John Ruiz Speaks - Comfortable in retirement, staying involved in boxing

[paulf]

LAS VEGAS (April 29, 2011) – Two-time World Boxing Association (“WBA”) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is enjoying retirement by spending time with his family in Las Vegas, but he is also staying involved in boxing in terms of the opening of his boxing gym in the Boston area, as well as starting a consulting agency, “Quietman Sports,” along with his longtime attorney and advisor, Boston Attorney Anthony M. Cardinale.

The 39-year-old Ruiz, who retired from the ring a year ago, had a 44-9-1 (30 KOs) career record and fought in 12 world title fights. In late May, Ruiz is opening a multi-fight gym – boxing, MMA and wrestling – named “Quietman Sports Gym,,” inside of Gold’s Gym in Medford (4000 Mystic Valley Parkway), which is a suburb of Boston only a few miles from where Ruiz grew-up in Chelsea.

“I’m enjoying life with my family in Las Vegas but it was time for the next chapter of my life,” Ruiz explained. “Boxing has been a big part of my life since I was a teenager. I want to pass along what I’ve learned through my experiences to young boxers. I’ll be spending a lot more time in Boston. I’m opening my gym to give kids a place to go, just like I had at the Somerville Boxing Club, where they can learn how box and stay off the streets. There are so many bad temptations for kids today and many of them really need a place to go. When I’m not in town my brother, Eddie, will be in charge of my gym.

“I’m also going to be an advisor so young fighters don’t go through a lot of what I had to go through coming up. Whether they need advice about who they should have as a promoter, manager or trainer, or what to look out for in the bad side of boxing, I’ll be available to them as a consultant. Our services will range from preparing a boxer to fight to negotiating contracts. If they have questions about contracts or other legal issues, Tony is one of the best in the business. During our 14 years and 12 world title fights together, we have seen and dealt with every good and bad aspect of the business.”

For more information about the “Quietman Sports Gym” or “Quietman Sports” consulting, go online to www.JohnTheQuietmanRuiz.com and click on JQR.com.

Ruiz is a cool guy; I don't really see why he retired. I'd love to see him fight Adamek or Arreola.

[paulf]

No love for the Quietman?

[joe strong]

Ruiz is a cool guy; I don't really see why he retired. I'd love to see him fight Adamek or Arreola.

so many people hate on him but he was a tough hombre.he beat some very good fighters during his career.12 world title fights is quite an accomplishment.he could make anyone look bad because of his huggy bear style but it was effective.i got most of his fights & i feel he was never given enough credit for his accomplishments.

[bojangles1987]

Don't expect much love for Ruiz here. He was a boring fighter who towards the end of his career got a lot of opportunities he probably shouldn't have.

I respect the man for what he accomplished considering his lack of physical talent. It's surprising when you see who he beat. He retired at the right time though, he wasn't going to beat the top guys. In his prime he could beat the Haye he fought but Ruiz is definitely not that anymore.

[Southpaw Stinger]

I'm sure he could do sponsored hugs for terminally ill children.

[TheMexHurricane]

John Ruiz! I was absolutely infuriated to the point of tears when James Toney the lowlife, co*ck sucking steroid punk was talking all that junk in the prefight press conference and Ruiz was such a humble gentlemen that he didn't even know how to respond. Ruiz reminds me of what the Oakland Raiders owner used to say "just win, baby"--and win he did. Ruiz is the classiest heavyweight of all time. Bar none--and one of the classiest boxers of all time to be honest.
Man, I wish the world for this beautiful kid! Hope he's doing well!

[cleaner147]

at least he met Bush...


oh I had him beat Valuev at least once.

[paulf]

John Ruiz! I was absolutely infuriated to the point of tears when James Toney the lowlife, co*ck sucking steroid punk was talking all that junk in the prefight press conference and Ruiz was such a humble gentlemen that he didn't even know how to respond. Ruiz reminds me of what the Oakland Raiders owner used to say "just win, baby"--and win he did. Ruiz is the classiest heavyweight of all time. Bar none--and one of the classiest boxers of all time to be honest.
Man, I wish the world for this beautiful kid! Hope he's doing well!

Ah many, Toney is always talking smack. It didn't get to Ruiz, besides he had Stone to talk **** for him, and Stone went off as always ("Toney the phony!") A classic press conference for sure.

Ruiz was a class act, and honestly his complete style overhaul (no clenching!) towards the end of his career revealed a solid boxer. I mean, did he and Haye clench at all?

Anyway, I respect anyone that becomes the (real) heavyweight champion of the world, and John was indeed the champ.

[BTL]

Toney the phony.. Simple but very effective.

[Earl-Hickey]

I was wondering about Ruiz the other day, A real good fighter i thought, not visually spectacular but very effective.

Glad he is enjoying new challanges.