Adelaida Ruiz vs Ginny Fuchs 2 in San Bernardino and Much More News
(Photo by Al Applerose)
By David A. Avila
A battle in San Bernardino takes place this weekend.
WBC super flyweight titlist Adelaida “La Cobra” Ruiz (18-1-1, 8 Kos) defends against interim champion Ginny Fuchs (4-0, 1 KO) on Saturday July 18, at the Orange Show Events Center in San Bernardino. ProBox.TV event can be seen on YouTube.com
Not since the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral has a battle like this taken place between two women from the West. Ruiz is from Los Angeles, California and Fuchs is from Houston, Texas.
Ironically, one of the participants of the OK Corral battle was formerly a Marshal at nearby Colton a mile away from the boxing venue. Virgil Earp, of the famous Earp brothers along with Doc Holliday shot it out with the Cowboys in Tombstone, Arizona back in 1881.
The Earp family established a home in Colton where the parents lived for many years and were joined occasionally by the other Earps.
Back in the 1880s both San Bernardino and Colton were at odds due to rival railroad companies. The Southern Pacific Railroad was at odds with Santa Fe Railway which turned into gun battles called the “Battle of the Crossings.”
In a way, this area has always been a center for battle and now we have Fuchs and Ruiz poised to trade blows once again. Their first encounter took place at an outdoor venue Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. two years ago. The sun was blinding and hot that day.
“The sun was bugging my eyes so bad. I kept trying to fight outside of the sun,” said Ruiz of the first fight with Fuchs. “So, I was focusing on the sun and Ginny was beating me to the spot.”
Their battle was intense and fierce. Both fighters did not hold back from throwing punches for 10 rounds. The match was close and ended in a split decision win for Fuchs. It was also a top consideration for Female Fight of the Year. Their fight lost that distinction to the Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch.
But it was an eye-popping contest. Both felt they could do more.
“I need to pressure her more and make her go backwards,” said Fuchs.
“I need to not concentrate on power,” said Ruiz. “I need to be more focused mentally.”
Fuchs, 38, is a former track runner for LSU who transitioned into boxing and became an Olympic representative for USA Boxing.
“I never fought anyone with her kind of amateur experience, international experience. I fought girls with pro experience,” said Ruiz. “She has over 50 fights and moves well. I learned a lot from that fight.”
Ruiz, 37, was an amateur standout too but forced to stop due to pregnancy. Four children later, she returned to the sport she loves at age 28. She has a pressure style that allowed her to remain undefeated until she met Fuchs two years ago.
“She doesn’t have footwork,” said Fuchs. “But I have to push her back.”
Fuchs seeks to establish herself as a world champion and hopefully become financially stable.
“Financially it’s been a struggle,” said Fuchs who recently signed a promotional deal with Red Owl Boxing. “I have clients, sponsors, and family have helped me. But it’s a struggle.”
The same for Ruiz who has four children age 12 and up.
Ruiz works at a medical office and at Amazon. She had a third job, but it took too much time away from her training.
Both fighters know all about reaching the pinnacle the hard way. Nothing was given to either Fuchs or Ruiz and now its come down to another gunfight between two contrasting styles.
Will the move and groove Fuchs emerge on top again or will the pillage and burn style of Ruiz find success?
Saturday is the birthday of Virgil Earp who died in 1905. The home his parents lived in still exists in nearby Colton. Would any of the Earps attend the Ruiz and Fuchs world title fight?
Wyatt Earp did referee the Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey fight in 1896. So, I would say the answer is yes.
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On Saturday July 18, super flies Mary Ortega (1-0) and Belen Quiroz (2-0) meet four rounds at Concepcion.
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On Sunday July 19, lightweights Carolina Vizcaino (1-0) and Marjone Guzman (0-8) meet four rounds at Santiago.
Ireland
Zara Breslin (2-0) beat Eva Cantos (9-30-1) by decision after six rounds on Friday July 10. The lightweight fight took place in Dublin. Also, lightweights Sarah Murphy (4-0-1) and Angelika Oles (4-17-1) fought to a draw after six. Featherweight Kelsey Leonard (7-0) knocked out Joanna Fraszczak (1-9) in the second round.
Italy
Chaima Bounouar (7-0) won by decision after 10 rounds versus Vittoria Parigi (7-2-1) on Saturday July 11. The minimum regional title fight took place in Giullia.
Japan
On Saturday July 18, super bantamweights Akane Fujiwara (9-5-1) and Jittamat Phomta (11-14) meet eight rounds at Tokyo for a regional title.
Malaysia
On Friday July 17, minimumweights Meredy Michael (1-0) and Josephine Pun Yin (0-1) meet four rounds at Sabah.
On Saturday July 18, super featherweights Edilah Johany (0-0) and Nur Syahire (0-0) meet four rounds at Kuala Lumpur.
Puerto Rico
Litzy Vazquez (9-0) defeated Edith Matthysse (21-17-1) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday July 11. The regional super lightweight title fight took place in San Juan. Also, featherweight Kiara Tapia (10-0) beat Alba Sanchez (9-5) after eight.
South Africa
Monica Mkandla (10-0) won by knockout in the sixth over Simankele Tintsheni (8-2) on Saturday July 11. The super bantamweight fight took place in Kempton Park.
United Kingdom
Megan Redstall (8-0-1) defeated by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Sunday July 12. The regional flyweight title fight was held in Brentwood. Also, super feather Shona Whitwell (4-0) knocked out Victoria Lomax (3-5) in the fourth.
USA
Eli Salinas (2-0-1) defeated Sarah Click (2-14-2) by decision after four rounds on Saturday July 11. The bantamweight fight was held in Friant, Calif.
On Saturday July 18, super flyweights Adelaida Ruiz (18-1-1) and Ginny Fuchs (4-0) meet 10 rounds for the WBC super fly world title at San Bernardino, Calif. ProBox.TV will stream on YouTube.
On Saturday July 18, heavyweights Sonja Fox (7-1) and Angel Levering (1-0) meet four rounds at New Town, North Dakota.
On Saturday July 18, flyweights Nayeli Rodriguez (7-1-1) and Karen Lindenmuth (7-5-1) meet 10 rounds at El Paso, Texas for a regional title. Also, super lights Katherina Thanderz (16-2) and Michaele Nogue (2-7-1) meet six; and bantams Alexis Araiza (4-2-1) and Crystal Hoy (7-15-4) meet four.
