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Ruiz Challenges Peter
September 24, 2007 |
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LAS VEGAS (September 24, 2007) – Two-time world heavyweight champion John
“The Quietman” Ruiz (41-7-1, 28 KOs) has offered to replace injured Oleg
Maskaev on October 6 against Samuel Peter (28-1, 22 KOs).
“I’m calling out Peter,” Ruiz said, “or any of the other top heavyweights in
the world. If Peter wants to step-up and prove himself against a 2–time
world champion who has been in 11 world championship fights (including one
interim and one eliminator), I’m more than willing, able and ready for him.”
Ruiz during his 15-year pro career has beaten three world heavyweight
champions -- Evander Holyfield, Hasim Rahman and Tony Tucker – as well as
top contenders Andrew Golota, Fres Oquendo and Kirk Johnson. |
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