description Roy Jones Jr. vs John Ruiz Overview
A March 2003 heavyweight bout in which Roy Jones Jr. became the first former middleweight champion in over a century to win a heavyweight title, beating Ruiz by unanimous decision.
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Roy Jones Jr. vs John Ruiz ranks #105 of 311 in the Boxing Match ranking, behind Muhammad Ali vs Earnie Shavers, ahead of Gennady Golovkin vs Daniel Jacobs I.
Historic weight-jump achievement, but Ruiz style and low drama keep fight quality below the accomplishment.
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How much smaller was Roy Jones Jr. than John Ruiz?
Jones weighed 193 pounds while Ruiz weighed 226, a difference of 33 pounds. Jones neutralized the larger champion with speed, timing and quick combinations.
Which heavyweight belt did Roy Jones win from John Ruiz?
Jones captured the WBA heavyweight championship at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. All three judges favored him, with scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112.
What historical milestone did Jones reach by beating Ruiz?
He became the first former middleweight champion in 106 years to win a recognized heavyweight title. Jones was also the reigning light heavyweight champion when he moved up for the March 2003 bout.
Did Roy Jones defend the heavyweight title after beating Ruiz?
No. He returned to light heavyweight and relinquished the WBA heavyweight belt rather than making a defense.
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