiz camp are bunch circus freak disgraces to boxing.

Lmao. "fast"? omfg. He ran like he had 4 rottweilers chasing his mead ridden crotch and dogfood filled pockets. Vitali is going to stand there and simply overpower the weaker huggy bear.

And that stoppage was extremely controversial. Fres would easily win a rematch with Jane Louise.

I disagree that stopage was merciful (for the viewers) not controversial. I was at the fight and damn was I glad! It was like the ref was watching a wrestling meet and when Ruiz finally threw two punches the ref broke it up because he didn't know what was going on.

It’s a sign of me reaching the next stage of my life. I feel like being more vocal so the public, especially my fans, know what I’m thinking.”


ruiz has fans?

I like Ruiz a lot better when he is dead.
LOL.. Daaaayyyuuuummmm!!

JOHN RUIZ: “I don’t respect any of those so-called champions. These guys want to talk, but they don't back-up what they say, and I’m tired of hearing about it. They talk about unifying the titles, but none of them will put their title belt on the line against me. A real champion doesn’t avoid a challenge from another champ”

These are words to live by people. Grab a pen and paper, write this down, and keep it somewhere you can see it every morning you wake up. Ruiz is the true champ because no other heavyweight was brave enough to face him.

^^^^^^^^^^^you really like this nuhhhh

These are words to live by people. Grab a pen and paper, write this down, and keep it somewhere you can see it every morning you wake up. Ruiz is the true champ because no other heavyweight was brave enough to face him.

Golota was 'brave enough' even to floor Ruiz twice, but got screwed by King's judges. Don had a different scenario for this, Ruiz kept the belt cause there are too many Latino fans in US.
Now the 'title show' moves to Chicago, as Don would like to make some money on the Poles...

It's trendy to put down Ruiz, but the guy has a point - if he's such a bad champion, someone should beat him and take his belt. Golota couldn't. Neither could Rahman. Or Fres Oquendo. Neither will James Toney.

Hopefully Don King will let 2 of his 3 champions fight each other. Maybe if the other guy (Byrd, Brewster/Golota, or Ruiz)is holding two belts, then Vitali will fight him...

Of course if Rahman gives him problems, even if Vitali wins, he made choose to fight out-of-shape stationary targets, like his last 3 opponents, rather than somebody with a belt...

you're so full of ****... you aught to stick that tube of anastesia up your ass instead of in your mouth idiot. all the clowns in the hvweight division. a 300lb tua against a mentally ill tyson would be a more dangerously exciting clown act than the ones your talking out your ass about.ruiz is an insult to boxing.

lmfao. When you applied for Voter registration, did you have the "opposition party" in mind? I think you are doing it simply to get a "rise" out of people. I don’t need it:) I just express my opinion.