Erik Ruiz

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Erik Ruiz
Born (1992-03-10) March 10, 1992 (age 32)
Oxnard, California, U.S.
Other namesEl Trompo
Statistics
Weight(s) Super Bantamweight
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Reach70 in (178 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins17
Wins by KO7
Losses8
Draws1

Erik Ruiz (born March 10, 1992) is an American professional boxer trained by former world champion Robert Garcia.

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Personal life

Erik Ruiz is the uncle of undefeated prospect Andrew Ruiz. [1]

Professional career

On June 3, 2011, Ruiz beat Shaun Solomon by TKO to win his professional debut. [2]

On April 4, 2024, Ruiz was scheduled to face Jose Tito Sanchez in Indio, California. [3]

Professional boxing record

29 fights17 wins11 losses
By knockout70
By decision1011
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
29Loss17–11–1Jose Tito SanchezUD10Apr 4, 2024 Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.
28Loss17–10–1Alan Picasso RomeroUD10Jan 27, 2024 Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
27Loss17–9–1Lawrence NewtonUD6Dec 2, 2023 Casino Miami Jai-Alai, Miami, Florida, U.S.
26Loss17–8–1 Angelo Leo UD8Dec 7, 2018Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
25Win17–7–1Mario Díaz MaldonadoTKO8 (8), 2:38Jun 9, 2018 Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, New York City, New York U.S.
24Loss16–7–1 Diego De La Hoya UD10May 18, 2017Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
23Loss16–6–1 Rico Ramos UD10Mar 11, 2017Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
22Win16–5–1 Hanzel Martínez MD10Sep 30, 2016Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
21Draw15–5–1 Horacio García SD10May 6, 2016Toshiba Plaza, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For vacant NABF super bantamweight title
20Loss15–5Alexis SantiagoUD10Feb 16, 2016 Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
19Win15–4Roy TapiaSD8Nov 20, 2015 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, The Joint, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
18Loss14–4 Daniel Roman UD10Sep 25, 2015DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California, U.S.For NABF super bantamweight title
17Win14–3Fernando FuentesSD6Aug 21, 2015Omega Products International, Corona, California, U.S.
16Loss13–3 Manuel Ávila UD10May 7, 2015 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
15Loss13–2 Jessie Magdaleno UD8Jan 10, 2015 Texas Station Casino, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For vacant NABF Junior super bantamweight title
14Win13–1Jonathan AlcantaraUD6Jul 19, 2014Pioneer Event Center, Lancaster, California, U.S.
13Win12–1Brandon GushikenTKO2 (6), 2:40Apr 26, 2014Oceanview Pavilion, Port Hueneme, California, U.S.
12Win11–1Victor Raul CapacetaUD4Feb 6, 2014Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
11Win10–1Rigoberto CasillasKO1 (6), 1:36Nov 14, 2013Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
10Loss9–1Isaac ZarateMD6Aug 24, 2013Civic Auditorium, Glendale, California, U.S.
9Win9–0Pablo CupulRTD4 (6), 3:00Jul 13, 2013 Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Oscar VenegasSD6Mar 14, 2013Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
7Win7–0DeWayne WisdomUD4Dec 21, 2012Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Daniel ModadTKO1 (4)Sep 20, 2012Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Raymond ChaconMD4Jul 12, 2012 Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Jesse AdameUD4Jan 21, 2012Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Emanuel MachorroTKO2 (4), 2:51Nov 26, 2011 Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
2Win2–0Troy WohoskyUD4Sep 9, 2011Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
1Win1–0Shaun SolomonTKO4 (4), 1:52Jun 3, 20211 Warner Center Marriott, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Family connections: Teen Latino boxer on road to Olympics (Latina Lista~Ventura/Santa Barbara)". Archived from the original on July 11, 2010. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
  2. ↑ "BoxRec Boxing Records". Archived from the original on March 17, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2011.
  3. ↑ Iskenderov, Parviz (February 22, 2024). "Tito Sanchez faces Erik Ruiz in Indio in April". FIGHTMAG.
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