Open letter from John Ruiz
to the Top American Heavyweights
May 5, 2009
(MAY 5) To America’s “Top” Heavyweight
Boxers, I’ve been told I’m not the most fan-friendly fighter in
the world, my style often criticized as being ugly, but I’m proud to say
I’ve never ducked a worthy opponent. For the past month or two, though,
I’ve read and heard a lot BS about how I shouldn’t be the WBA mandatory
title challenger. A few totally unproven, so-called contenders have
whined about them deserving a world title shot more than I do.
Why? Who have Chris Arreola, Eddie Chambers, Kevin Johnson or Brian
Minto beaten to deserve a world title shot? Nobody! Just compare my list
of victories to yours. You guys haven’t come close to doing what I’ve
accomplished.
I’ve been where you’re trying to get – 11 world title fights (2 WBA
titles) -- and I’m even willing to risk my WBA mandatory title shot next
year against the Chagaev-Valuev II winner just to show everyone that I’m
entitled to another world championship fight. Prove me wrong. Stop all
of the smack talk, try and beat me in the ring – the only place it
really counts -- to be the real No. 1 American heavyweight. Next year,
I’ll be fighting for the crown again unless one of you pretenders
step-up and change my schedule.
Show the boxing world that you’re a true contender, not a pretender. You
want it, come and get it – put your money where your mouth is. No more
excuses, just contact my attorney Tony Cardinale (your promoters know
how), and let’s make it happen.
John “The Quietman” Ruiz
2-Time WBA Heavyweight Champion
