As per our current Database, John Ruiz is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, John Ruiz is 52 years, 10 months and 17 days old. John Ruiz will celebrate 53rd birthday on a Saturday 4th of January 2025. Below we countdown to John Ruiz upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | John Ruiz |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Age | 52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 4, 1972 (Chelsea, MA) |
| Birthday | January 4 |
| Town/City | Chelsea, MA |
| Nationality | MA |
John Ruiz’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
John Ruiz was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.
The first Latino Heavyweight Champion, and a 2-time WBA Heavyweight Champion.
His first professional fight was a unanimous decision victory over Kevin Parker on August 20, 1992.
He retired in 2005 after losing to James Tony, but came out of retirement 10 days later after it was discovered that Tony had used anabolic steroids; thus resulting in Ruiz retaining his WBA title.
He married Maribelle Ruiz in 2000.
He fought 3 consecutive fights against Evander Holyfield, all of which ended with different outcomes: win, loss, and draw.
