Ruiz will have to retire or get beaten to the point where he's no longer an elite level HW. It's going to be tough for the latter because Ruiz is very succesful with his style against most any HW. The man's beaten very good boxers in Golota, Rahman, Oquendo, Kirk Johnson, and Evander Holyfield. John Ruiz is laughing all the way to the bank,
No argument here. That said even 10 John Ruiz' at one time would only manage a split decision against 1 Valuev.
Yeah, and that's a tragedy. That cheating slug has ripped off the fans, and cheating his opponents of their opportunity to win WITHIN the rules. The term "beaten" is rather inappropriate when you consider he held excessively against virtually all these guys, faked "low blows" against Holyfield (#2) and Johnson, and got gift decisions against Golota and Holyfield in their third fight. Ruiz is a fraud. A glorified clubfighter who made a lot of money because his connections with King allowed him to get away with blatant cheating!!
I´m tired of John Ruiz too. Although he might be able to win the third bout with Valuev. Last time it was a SD and after seeing Valuev doing nothing against Holyfield he might even get a decision this time. If the match wont take place in Germany though...
Don King still promotes Ruiz? I thought he dumped him after he lost to Valuev. I should have known! No WONDER that cheater keeps get all these undeserved title shots!!!atsch