Ray Ruiz: The Recorded 1996 Bout Against Mike Winkeljohn
Ray Ruiz’s surviving professional record is brief. BoxRec lists a U.S. welterweight named Ray Ruiz with two professional bouts in 1996, both losses. One was a first-round knockout loss to Mike Winkeljohn at the Kid Dynamite Fight Night in Albuquerque on February 27, 1996.
Boxing career and major results
The recorded bout with Mike Winkeljohn Tapology dates the Winkeljohn contest to February 27, 1996, and records a first-round stoppage at 1:36. The scheduled distance was four three-minute rounds, but the bout ended just after the opening round reached its midpoint. The Kid Dynamite Fight Night event entry places the show at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque. This appearance connects Ruiz’s brief listed record with a better-known combat-sports figure. Winkeljohn later became prominent as a coach, while his own competitive history included both boxing and kickboxing. BJJ Fanatics’ account of Winkeljohn’s career also lists the February 1996 victory over Ruiz, independently identifying the date and opponent. The 1996 Winkeljohn bout is the clearest documented reference point for the fighter discussed here.
The BoxRec listing records Ruiz’s professional bouts, while Tapology’s event entry identifies the opponent and result.
Sources
Additional sources: Tapology: Winkeljohn’s fight record; BJJ Fanatics: Winkeljohn career profile.
Career records and reporting: boxrec.com; tapology.com.
Related reading: BoxRec listing · Tapology’s event entry
Tags
Boxing, Boxing History
