Who was the first Hispanic world heavyweight boxing champion?

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Who was the first Hispanic world heavyweight boxing champion?

2007-03-24 06:41:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Boxing

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While not considered the true heavyweight champion, John Ruiz won one of the 3 major belts in march on 2001. John Ruiz defeated Evander Holyfield for the WBA title in a 12 round decision.

2007-03-24 06:53:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Tefelo Stevenson the world armature heavyweight boxing Olympic champion, technically preceeded John Ruiz's pro title by a few decades.

2007-03-24 19:00:17 · answer #2 · answered by blogbaba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

John Ruiz

2007-03-24 07:39:57 · answer #3 · answered by Brent 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

John Ruiz?

2007-03-24 06:52:02 · answer #4 · answered by kurbet5000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

oscar bonavenna

2007-03-24 18:51:00 · answer #5 · answered by buster5748 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋