Light heavyweights that could beat John Ruiz

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  1. steve1990

    steve1990 Active Member Full Member

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    So did John Ruiz that's one of the few good things I can say about him.
     
  2. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I suspect that a lot could do it.

    I doubt that he was unlucky enough to share an era with the only two that had the tools!
     
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  3. InMemoryofJakeLamotta

    InMemoryofJakeLamotta I have defeated the great Seamus Full Member

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    You think Ezzard Charles at 184 pounds could beat 224 pound John Ruiz
     
  4. George Crowcroft

    George Crowcroft He Who Saw The Deep Full Member

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    Yes.
     
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  5. Zakman

    Zakman ESB's Chinchecker Full Member

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    He did. He was a cheater too - held excessive in almost every fight against decent fighters, and faked "low blows" in others. Probably the least talented HW beltholder of all time.

    Only his connections to King got this glorified clubfighter shot after undeserved shot at the WBA title. He was the poster-boy for boxing corruption in the 90s and early 2000s.