Is John Ruiz New And Improved?
By Robert Ecksel October 31st, 2006John Ruiz has a new trainer/new lease on life
Former heavyweight champion of the world John “The Quietman” Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs), who is ranked #1 by the WBA, is training in Las Vegas with his new head trainer, Manny Siaca, Sr., for his November eliminator against #2 ranked Ruslan “White Tysonâ€? Chagaev (21-0-1, 17 KOs) in Dusseldorf, Germany.
The winner of Ruiz-Chagaev will be the next in line to give it their best shot against WBA heavyweight Nicolay Valuev.
Ruiz, who seems strangely reduced without Norman Stone cheerleading on his behalf, promises that everyone will see a new and improved Quietman whenhe goes up against the southpaw Chagaev.
“I’m learning new things from Manny,� said Ruiz of his training and trainer. “I’m gradually moving into a new mode. I had leveled off. It hasn’t been since my stepfather trained me that I learned new boxing techniques and skills. I feel really good knowing that when I step in the ring I am bringing a different set of skills and a better mindset.
“Now I’m working with Manny to get away from being the old me. I’m not going to be lying back, waiting for the other guy, and just swinging away. We’re working on a new training method where I am now throwing punches and moving, not holding and waiting. But what’s really important, is that instead of talking about being the new me, I’m going to show everybody on November 18.�
Siaca has trained 23 world champions during his long and illustrious career, including his son Manny Siaca, Jr., Edwin Rosario, Sammy Serrano, Leo Gamez and Eddie Mustafa Muhammad.
“John’s always had a good jab,� Siaca said, “but now he’s throwing – bam, bam – four jabs and moving instead of throwing a jab and grabbing. He’s throwing punches in combinations. He’s fighting a southpaw, so things will be a little different. In the fight, John needs to move and throw. We’ll be ready for him. I really enjoy working with John. He’s a very decent and honorable guy who works hard. Johnny Ruiz will become the world heavyweight champion again. I’d bet my life on it.�
October 31st, 2006 at 11:02 pm
Go get them John. You beat Valuev the first time. Stay sharp. PM
October 31st, 2006 at 11:31 pm
Ruiz sucks. Once he gets hit he’ll go back to relying on his “jab and grab” and bad BO as his tactics.
Knock him out Chagaev!
November 1st, 2006 at 6:14 am
Hey Paul,
I respectfully disagree with you on the Valuev fight. I have it on DVD and have watched a hundred times. Valuev won that fight fair and square. John didn’t do enough to win. So give Nicolay some respect and credit. He beat John Ruiz fair and square, no controversy here.
November 1st, 2006 at 8:08 am
Go John Ruiz! All your friends, fans, and family are with you. Go get yours!!!
November 1st, 2006 at 8:23 am
john ruiz sucks,he gives us puerto ricans a bad name,fake ass heavy weight champion of the world,hes garbage,he was never the champ, nor will he ever be in my eyes,
November 1st, 2006 at 8:25 am
boo-hoo,cry baby,he aint no boxer,hes a grabber,he may be gay
November 1st, 2006 at 1:26 pm
I’m guessing the new tactic is to hold 100% of the time instead of his usual 85%! With this new tactic dubbed “The Boston Strangler” he will never get hit and will only have to land a few blows! I’m sure he feels that this will be more than enough to “earn” the heavyweight championship. Ruiz is a joke…just a less annoying one now that Norman “The Idiot” Stone is gone from his camp! Try something new Johnny….boxing just ain’t your thing, and I can’t take watching your BORING tactics anymore!
November 1st, 2006 at 3:09 pm
Hey now, hey now,
Let’s just wait and see the fight before lynching this guy.
November 2nd, 2006 at 11:20 am
boy,their sure is alot of anger here towards ruiz, i cant bear to watch the guy fight but all this hate and spitting,what is all this about ? somehow he wins guys ………
April 13th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
This guy is the only fighter who wins fights without actually winning them. Talk about being at the right place at the right time, huh. All BS aside the guy is really a terrible fighter and really does not do anything for the sport. I am PuertoRican and I really hate to see this guy go out there and put us to shame like that. I mean come on John, if you really know anything about boxing just rewind the tapes and take a good look at yourself and ask yourself is that really boxing or holding and and ask your self is that the stuff champion are made of.