Carbajal is best known for his epic three-fight series with Humberto Gonzalez, stopping Gonzalez with one punch in their classic first fight before being narrowly outpointed in the last two. Future/ceiling/expectations: Soto might be behind the other champions in the division at the moment, but he has youth on his side and is expected to become more of a force in 2021. With that in mind, here are the 10 best Mexican-American boxers today. BoxRec has him rated second among all active Mexican boxers and sixth overall. Haney made a successful first defense via a unanimous decision against Alfredo Santiago in November but suffered a right shoulder injury in the process. The hard-punching Mexican is larger than any other fighter Mayweather has ever faced, and one punch could knock him off his perch as the No. Dubois is an exciting, big puncher who has stopped all but one of his 14 opponents. 6-10 (in alphabetical order): Isaac Cruz (proved himself in loss to Davis), Julio Cesar Martinez (fights Gonzalez next month), Emanuel Navarrete (needs a few more big wins), Gilberto Ramirez (has done nothing but win), Rey Vargas (almost was No. Johnson, who had previously only been stopped twice in his nine losses, was known for his toughness, having taken the likes of Kubrat Pulev, Derek Chisora, Tyson Fury and Vitali Klitschko the twelve round distance. Joshua managed to get back on his feet again before being floored for a fourth and final time. Divisions: Three (130, 135, 147) He has turned himself into a complete fighter, one who can outbox you to win a wide decision or knock you out in brutal fashion. And the stakes of a potential Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk matchup undisputed heavyweight championship are massive. Sebastian Fundora, 16, T26. List of current world boxing champions - Wikipedia Omar Ornelas / USA Today Network via Imagn Content Services, LLC, https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2022/02/5-best-active-mexican-fighters-is-jaime-munguia-on-the-list, Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook: date, time, how to watch, background, D'Mitrius Ballard savors second chance to fight Jaime Munguia, Jaime Munguia focused on pleasing fans and getting better, not collecting belts. Mere moments after having hit the canvas himself, Ruiz responded with a succession of heavy punches; despite hitting Ruiz with repeated jabs to the face, Joshua was caught off guard by a left hook to the temple which visibly staggered him, after which Ruiz knocked him down. Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S. Lost WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Defeated: Danny Romero, Jorge Eliecer Julio, Cesar Soto, Manuel Medina, Mauricio Pastrana Still, his success in the professional ranks cannot really be argued with. Stevenson is the precocious type; he wants to go belt hunting as soon as possible and quickly cement his legacy at junior lightweight. Fast forward to the present day, retired legends like Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Juan Manuel Marquez, and current undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez have managed to represent the country of Mexico proudly while attracting the same mainstream attention given to American fighters. How good will the promotion be? Miguel Vazquez is among the best defensive technicians in boxing. And he was brutally knocked out by Gervonta Davis in his penultimate fight, which put a instantaneous halt to any momentum he had. And he proved to be particularly effective in rematches, avenging losses to future Hall of Famers Sor Rungvisai and Gonzalez. Titles: WBC featherweight (1974-75), WBC junior lightweight (1982-83) The well-schooled 2012 U.S. Olympian needed a few tries to win a major title but finally got it done in a career-defining fashion, clearly outpointing Tevin Farmer to win the IBF belt in January of last year. Lets hold off writing his boxing obituary. Among those he has defeated: Brian Viloria, Milan Melindo, Giovanni Segura, Carlos Cuadras (twice), Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Roman Chocolatito Gonzalez. That made him one of the most-exciting fighters of his era. Divisions: Two (108, 112) Ruiz floored Willis in round five from a short right hand before referee Wayne Hedgpeth stopped the bout in round eight, after a combination of unanswered punches. His win against Mosley was still a quality win, as was his TKO of Kermit Cintron. Ruiz won on points after eight rounds.[34]. 1 contender in the WBC rankings. This Saturday, he defends his WBC super bantamweight belt against Cristian Mijares on the Saul Alvarez-Alfredo Angulo card. The former junior featherweight champion might be the second most-skilled boxer on this list, after Mikey Garcia. Hes also evolving as a boxer, which isnt good news for his middleweight rivals. Oscar De La Hoya (; born February 4, 1973) is a Mexican-American former professional boxer who, in 2002, also became a boxing promoter and, in 2018, a mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter. He has been mentioned as a possible opponent for Manny Pacquiao, against whom he could further enhance his legacy. Years active: 1989-99 "It's a journey, and I'm not in a rush." You don't go 130-2 as an amateur in Cuba unless you are an extraordinary talent." But that's absurd. Theyre a combined 67-0 (52 Gervonta Davis delivered another spectacular performance on Saturday night in Las Vegas, stopping Ryan Garcia in seven rounds in a scheduled 12-pound 136-pound fight. Divisions: Five (126-147) No one can question the superstar's place among his countrymen. He will also need time, but he could earn a lucrative shot against Canelo at super middleweight in the future. Ruiz made a successful fifth defence of his WBC-NABF title after ten one-sided rounds. His promoter Lou DiBella announced Hamer had been released from his contract. Munguia kept busy, making two defenses in as many months -- against former titleholder Liam Smith and contender Brandon Cook -- and five defenses in total. Hall of Fame: Yes The fighter: A recent high school graduate, Mielnicki turned pro at a very young age (17). Early signs are good in the paid ranks after a first-round knockout on his debut and then a second-round KO in November. Garcia is just starting to mature physically and is honing his overall skills under the direction of trainer Eddy Reynoso. With his lean frame and heavy hands, Zayas could be the next Puerto Rican star. ", "Andy Ruiz: 10 Things You Should Know About Anthony Joshua's Next Opponent", "Weekly viewing summary (Sky Box Office Events buys between 27 May 2019 and 9 June 2019)", "Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua II breaks UK pay-per-view records", "Sources: The Andy Ruiz Jr.-Chris Arreola PBC on FOX PPV generated in excess of 125,000 buys at $49.99, and the final number could approach 150,000. The former 130-pound titleholder has been untouchable, with the A critical look at the past week in boxing Win those fights and Figueroa, who has a dangerous right hook, will be eyeing big paydays against the likes of Danny Roman, WBC champion Rey Vargas and WBA-IBF champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev. Ruiz's hand speed was showcased in this fight. One could argue that elite Mexican-American boxers outnumber those produced by all but a few countries. For the bout, Ruiz trained with Manny Robles. The 22-year-old from Los Angeles, who fights Luke Campbell on Saturday, is striving to become the latest in a long line of great Mexican-American boxers, those of Mexican descent either. Is Santa Cruz declining? He should remain a player at junior lightweight for the next few years. Divisions: Six (130-160 pounds) He will be maneuvered by Golden Boy into a title shot as soon as possible. He had an awkward style but he was an excellent boxer with some pop in his punches who never failed to entertain. Vazquez has not lost a fight since 2008 and has never lost at 135 pounds. Mendez could own the division in the near future. Well believe it when we see it but momentum evidently is building toward a long awaited showdown between two of the sport's most respect champions in July. Record: 50-5-1, 37 KOs (born September 28, 1987) is an American professional boxer. Background: Corrales is known for his classic brawl with Jose Luis Castillo in 2005, in which he came back from the brink of a knockout loss to stop Castillo in 10 rounds. One of the best to ever fight at 115 pounds, Tapia won his biggest fight in an all-Albuquerque matchup, schooling fellow champion Danny Romero over 12 rounds. The judges scored the fight 10090, 9991, and 9991. And who would round. Ruiz landed 68 punches overall, compared to Dimitrenko, who landed 21 punches. You get the sense that the experience he gained in the loss against Herring will prove to be valuable when he fights again for a title. Figueroa is more than a pretty boy. He was a monster attraction in Los Angeles, where he and Bobby Chacon packed the Sports Arena when they were still young fighters and his star power never waned. [52] Ruiz received a $500,000 purse. The title became vacant when former champion Tyson Fury vacated the title. t.co/I0nEQBG3Vs t.co/iwN2tRzQpq", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Andy_Ruiz_Jr.&oldid=1152205382, International Boxing Federation champions, International Boxing Organization champions, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2019, Pages with login required references or sources, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Defeated Juan Isidro Hiracheta (Mexico) AB2, Lost to Mike Colin Wilson (United States) 169, This page was last edited on 28 April 2023, at 20:48. -- Parkinson. [20] He returned to the Casino on December 7 and defeated Elijah McCall (1111, 10 KOs), son of former world champion Oliver McCall, by a TKO one second before round three ended. 2 in the world behind Floyd Mayweather. Joshua then faced the referee with his arms resting on the ropes. Stevenson is a smart fighter inside the ring with an unerring confidence in his own abilities. Benavidez will probably move up to the ultra-competitive light heavyweight division at some point, but he should wait until getting his opportunities at 168. Questions ahead of Paul vs. Diaz: Can Diaz box? He will fight often over the next few years and be given ample opportunity to sharpen his tools. [47][48] On a delayed HBO broadcast, the fight peaked at 585,000 viewers, with an average of 521,000 viewers. Valdezs reputation took a hit when he tested positive for a banned substance yet was allowed to defend his title against Robson Conceicao in September but there is no denying his unusual all-around ability. Hometown: Phoenix And at 40, he remains the top active boxer from Mexico. Skills? Each champion's professional boxing record is shown in the following format: wins-losses-draws-no contests ( knockout wins). [61][62][63] For his next fight, Ruiz wanted to fight Adam Kownacki. That said, the Texan has made a strong impression thus far. He is now rated third by the WBO. In 2012, he made a brief trip all the way down to light flyweight to challenge the wrecking machine known as Roman Gonzalez. Ranking the 10 Best Mexican Fighters in Boxing History Defeated: Robert Garcia, John Brown, Derrick Gainer, Angel Manfredy, Joel Casamayor, Acelino Freitas, Jose Luis Castillo Future/ceiling/expectations: Munguia is on a long list of future opponents for Canelo Alvarez, one of boxing's biggest global stars. The fighter: Mendez, a southpaw, has made two defenses of the WBO strawweight title and is part of a younger generation coming through to challenge the established order in boxing's lightest division. Ortiz scored stoppage victories in all four of his fights in 2019, and this year was supposed to be when he made the jump to title contender in a stacked welterweight division and he's only 22. The main goal for this bout was for Ruiz to get in some much needed rounds, having only completed less than a round in over a year. Diaz lost his title on the scale before his first defense against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov in February, a fight that ended in a majority draw. But before Fury vacated, Duco Events promoter Dean Lonergan announced in early October he had been negotiating an alternative WBO title fight against Ruiz, suggesting he had a chance of reaching a deal with Bob Arum. The fans. Titles: IBF bantamweight (1988-94) Chavez became a five-time world champion in three categories: light, super featherweight and welter. Accomplishments/biggest moment: In September 2017, the then-20-year-old Benavidez became the youngest ever super middleweight titleholder when he defeated Ronald Gavril by split decision to win the WBC belt. Santa Cruz has been featured prominently on Golden Boy cards in the past couple of years. -- Steve Kim. The Top 100 Boxers In The World In 2022, Ranked Pound-for-Pound I'd love to see Estrada this year against fellow countryman Adrian Hernandez, or else in a rematch with Gonzalez at 112. He bounced back from the Davis setback to shut out Keenan Carbajal on Feb. 5, which was a sign of life. And no one will be surprised if when? Ruiz claimed the vacant WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title with this win. Theyre a combined 67-0 (52 Gervonta Davis delivered another spectacular performance on Saturday night in Las Vegas, stopping Ryan Garcia in seven rounds in a scheduled 12-pound 136-pound fight. Defeated: Lou Salica (twice), Enrique Bolanos, Carlos Chavez (twice), Dado Marino, Harold Dade (twice), Lauro Salas Garcia is currently taking time off to tend to mental health issues but hes expected to return to the ring, where he will surely continue to generate great excitement. He has won titles in four divisions, which is impressive even if you think belts are overrated. Top Rank is as good as anyone at moving and nurturing young boxers, and you get the sense that one day, as the fighters in the current crop of 130-pound belt holders eventually move up, Flores . In his absence from the ring, he explained, "I just wanted to take a break. BoxRec's computer program is giving him far too much credit for beating Shane Mosley, a future Hall of Famer who was way past his prime when Canelofaced him. [12] His 105 wins include two Mexican National Junior Olympics gold medals[14] and a title at the Ringside World Championships. "As long as I keep performing, eventually I will fight them [bigger names]," Dubois said. [72], In September 2019 it was announced that Ruiz would defend his titles against Joshua in a rematch. Weight class: Super middleweight. Heavyweight (+200 lb/+90.7 kg or +224 lb/+101.6 kg) Bridgerweight (224 lb/101.6 kg) https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/lists/10-best-mexican-american-boxers-today, Jose Ramirez, is scheduled to face Josh Taylor, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Alexis Rocha, 16, T26. Davis couldnt have performed much better than he did on a memorable Saturday night in Las Vegas. The Mexican-American former UFC champion is one of the few fighters to become a UF C double champion (ruling two divisions simultaneously). Though proud of his Mexican heritage, Ruiz Jnr, the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight champion, was born in Imperial, California and represents the stars and stripes as well. Birth / death: Aug. 25, 1977 / May 7, 2007 Since then, Flores has notched 18 victories (with six knockouts) and has shown solid boxing skills as he waits for his physical maturity to arrive. -- Kim. This is the kind of fighter who comes along once in a generation. He's knocked out four of his last six opponents, including former world champions Eric Morel and Alex Munoz. Referee Kenny Bayless waves off the fight after McCall stopped defending himself. Accomplishments/biggest moment: Perhaps Lubin faced Charlo too soon; his biggest achievement has been recovering from that crushing setback so well. The knockdowns proved to be decisive, with the judges scoring the bout 114111, 114111 and 113112 in Ruiz's favor. Ruiz had some success when he tagged Joshua to the head and body at the end of the fourth round, but Joshua remained firmly in control of the action. Mexican boxers are some of the most entertaining . He was stripped of his title when he late tested positive for cocaine but regained the same belt when he stopped Anthony Dirrell in 2019. I would really like to see a rematch between Ponce De Leon and Gonzalez in the first part of this year. Andy Ruiz is a Mexican American Boxer, with a professional record of 34 wins and 2 losses. Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S. Background: Ortiz was one of the greatest fighters of all time regardless of ethic background. Former WBC champion Deontay Wilder had been in attendance, and both Ruiz and Wilder welcomed the prospect of facing each other. Rodolfo Gonzales, byname Corky, (born June 18, 1928, Denver, Colorado, U.S.died April 12, 2005, Denver), Mexican American boxer, writer, and civil rights activist who was a leading figure in the Chicano Movement of the 1960s and '70s. Birth / death: July 2, 2016 / May 31, 1970 But I predict the young star will be back on top eventually. 5. To put Harper's win in perspective, Wahlstrom's only other defeat was to Katie Taylor, one of women's boxing's biggest stars. The fighter: Roach is a solid, all-around technician who's adept at boxing. Carlos Canizales, who holds the secondary WBA title, is another option for Soto, who can win another world title if he gets Canizales or Alvarado in 2021. Juan Manuel Marquez is one of the greatest fighters of his generation and one of the greatest in Mexican history. Canelo Alvarez came out on top when The DAZN Boxing Show picked their best Hispanic fighters. [32], After a 9-month gap, Ruiz returned to the ring in September 2015 at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California defeating Joell Godfrey via unanimous decision over eight rounds, all three judges scored it 8072. His biggest opportunities might come on undercards of bigger events. [25] On November 24, Ruiz fought again the Cotai Arena, this time on the Pacquiao-Rios undercard, successfully defending his WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title and claiming the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title defeating Tor Hamer (21-2, 14 KOs). Any true boxing fan has to hope Beltran gets another chance to win the title he deserves before hanging up his gloves. -- Kim. 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Future/ceiling/expectations: Expect Harper to climb through the weight classes quickly and unify titles. This was the second time Hamer had retired on his stool following his previous loss to Vyacheslav Glazkov in December 2012. And who would round out the Top 5? The fighter: The 2016 US Olympian is looking to break into the world's top 10 at junior middleweight after compiling an unblemished 12-fight record. Well believe it when we see it but momentum evidently is building toward a long awaited showdown between two of the sport's most respect champions in July. Lost to: Humberto Gonzalez (twice), Maurico Pastrana, Jacob Matlala Record: 40-5 (33 KOs) Diego Pacheco, 6, T41. Ruiz had his next three fights of 2010 also in the U.S., defeating Miles Kelly via KO, Raymond Lopez via unanimous decision and Francisco Diaz via KO. Birth: Nov. 25, 1965 Northern Ireland's Michael Conlan, the 2012 Olympic bronze medalist, is No. He has no true signature wins, however, and is probably on the outside looking in for big fights, due to the fact that his style is not exactly crowd-pleasing. -- Parkinson. Boxing from the southpaw stance, he has a great understanding of spacing and distance. [12] Ruiz later worked for his father in construction for a time before deciding to become a full-time boxer[2][13] and starting his amateur career in Mexico. Record: 59-5-2 (30 KOs) The win also set up a future WBO eliminator with bout with Hughie Fury. Stevenson might be the most skillful boxer on the planet.
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