John Ruiz vs Ali's second title reign opponents

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by cross_trainer, Sep 2, 2021.


  1. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

    18,216
    14,030
    Jun 30, 2005
    Ruiz in his prime (whenever that was) against:

    Wepner, Bugner, old and half blind Frazier, Coopman, Young (fight of the century right there...), Dunn, Norton 3, Evangelista, Shavers, and Spinks 1.

    Ruiz will get the same privileges that Ali received during his title reign. He will win every remotely close fight. Judges/refs will look the other way at Ruiz's clinching.

    How does the Quiet Man do against this lineup?
     
    cross_trainer, Sep 2, 2021
    cross_trainer, Sep 2, 2021
    #1
    Fergy likes this.
  2. steve1990

    steve1990 Active Member Full Member

    1,163
    873
    Jul 7, 2012
    Wepner vs Ruiz would be an ugly nightmare of a fight.
     
    steve1990, Sep 2, 2021
    steve1990, Sep 2, 2021
    #2
    cross_trainer and Fergy like this.
  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    29,457
    35,959
    Jan 8, 2017
    What about Ruiz v Young!
    Aaaaaaaaa
     
    Fergy, Sep 2, 2021
    Fergy, Sep 2, 2021
    #3
    Stiches Yarn likes this.
  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    29,457
    35,959
    Jan 8, 2017
    As you say CT, Ruiz wins every fight due his popularity and charisma.
     
    Fergy, Sep 2, 2021
    Fergy, Sep 2, 2021
    #4
  5. steve1990

    steve1990 Active Member Full Member

    1,163
    873
    Jul 7, 2012
    Young would probably outbox Ruiz.
     
    steve1990, Sep 2, 2021
    steve1990, Sep 2, 2021
    #5
    Fergy likes this.
  6. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

    29,457
    35,959
    Jan 8, 2017
    That would probably be the case. But what a long fight it would be!
     
    Fergy, Sep 3, 2021
    Fergy, Sep 3, 2021
    #6