John Ruiz Appreciation Thread

Ruiz was the last true throwback of the heavyweight division. His relentless inside game will never be appreciated by those who who never watched a 30 rounder.

I fear that a lot of old school knowledge will go to the grave with Norman Stone.

 

Legendary boxing moment.

'you ****ing Jerk Off! '
'I never said that'
Replay

 

ATG gatekeeper

 

Grace under pressure. He was an example to us all.

 

Right up there with

"F***ing fight him Johnny"
"The ref sucks! Fight him..f**k the referee"
"Give him angles, start banging him"

These pieces of inspiration all came between rounds in the Roy Jones fight. I still don't understand how Ruiz lost with sage advice like this being screamed in his ear by a demented cornerman.

 

He makes Lou Duva look like Eddie Futch.