Michael Ruiz
Weight Class: Flyweight/112 pounds/51 kg
Height: 5-4
Coach's Name: Michael Ruiz/Hector L
Club Name: Aleman Boxing Fresno
Began Boxing: 2006
Career highlight: The 2008 US Future Stars National Championship and fighting in the Golden Gloves Finals
Who has been your biggest influence and why: My father, he has always been there and pushes me to be better.
How did you get involved in boxing: I didn't do sports in school because of being in trouble. Tried out and never stopped going.
What is your greatest strength in the ring: My power and how I keep my composure.
Did you ever play any other sports: Baseball, basketball, football, soccer
What do you love most about boxing: That not everyone can do it and it's not a team sport.
What are your goals in and out of the ring: My goals is to be the best I can.
What is your favorite movie: Scarface
What is your favorite TV show: 24/7
What is your favorite song: Feeling Myself - Mac Dre
What are your hobbies outside of boxing: To hang out with my brother, friends and family.
What is something different about you that most people don't know: I'm not a good liar, a learn from my mistakes and I like to study people.
2008
U.S. Future Stars National Championships: dec. Mike Herrera, Arroyo Seco, N.M., 30-17, in the quarter finals; dec. Michael Ruiz, Fresno, Calif., 36-12, in the semifinals.
