Hugo Ruiz

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Real nameHugo Federico Ruiz Domínguez
Nickname(s)Cuatito
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
NationalityMexican
Born (1988-09-21) September 21, 1988 (age 34)
Los Mochis, Mexico
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins39
Wins by KO33
Losses5

Hugo Ruiz Dominguez (born September 21, 1988) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is the former WBC Super bantamweight and WBA interim Bantamweight champion.

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Professional career

In September 2010, Ruiz beat the veteran Jesús Vázquez to win the WBC Continental Americas super flyweight championship, the bout was held at the Arena Solidaridad, in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico.

WBA bantamweight championship (interim)

On January 22, 2011, Ruiz won a technical ninth round decision over Nicaraguan Álvaro Pérez to capture the interim WBA bantamweight title. He would go to fight for the Regular title against Japanese boxer Kōki Kameda but would lose via split decision. [1]

WBC super bantamweight title fight (interim)

In 2016, Ruiz beat fellow countryman Julio Ceja in a rematch to win the WBC Super bantamweight title. He would end up losing the title in his first defense against Japanese boxer Hozumi Hasegawa. [2]

Ruiz vs. Guevara

On, 19 January, 2019, Ruiz beat Alberto Guevara by unanimous decision in their 10 round contest The scorecards read 99-90, 100-89, 99-90 in favor of Ruiz. [3]

Ruiz vs. Davis

In his next bout, Ruiz faced WBA super featherweight champion Gervonta Davis. Ruiz was ranked as the #8 super feathwerweight in the world by the WBA. [4] Davis cornered Ruiz from the opening bell, and was able to crack his guard towards the end of the round and drop him with a left hook. Ruiz made the count, but the referee decided to end the fight, awarding Davis with a first round knockout victory. [5]

Professional boxing record

44 fights39 wins5 losses
By knockout334
By decision61
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44Loss39–5 Gervonta Davis KO1 (12), 2:59Feb 9, 2019 Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California, U.S.For WBA (Super) super featherweight title
43Win39–4 Alberto Guevara UD10 Jan 19, 2019 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
42Win38–4Jesus GaliciaKO2 (10), 0:35Nov 17, 2018 Gimnasio Miguel Hidalgo, Puebla, Mexico
41Win37–4Dennis ContrerasUD8Aug 11, 2018 Mexico City Arena, Mexico City, Mexico
40Loss36–4 Hozumi Hasegawa RTD9 (12), 3:00Sep 16, 2016 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, JapanLost WBC super bantamweight title
39Win36–3 Julio Ceja TKO1 (12), 0:51Feb 27, 2016 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, U.S.Won WBC super bantamweight title
38Loss35–3 Julio Ceja TKO5 (12), 2:34Aug 29, 2015 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, U.S.For WBC interim super bantamweight title
37Win35–2Carlos MedellinTKO1 (8), 2:08Nov 22, 2014Plaza de los Martíres, Toluca, Mexico
36Win34–2Ramon MaasTKO1 (10), 2:50Mar 22, 2014Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
35Win33–2 Julio César Miranda MD12Sep 7, 2013Casino, Apodaca, Mexico
34Win32–2 Giovanni Caro TKO2 (10), 1:22Jun 1, 2013Centro Civico de Ecatepec, Ecatepec, Mexico
33Loss31–2 Kōki Kameda SD12Dec 4, 2012 Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, OsakaFor WBA (Regular) bantamweight title
32Win31–1Jean SampsonKO9 (12), 3:02Jul 7, 2012Estadio de Beisbol Arturo C. Nahl, La Paz, MexicoRetained WBA interim bantamweight title
31Win30–1 Yonfrez Parejo TKO8 (12), 1:12Mar 31, 2012Gimnasio Auditorio, Los Cabos, MexicoRetained WBA interim bantamweight title
30Win29–1 Francisco Arce Armenta TKO4 (12), 0:24Oct 15, 2011 Estadio Centenario, Los MochisRetained WBA interim bantamweight title
29Win28–1 Francisco Arce Armenta UD12May 14, 2011Polideportivo Centenario, Los MochisRetained WBA interim bantamweight title
28Win27–1Alvaro PerezTD9 (12)Jan 22, 2011Arena Neza, Ciudad NezahualcoyotlWon WBA interim bantamweight title
27Win26–1Jesus VazquezUD10Sep 4, 2010Arena Solidaridad, Monterrey
26Win25–1Cesar Ricardo MartinezTKO2 (8), 0:17Jun 19, 2010Mesón de los Deportes, Tepic
25Win24–1 Germán Meraz TKO7 (12), 1:22Apr 3, 2010Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara
24Win23–1Francisco ReyesTKO3 (10)Feb 13, 2010Gimnasio Auditorio, Los Cabos
23Win22–1Fred Heberto ValdezKO4 (10)Nov 13, 2009Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
22Win21–1Jose TamayoKO8Sep 25, 2009Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
21Win20–1Esau GaonaTKO7 (12)Jun 12, 2009Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
20Win19–1Felipe AcostaKO2 (6)Apr 3, 2009Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
19Win18–1Ernesto OchoaTKO2 (4)Feb 28, 2009Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
18Win17–1Hugo CruzKO1 (4)Dec 12, 2008Salon Forum, Los Mochis
17Win16–1Jose Carlos VargasTKO1 (6)Nov 2, 2008La Feria de San Marcos, Aguascalientes
16Win15–1Carlos BalmeaKO2 (6)Jun 14, 2008 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis
15Win14–1Raul RuizKO1 (4)Apr 18, 2008 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis
14Win13–1Daniel Contreras Jr.KO1 (4)Feb 22, 2008Parque Revolucion, Culiacan
13Win12–1Eduardo GutierrezTKO3 (4)Feb 8, 2008 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis
12Win11–1Jose AlvarezKO1 (4)Jan 25, 2008 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis
11Win10–1Jesus CotaTKO1 (4)Dec 14, 2007Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
10Loss9–1Enrique QuevedoTKO4 (6)Oct 27, 2007Centro de Espectáculos Promocasa, Mexicali
9Win9–0Martin JocobiTKO1 (4)Sep 28, 2007Salon Eventos Modelo, Guasave
8Win8–0Raul RuizKO1 (4)Sep 14, 2007Centro de Espectáculos Promocasa, Mexicali
7Win7–0Jacobo Cinco ValenzuelaTKO1 (6)Aug 10, 2007Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
6Win6–0Trinidad RuizTKO1 (4)Jul 27, 2007Salon Eventos Modelo, Guasave
5Win5–0Noe FloresKO1 (4)Jul 14, 2007Explanada Tecate, Ciudad Obregon
4Win4–0Mauro GonzalezKO1 (4)Jun 29, 2007 Auditorio Benito Juarez, Los Mochis
3Win3–0Rigoberto CasillasTKO1 (4)May 12, 2007 Agua Caliente Racetrack, Tijuana
2Win2–0Martin JocobiTKO1 (4)Mar 30, 2007Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis
1Win1–0Noe FloresTKO1 (4)Dec 22, 2006Polideportivo Centenario, Los Mochis

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References

  1. ↑ "Koki Kameda beats Hugo Ruiz". ESPN. 4 December 2012. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  2. ↑ "Hasegawa upsets Hugo Ruiz to claim WBC 122lb belt". Fight News Asia. 18 September 2016. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
  3. ↑ "Ruiz vs Guevara - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  4. ↑ "Davis vs Ruiz - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  5. ↑ Coppinger, Mike (2019-02-10). "Gervonta Davis retains 130-pound title with first-round knockout of Hugo Ruiz". The Ring. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Nehomar Cermeño 		WBA Bantamweight champion
Interim Title
January 22, 2011 – December 4, 2012
Lost bid for full title		Vacant
Title next held by
Yonfrez Parejo
Preceded by WBC Super bantamweight champion
February 27, 2016 – September 16, 2016		Succeeded by
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