Juan Ruiz Reportedly Ink Promotional Pact With Don King

By Jhonny Gonzalez

There are reports in Venezuela that junior welterweight prospect Juan "El Nino" Ruiz (8-0, 4KOs) signed a promotional contract with Don King. The 25-year-old prospect has been inactive for nearly a year. In his last ring appearance, he stopped Loel Barrantes in six rounds to capture the WBC's FECARBOX championship at 140-pounds. Ruiz has spent his entire career in Germany and Panama. The boxer has not been active. He made his pro debut in 2006, and took a two year layoff between 2008 and 2010.