John “The Quietman” Ruiz Planning Ring Return

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LAS VEGAS – Media critics who bashed him unmercifully for years won’t admit it. [details]

[-Antonio-]

It seems people have forgoten about Chris Byrd, who is skilled enough to beat atleast two of the four champions.

Ruiz fought pretty well in defeat against Chagaev, and I hear he was robbed against Valuev. I wish he would just retire, but the division isnt deep enough to keep him away.

[-Antonio-]

It seems people have forgoten about Chris Byrd, who is skilled enough to beat atleast two of the four champions.

Ruiz fought pretty well in defeat against Chagaev, and I hear he was robbed against Valuev. I wish he would just retire, but the division isnt deep enough to keep him away.

[Verstyle]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

[jcarr71]

Byrd isn't skilled enough anymore though, at least not like he used to be. He is there to be hit all night. I've been a huge fan of his all my life, but he's basically Eddie Chambers now. Thats not a huge insult I know as he can exchange well and use subtleties to roll punches, but the Chris Byrd of 5-10 years ago that would be undisputed champ in this division is gone. He could maaaaybe win a title, but I wouldn't call him more than a push with any of the champs.

As for the actual topic, good. There are some mildly intriguing matchups featuring Ruiz. Ruiz/McCall would be an interesting fight if McCall wins the rematch overseas. I know the first fight was WBC Eliminator, but he's got the winner of the winner of Peter/Maskaev versus Vitali so its going to be a while. He can fight two more times between then.

[-Antonio-]

Byrd isn't skilled enough anymore though, at least not like he used to be. He is there to be hit all night. I've been a huge fan of his all my life, but he's basically Eddie Chambers now. Thats not a huge insult I know as he can exchange well and use subtleties to roll punches, but the Chris Byrd of 5-10 years ago that would be undisputed champ in this division is gone. He could maaaaybe win a title, but I wouldn't call him more than a push with any of the champs.

As for the actual topic, good. There are some mildly intriguing matchups featuring Ruiz. Ruiz/McCall would be an interesting fight if McCall wins the rematch overseas. I know the first fight was WBC Eliminator, but he's got the winner of the winner of Peter/Maskaev versus Vitali so its going to be a while. He can fight two more times between then.

Maskaev is too slow imo, and would be beaten by Byrd in a boring fight. Im not quite sold on Sultan yet, and I wouldnt be suprised if Byrd beat him.

[Mr. David]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

You just wrote EXACTLY what I was going to put in my column.

[jcarr71]

haha... Maskaev... I already consider Sam Peter WBC champ.

[neils7147933]

Ruiz could win 3 of the 4 heavyweight belts right now. He's not going to beat Klitschko, but none of the other titles seem unattainable. I don't imagine any of them want to fight him, though...His best bet is try to stay ranked atop the WBA list

[jamesbrown]

boooooooooooooo!!!!!
his trainer who tried to steal that belt is my favorite trainer of all time though hope he comes back!!!!