Good Luck to Mike Ruiz at Nationals!
Mike Ruiz is ranked No. 3 in the nation.
Mike Ruiz of Aleman Boxing in Fresno just earned a berth in the Men’s National Golden Gloves Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Ruiz, 19 of Fresno, is the third-ranked boxer in the United States by USA Boxing. The Salt Lake competition begins on May 3 and ends May 10. Ruiz will face off against some of the best flyweights in the nation throughout the competition.
If he continues in his winning ways, Ruiz could possibly be an Olympian in the 2010 Olympic Games in London.
“My father made everything possible for me; he is my best friend,” Ruiz says. “There is no one in the world that believes more in me.”
Ruiz, a graduate of Fresno’s McLane High and who is attending Fresno City College, began boxing in 2006.
Frank Aleman, a former pro himself, operates the boxing gym in south Fresno.
HEY MIKEY! GO GET ANOTHER GOLD FOR THE ALEMAN BOXING CLUB!!! WHATS GREAT ABOUT THIS, IS GARY SALAZAR JUST WON IN THE 112 LBS DIVISION AT THE SILVER GLOVES, AND NOW MIKEY HAS THE SHOT TO GO GET THE SAME BELT FOR THE GOLDEN GLOVES!!! WE WILL HAVE THE BEST MEN AND BOYS BOXERS IN THE USA AT 112LBS!!!
Frank Aleman
30 Apr 09 at 10:30 am
Salt Lake City, UT – Michael Ruiz won his first bout at the National Golden Gloves by decisioning Jonathon Perez the Upper Mid West Champion. The decision was 5-0, meaning five judges scoring the bout were all in agreement awarding the bout to Michael.
Frank Aleman
7 May 09 at 1:57 pm
Mikey Ruiz advances to the semi-finals of the Golden Gloves Nationals
Salt Lake City, UT – Today Mikey Ruiz won his bout against the local favorite in Utah, the Rocky Mountain Champion Isaac Aguilar. This win and his previous win move Mikey into the semi-finals of the Golden Gloves National Tournament, guaranteeing him at least a bronze medal. Earlier this week Michael Ruiz won his first bout at the National Golden Gloves by decisioning Jonathon Perez, the Upper Mid West Champion. The decision was 5-0, meaning five judges scoring the bout were all in agreement awarding the bout to Michael.
Next up for Mikey in the semi-final match-up is Jesus Guerrero, the Nevada Champion. The bout will take place tomorrow.
Aleman Boxing Fresno is hoping for their second National Champion at 112lbs. this year.
12-13 year olds, 112lb. Silver Gloves Champion was our first.
Mikey is competing in the amateur Men’s Open Level.
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Frank Aleman
7 May 09 at 5:17 pm
Mikey Ruiz in the Finals Saturday at the Golden Gloves Nationals
Salt Lake City, UT – Today Michael Ruiz won his semi-final match-up versus Jesus Guerrero, the Nevada Champion. Now on Saturday, he will face Louie Byrd, the Colorado-New Mexico Champion for the National Golden Gloves Title!
Yesterday Michael Ruiz won his bout against the local favorite in Utah, the Rocky Mountain Champion Isaac Aguilar. Earlier this week Michael Ruiz won his first bout at the National Golden Gloves by decisioning Jonathon Perez, the Upper Mid West Champion. The decision was 5-0, meaning five judges scoring the bout were all in agreement awarding the bout to Michael.
Michael owes much of his success to Aleman Boxing trainer Hector Lizarraga, the former world champion from Fresno, CA
Aleman Boxing Fresno is hoping for their second National Champion at 112lbs. this year.
12-13 year olds, 112lb. Silver Gloves Champion was our first.
Mikey is competing in the amateur Men’s Open Level.
http://www.myspace.com/alemanboxing
http://www.alemanboxing.com
Frank Aleman
8 May 09 at 7:21 pm
Received an e-mail from Frank Aleman of Aleman Boxing in Fresno.
From Salt Lake City, Utah, Mike Ruiz lost a split decision to Louie Byrd, who is the Colorado-New Mexico Champion for the National Golden Gloves Title.
If you must lose, this is the way you want to go: Ruiz lost, 3-2, but takes the silver medal from the National Golden Gloves.
Dan The Man
10 May 09 at 11:00 am