(SEPT 29) On October 6,
2012, in Pomona, California,
Christina Ruiz will take another title shot when she takes on Kaliesha
West for an IFBA title. This is just the
latest turn of events, with twist and turns that comes in the aftermath of
her cross-town rival taking a defeat in Las Vegas to Melinda
Cooper and a rather humiliating draw at La Villita that drew a
fair amount of disgust and frustration from those close to Team
Ruiz.
Ruiz has the curse of
talent that as an athlete from John Jay High School allowed her
to succeed without really trying too hard. In the boxing world
after early successes and once being in over her head, it has
lead to spectacular failures. She has lost once to Celina
Salazar and in another bout, fought Celina Salazar to a draw.
There have been successes along the way, heavily rated Lisa lamb
was a lamb to slaughter and Christina Ruiz flew to Iowa City and
took care of business. She also gave a champion a run for her
money in New York in an honorable defeat. She trained hard for
her fight against Alicia Ashley...Ruiz was either gun shy or
lacking passion for her fight against Nohime Dennison. I will
admit to a friendship with Ruiz so last night she asked about
the job situation and then started telling me words to the
effect, "I must take this home" this meaning the title. She did
not seem as cocky and self-assured but rather she appeared to be
a fighter realizing the seriousness of the situation.
The workout was grueling the
antics I had seen before the defeat and draw to Celina was not
there. When the odds are against Ruiz she has the tendency to
surprise. Kalisha West, as an opponent will make Nohime Dennison
look the same in comparison. San Antonio fighters though tend to
provide surprises....Joseph Rios (last fight)
Well in Pomona, Californi, a it will be on for sure. We will find out which
Ruiz shows up....(the one who slaughtered the lamb in lambs
pasture) or the one who embarrassed herself a La Villita!
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