(IB-January 14, 2009) The demise of a Manny Pacquiao vs Floyd Mayweather, Jr. fight has resurrected some of the same old names that Golden Boy Productions somehow links to "keeping the sport alive".
On Tuesday, Golden Boy Productions signed heavyweight journeyman John Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KO's) to a contract after Ruiz' affiliation with Don King Promotions had expired and no attempt was made by Don King to keep Ruiz in the fold.
The signing of Ruiz by Golden Boy Productions is not out of character.
Oscar de la hoya has continued the "recycle route" by contracting fighters who are members of the "senior circuit". John Ruiz being signed by Golden Boy Productions, with not even a whimper from Don King who still controls the heavyweight division, lets you know of Ruiz' box office potential. (more)
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