Comments Thread For: John "The Quiet Man" Ruiz Announces His Retirement

[Chip Rudd]

If ever there were a happier day in the lives of boxing fans I can not recall!! Much respect to Ruiz though.

[Motofan]

He went out like a man.

Exactly. Have a good life John.

[Tomasio]

I thought he had retired a while ago!..Hopefully he won't come back!

[vitali1999]

good ridence to bad rubbish !

Thank god. Like James Toney said after he beat him in 2005, Don King needs to trow him in the trash where he belongs, hahahhaaaa !!!!

[PRBOXINGCOTTO]

a boxer who never ducked no1 fought with heart n went out as a warrior the only latino heavyweight champ n im proud that hes from pr

[Imhotep]

LAS VEGAS (Apr. 26, 2010) – After a professional career spanning 18 years, highlighted by becoming the first and only Heavyweight World Champion of Latino heritage, two-time world champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz today announced his retirement from the ring.

Ruiz (44-9-1, 30 KOs) defeated three world champions – Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker – as well as top contenders such as Andrew Golota, Fres Oquendo, Jameel McCline and Kirk Johnson. Six of John’s nine career losses were to world champions.

“I’ve had a great career but it’s time for me to turn the page and start a new chapter of my life,” Ruiz said. “It’s sad that my final fight didn’t work out the way I wanted, but, hey, that’s boxing. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished with two world titles, 12 championship fights, and being the first Latino Heavyweight Champion of the World. I fought anybody who got in the ring with me and never ducked anyone. Now, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family. [Click Here To Read More]

That`s 2 boxers so far this Year that anounceed their retirement:Verno Phillips and John "we could`nt wait to when he leaves" Ruiz.


Now lets hope this influences Roy Jones and Holyfield.

[robyonone]

Robyonone

Oh Thank God! First Jermain Taylor and now John Ruiz!! Now that's cleaning up Boxing. Don't come back at all Jermain Taylor and John Ruiz!!!!

[MafiosA]

although he should have retired awhile ago.. i wish him all the best for the next chapter of hes life. he had a steady career and seems like a real genuine guy.

[MafiosA]

Oh Thank God! First Jermain Taylor and now John Ruiz!! Now that's cleaning up Boxing. Don't come back at all Jermain Taylor and John Ruiz!!!!

taylor isnt retired.. hes having time off.

[dans]

I have respect for Ruiz but I have to say at last he's retired.

Couldn't have said it better