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Julio Ceja, Hugo Ruiz Make 7 Day Weight Ahead of Rematch

•Feb 20, 2016

Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz remain on course for their February 27 rematch, as both were within approved weight during their 7-day pre-fight safety check. The World Boxing Council (WBC) – who recognizes Ceja as its super bantamweight champion – requires 30-day and 7-day weight checks for all fights carrying its sanctioning, whether for a title or an official eliminator. Boxers are required to weigh no more than 10% over the contracted weight limit 30 days and no more than 5% at the 7-day mark.

Julio Ceja, Hugo Ruiz Ready For Rematch War on Feb. 27th

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•Feb 9, 2016

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Hard-hitting Mexican warriors Julio Ceja (30-1, 27 KOs) and Hugo Ruiz (35-3, 31 KOs) engaged in a memorable back-and-forth battle for the WBC 122-pound world title last August and they are eager to meet in the ring again to deliver another explosive fight. The eagerly awaited return bout is part of a tripleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Ceja-Ruiz II Officially Added To Santa Cruz vs. Martinez Card

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•Jan 27, 2016

ANAHEIM, CALIF. - Mexican warriors Julio Ceja and Hugo Ruiz will compete in a rematch of their exciting 2015 super bantamweight world title fight on Saturday, February 27, live on SHOWTIME® from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Hugo Ruiz Vows To Put Julio Ceja Down, Grab WBC Crown

Miguel Rivera

•Jan 18, 2016

Former world champion Hugo "Cuatito" Ruiz (35-3, 31KOs) is plotting for revenge. The fighter is training hard in Guadalajara for his redemption rematch against WBC super bantamweight champion, Julio "Pollito" Ceja (30-1, 27KOs).

Leo Santa Cruz-Kiko Martinez in Play For February 20th

Ben Jacobs

•Jan 8, 2016

Kiko Martinez (35-6, 26KOs) indicated via his Twitter account that he will fight Leo Santa Cruz (31-0-1, 17KOs) on February 20 in Los Angeles. A source close to the situation has now confirmed the news to BoxingScene.com

Julio Ceja-Hugo Ruiz Rematch Details Close To Done

Ernesto Castellanos

•Dec 23, 2015

In early January, fans will know the date and venue of the expected rematch between Julio "Chicken" Ceja, the super bantamweight champion of the World Boxing Council, and his challenger Hugo Ruiz - but for now the meeting is tentative for March and the safest bet is it's going to land once against at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Julio Ceja-Hugo Ruiz Rematch Eyed For 3/26 in LA

Miguel Rivera

•Nov 3, 2015

The super bantamweight world champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Julio Ceja (30-1, 27KOs), has confirmed that his team is working out the details for a planned rematch with countryman Hugo Ruiz (35-3, 31KOs). The information was also confirmed by Ruiz's promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz.

Julio Ceja Eyes Optional Defense, Hugo Ruiz Rematch

Miguel Rivera

•Oct 26, 2015

Flashing a wide smile, the interim-super bantamweight world champion of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Julio Ceja (30-1, 27KOs), is ready for a long title run with the green and gold championship. Ceja captured the belt in one of the better fighters of the year when he got off the floor in the third round to stop Hugo Ruiz (35-3, 31KOs) in the fifth of their high octane battle at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 29th.

Future Plans Discussed For Julio Ceja, Hugo Ruiz

Jake Donovan

•Sep 2, 2015

For months, Hugo ‘Cuatito’ Ruiz chased after a super bantamweight title and any fight that would lead to such an opportunity. His consolation prize was a televised co-feature slot to Leo Santa Cruz’ eventual majority decision win over Abner Mares in their featherweight clash Saturday evening in Los Angeles, headlining the latest installment of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN. As for Ruiz, the night didn’t turn out quite as grand. Watching a title eliminator with Nonito Donaire and an ordered title fight with Santa Cruz eventually became an interim title fight with Julio Ceja, who climbed off the canvas to knock out his countryman and top-rated contender in five rounds.

Santa Cruz vs. Mares A Huge Ratings Hit For PBC on ESPN

Jake Donovan

•Sep 1, 2015

The August 29 edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN proved to be a success on every level. Airing live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the main event provided a Fight of the Year contender, a packed house (13,109 in attendance), and a healthy average of 1.217 million viewers over the course of the two-hour telecast.