'Cutatito' Ruiz Knocks Out Jean Sampson To Retain WBA Interim 118 lbs Title in Baja California, M?xico
By Carlos Costa
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 08 Jul 2012
Mexican Hugo "Cuatito" Ruiz of Los Mochis, Sinaloa M?xico, one of the hardest hitting fighters in the bantamweight division, retained for the fourth time his WBA interim title by knocking out Nicaragua's Jean Sampson at the end of round 9 in La Paz, Baja California, M?xico.
The challenger Sampson was game, willing to engage and managed to land some good shots and combinations on el "Cuatito," but the Mexican was the dominating warrior throughout the combat.
The fight went on at an entertaining pace with Sampson never backing away from fire exchanges in his attempt to capture Ruiz's crown, till a devastating left blow by the end of round nine was the the bomb that sent the Nicaraguan down to end the battle.
With the victory, Hugo "Cuatito" Ruiz, who scored his KO #28 in 31 victories, with only one defeat, vows to continue defending his WBA interim title against the best in the bantamweight division where the regular WBA regular champ is Japan's Koki Kameda and the WBA "super" world champion is Anselmo "Chemito" Moreno (33-1-1, 12KO's) of Panama.
Currently, two (2) Pinoy boxers are among the WBA's list of bantamweight world rated fighters:
WBA # 3 John Mark Apolinario (17-2-1, 4KO's) of Maasim, Sarangani, and WBA # 6 Malcolm Tunacao (30-2-3, 19KO's) of Kobe, Japan by way of Mandaue City, Cebu.
Photo: WBA interim champ "Cuatito" Ruiz being interviewed by Mexico's Televisa after knocking out Jean Sampson.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Carlos Costa.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Barrios lucky to keep title
By Joaquin Henson, Mon, 21 Jul 2025Allan Cantonjos rules Dipolog FIDE Standard chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 21 Jul 2025PHI GenTri Chess Players to Wave Philippine Flag in Hong Kong
By Marlon Bernardino, Mon, 21 Jul 2025Filipino Pride and the Art of Hero Worship
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, Mon, 21 Jul 2025Manny Pacquiao vs. Logic
By Mark F. Villanueva, Sun, 20 Jul 2025McTavish a proud Filipino
By Joaquin Henson, Sun, 20 Jul 2025GM Antonio rules Taiwan blitz chess tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Jul 2025History Slips From Pacquiao's Hands as Barrios Fight Ends in Majority Draw
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025Fundora Dominates Tszyu: "Towering Inferno" Retains Title in Strategic Masterclass
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025PITBULL CRUZ DOMINATES OMAR SALCEDO TO WIN WBC 140 LB INTERIM TITLE
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025Figueroa Claims Hard-Fought Decision in Grueling War Against Gonzalez
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025MAGSAYO, MARCIAL REGISTER WINS IN LAS VEGAS
By Dong Secuya, Sun, 20 Jul 2025Pacquiao vs Barrios: Factors of consequence
By Joaquin Henson, Sun, 20 Jul 2025How to Watch Pacquiao vs Barrios in the Philippines
By Carlos Costa, Sun, 20 Jul 2025Final Hours Tick Down: Pacquiao and Barrios Ready for Destiny in Las Vegas
By Dong Secuya, Sat, 19 Jul 2025