Adelaida Ruiz vs Alexas Kubicki and More News

 

By David A. Avila

For many years people in the Los Angeles area whispered about a female fighter Adelaida Ruiz who was very good but seemingly disappeared.

Then in 2017, Ruiz appeared at a boxing card in Montebello. After four consecutive wins word spread quickly that “La Cobra” was back.

It was a riveting second round knockout win at Commerce Casino against MMA fighter Brenda Enriquez that really launched her to another level. The knockout was captured on video and still depicts the savagery Ruiz can render at any moment.

Can Ruiz (17-1-1, 8 Kos) unleash the dogs when meeting Canada’s Alexas Kubicki (13-2, 2 Kos) for the vacant WBC super fly world title on Saturday Nov. 29, at Save Mart Arena in Fresno, Calif. Probox.TV will stream the fight.

Canada’s Kubicki recently had a taste of world championship caliber opposition last September when she faced undisputed flyweight champ Gabriela Fundora and was stopped in the seventh round. Now she is moving up one weight division.

Can Kubicki handle “La Cobra” Ruiz?

The moment has finally arrived for Ruiz to fight for the world title. Though she tallied win after win and remained in the top five in the world, world title opportunities never seemed to arrive.

“They said it was too high of a risk. Seriously,” said Ruiz recounting the conversations from champions and their representatives. “That was the reason they didn’t want to take the fights.”

For the last four years Ruiz who is also known as “La Cobra” has won interim world titles several times without being offered a shot at the actual title.

Last year, in the Los Angeles area, Ruiz met former amateur standout Ginny Fuchs in yet another super flyweight title eliminator. She lost by split decision after a furious 10 rounds at Dignity Health Sport Park. The judges scores were all over the place in a very ferocious match.

“Honestly, I felt it was too close of a fight. It could have been a draw. I didn’t like my performance that day,” said Ruiz. “I think I was too comfortable in that fight. I needed to let that dog out of me. I need to let it go.”

Ruiz lost by split decision with one judge giving every round to Fuchs in a very competitive fight.

That was her last match and taught her a valuable lesson to not hold back.

The mother of three grown children works out daily at her homemade gym. Her father serves as her trainer. She also holds down two jobs one at a doctors office and another at Amazon.

Ruiz spent years taking care of her three children and only when they were old enough did she consider returning to the boxing ring. She had been a successful amateur fighter before quitting to care for her babies. Now, they are grown at 19, 17 and 15.

It’s taken eight years to finally get a crack at the world title through the help of Roberto Diaz the former matchmaker for Golden Boy Promotions for decades, It’s with his assistance that this moment has finally arrived.

On Saturday Ruiz finally competes for the actual world title.

“Expect a war and I’m a get the dog out of me. No holding back on anything,” promises Ruiz.

 

More Super Fly Stuff

Last weekend WBO super fly titlist Mizuki “Mimi” Hiruta displayed her ever advancing fighting skills against Mexico’s Gloria Gallardo. Once again the Japanese fighter had no problem dictating the fight with her speed, agility and power.

Speaking of Hiruta, she has twice sparred with Adelaida Ruiz about two years ago when the pink haired fighter first arrived in Los Angeles.

Ruiz does not remember much of their encounters. Should Ruiz win on Saturday could we see a unification match between the two Los Angeles-based female fighters?

Another interesting tidbit is IBF super fly champ Irma Garcia won the title against Italy’s Stephanie Silva at Thunder Studios in Long Beach two years ago. She is a southpaw boxer like Hiruta and also works as a police officer in Mexico. Another side note is WBA super fly champ Jasmine Artiga won the title this past March in San Bernardino. She recently signed with Most Valuable Promotions.

An interstellar war could be erupting soon between these belt holders.

 

More Fight News

Argentina

Solange Belen (3-0-1) knocked out Romina Nunez (2-9-1) in the fifth round on Saturday Nov. 22. The bantam fight was held in Buenos Aires. Also, Nazarena Serra (4-2) beat Sheila Olivera (0-1) in four.

Juliana Basualdo (14-7) knocked out Lucrecia Belen (7-9) in the second round on Friday Nov. 21. The Argentine super bantam title fight took place in Villa Maria.

On Saturday Nov. 29, minimumweights Maria Sol Baumstarh (13-7-1) and Jazmin Gala Villarino (7-3-2) meet 10 rounds at Buenos Aires. Also, super bantams Lujan Martinez (2-0) and Maria Ramirez (0-0) meet four.

 

Australia

Sophia Asfour (1-0) defeated Maureen Chand (4-9) after four rounds on Sunday Nov. 23. The welter fight took place in Bankstown.

On Friday Nov. 28, flyweights Holly McMath (6-4) and Sarah Higginson (4-7-1) meet six rounds at Northbridge.

On Saturday Nov. 20, feathers Stasia Waimaria (3-1) and Noppaket Srisawas (11-5) meet 10 rounds at Surfers Paradise. Also, super bantams Mili Saul (2-1) and Ali Jensen (1-10) meet eight.

 

Austria

Evelin Camporeale (6-16-1) defeated Melissa Sailer (2-1) by decision after four rounds on Saturday Nov. 22. The bantam fight was held in Vienna.

 

Congo

On Sunday Nov. 30, middleweights Grace Tshibalabala (1-0) and Nkoua Ngoly (0-0) meet four rounds at Brazzaville.

 

Czech Republic

Katerina Cavajdova (5-0) defeated Johana Zuniga (20-13-1) by decision after six rounds on Friday Nov. 21. The bantamweight fight took place in Prague.

 

France

Erika Amans (4-0) knocked out Adelaide Mary (3-3-1) in the third round on Saturday Nov. 22. The French lightweight title fight was held in Epernay.

Melina Ainaoui (3-2-1) defeated Anna Micard (0-4-1) by decision after six rounds on Saturday Nov. 22. The bantam fight was held in Le Loroux-Bottereau.

Sarah Kaddour (1-0) won by decision after four versus Nino Janelidze (0-5) on Saturday Nov. 22. The bantam fight was held in Clichy.

 

India

On Tuesday Nov. 25, super flies Shiksha Narwal (3-0) and Renu Renu (1-0) meet six rounds at Gurugram.

On Thursday Nov. 27, light flies Rupika Rani (2-4) and Amruta Kale (4-0) meet eight rounds at Hisar. Also, feathers Chetna Saini (3-1) and Khushpreet Kaur (0-10) meet four.

 

Indonesia

Felmy Sumaehe (13-1) defeated Tsunami Tenkai (33-15-1) by split decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Nov. 22. The super fly match took place in Jakarta.

 

Italy

Diletta Cipollone (4-0) won by decision over Jessica Bellusci (6-6) after 10 rounds on Saturday Nov. 22. The super bantam fight took place in Tivoli.

On Saturday Nov. 29, flies Beatric Furlan (2-0) and Josephine Callangahan (0-1) meet four rounds at Rozzano.

 

Japan

On Wednesday Nov. 26, bantams Nobuko Atoji (0-0) and Ayami Yamamoto (0-0) meet four rounds at Tokyo.

On Friday Nov. 28, atomweights Honoka Kano (10-1-2) and Ran Higuchi (4-3-2) meet eight rounds at Tokyo. Also, minimumweights Miyako Nakao (0-1) and Yukiya Mine (0-1) meet four.

On Sunday Nov. 30, atomweights Noa Sakamoto (7-2) and Wisuta Sririttidet (9-7) meet six rounds at Osaka.

 

Kenya

On Saturday Nov. 29, super bantams Consolata Musanga (13-8-4) and Sandra Attermo (2-4) meet 10 rounds for Tanzanian title at Nairobi. Also, super feathers Leila Yazidu (4-3-1) and Marion Akankunda (0-3) meet six.

 

Malta

On Friday Nov. 28, minimumweights Clara Bezzina (1-1-1) and Sara Orszagi (2-11) meet 10 rounds at Pembroke.

 

New Zealand

Waitohu Rapira-Ngarewa (3-0) defeated Trisha MacKenzie (2-4-1) by decision after eight rounds on Saturday Nov. 22. The feather fight took place in New Plymouth.

 

Nigeria

On Saturday Nov. 29, super welters Paulinus Ekong (2-0) and Briskila Maren (0-0) meet four rounds at Abuja.

On Saturday Nov. 29, super bantams Oluwole Kikelomo (0-7) and Fathia Olofintuyi (7-0) meet six rounds at Ota.

 

Pakistan

On Wednesday Nov. 26, bantams Zeina Nassar (0-0) and Kanokwan Wirunpat (5-4) meet six rounds at Lahore. Also, super feathers Laura Akram (0-0) and Komal Ikhlaq (0-1) meet six.

 

Puerto Rico

Stephanie Piniero (10-0) won by unanimous decision after 10 rounds versus Anahi Sanchez (26-7) on Saturday Nov. 22. The welterweight fight was held in Bayamon.

 

Singapore

Ichrak Chaib (3-0) beat Rani Devi (4-2-1) by decision after eight rounds on Thursday Nov. 20. The super light fight took place in Singapore.

 

Spain

Fara El Bousairi (12-6) defeated Ana Acevedo (6-2) by decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Nov. 22. The flyweight fight took place in Palma de Mallorca.

Isabel Rivero (12-3-1) won by majority decision over Silvia Torres (22-5-3) after 10 rounds on Friday Nov. 21. The atomweight fight took place in Valladolid. Also, feather Sheila Martinez (9-3) beat Debora Rengifo (19-17-1) after eight.

On Friday Nov. 28, light flies Tatiana Perez (5-0-1) and Amy Naert (12-5) meet 10 rounds for EBU title at San Sebastian.

On Saturday Nov. 29, minimumweights Cristina Navarro (7-3) and Vittoria Parigi (6-1-1) meet 10 rounds at Zaragoza.

 

Sweden

Linn Sandstrom (12-4-3) won by majority decision after 10 rounds versus Maribel Ramirez (15-13-4) on Saturday Nov. 22. The fly fight took place in Kristianstad. Also, super lights Therese Rosell (0-0-1) and Nino Revia (1-1-2) fought to a majority draw after four.

On Saturday Nov. 29, light heavies Tijan Kebbeh (6-3-2) and Giorgi Abramishvili (14-35-2) meet six rounds at Alingsas. Also, heavies Samo Jangirov (9-6-3) and Aleksandr Bolsakov (1-2) meet six.

 

Tanzania

On Saturday Nov. 29, bantams Yusra Ramadhani (0-3) and Egine Kayange (12-8) meet six rounds at Dar es Salaam

On Saturday Nov. 29, feathers Dorisia M Mazige (3-0) and Sijali John (0-2-1) meet eight rounds at Dodoma. Also, bantams Zema Zangu (0-1) and Efero Mikael (0-0) meet four.

 

Thailand

Shanell Dargan (9-2-2) knocked out Thanchanok Phanan (21-15) in the sixth round on Sunday Nov. 23. The featherweight fight took place in Pathum Thani. Also, super light Pornkamon Thongpuk (4-1-1) knocked out Thidarat Mueangwong (2-5-1) in three; bantam Khwunchit Khunya (7-21-1) knocked out Supansa Thompud (0-2) in two; plus minimumweight Kullathida Kueasanor (9-5) beat Phunnakran Karnjanawong (4-10-1) in six; and super feathers Kwannapha Chantawong (0-2-1) and Rawiwan Saikrajang (1-9-1) drew after six.

On Saturday Nov. 29, bantams Tomomi Takano (14-6-1) and Tanwarat Saengiamjit (14-10-1) meet eight rounds at Bangkok.

On Saturday Nov. 29, light flies Ye Kyeng Seo (8-1-3) and Katsara Jatpukdee (11-12-1) meet six rounds at Bangkok. Also, welters Napason Chinkhwan (0-1) and Kehan Wang (0-0-1) meet four.

On Saturday Nov. 29, lightweights Weisa Li (4-0) and Pornchita Seehaburan (11-8) meet eight rounds at Bangkok.

 

United Kingdom

Laylie Heath (1-0) knocked out Kerry Orton (0-18) in the fourth round on Saturday Nov. 22. The super light fight took place in Bolton.

Bianca Johnson (4-0) beat Elaine Harrison (1-1) after six rounds on Friday Nov. 21. The super feather fight took place in Barnsley. Also, bantam Billy Jarmolinski (2-0) beat Sydney Chambers (0-2) in four.

Charan Dhesi (2-0) beat Katherine Quintana (0-38-1) in four on Friday Nov. 21. The super light fight took place in Doncaster. Also feather Samantha Lightfoot (1-0) beat Kira Carter (0-24-1) in four.

On Saturday Nov. 29, bantams Francesca Hennessy (6-0) and Fabiana Bytyqi (22-2-2) meet 10 rounds at Derby.

On Saturday Nov. 29, super feathers Jade Burden (3-0) and Linzi Buczynskyj (5-5) meet six rounds at Blackpool.

On Saturday Nov. 29, super bantams Molly McCann (1-0) and Ebonie Cotton (1-0) meet six rounds at Birmingham.

On Sunday Nov. 30, bantams Laura Pain (9-0) and Megan Redstall (5-0-1) meet 10 rounds for regional title at London.

 

USA

Mizuki Hiruta (10-0) defeated Gloria Gallardo (16-4-3) by unanimous decision after 10 rounds on Saturday Nov. 22. The WBO super fly world title match took place in Long Beach, Calif. Also, light fly Lupe Medina (12-0) knocked out Lilian Almaraz (2-5) in two; and super bantam Iyana Verduzco (7-0) beat Maria Salinas (27-14-6) by decision after eight.

On Saturday Nov. 29, super flies Adelaida Ruiz (17-1-1) and Alexas Kubicki (13-2) meet 10 rounds for the vacant WBC title at Fresno, Calif.

 

Venezuela

On Saturday Nov. 29, lightweights Genesis Campos (4-0) and Ninoska Perez (1-0-1) meet 10 rounds at Tumero.