Julio Ceja: record, next fight and profile →
The moment was so close that Hugo Ruiz could practically envision hoisting the super bantamweight title over his head. The hard-hitting contender fromMexico landed a clean counter left hook to floor countryman Julio Ceja, moving in for the kill moments later in their vacant title fight last August in Los Angeles.
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. The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast will be headlined by undefeated three-division world champion Leo "El Terremoto" Santa Cruz, who'll be making the first defense of his Featherweight World Championship against former world champion Kiko Martinez.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
Unbeaten contender Rey "King" Vargas, who is ranked in a top spot for the super bantamweight title of the World Boxing Council, expects to finally get his shot at gold in 2016. The young pride of Otumba, Mexico has been a disciple of Nacho Beristain from the beginning of his pro career. He's built up an unbeaten streak of 25 professional wins, 20 of them by knockout.
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.
Fisticuffs genius Guillermo Rigondeaux (15-0, 10KOs) is poised to carve his own unique niche on the Miguel Cotto vs. Saul “Canelo” Álvarez HBO Pay-Per-View card against Filipino Drian Francisco at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The two-time Olympic champion has not fought since December 31, 2014, but he is sure that inactivity won't be a detracting factor, as he's not stopped training . After signing with Roc Nation, Guillermo confirmed this is the perfect moment to re-explode on to the boxing scene.