Gabriel Ruelas

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Gabriel Ruelas, (born on July 23, 1970 in Yerbabuena, Mexico), was a professional boxer.

Ruelas turned pro in 1988 and in 1993 challenged WBC Super Featherweight Title holder Azumah Nelson, losing a close majority decision. In 1994 he was able to capture the title by outpointing Jesse James Leija. He defended the belt twice, including an 11th round TKO of Jimmy Garcia of Colombia, who later died from his injuries. Ruelas lost his title in a rematch to Nelson in 1995, via TKO in the 5th. In 1997 he took on hard hitting Arturo Gatti for the IBF Super Featherweight Title but was TKO'd in the 5th. Ruelas retired in 2003 after losing to Courtney Burton.

[edit] Honors

2006 California Boxing Hall of Fame Inductee.

[edit] External links

• Professional boxing record for Gabriel Ruelas from Boxrec

Preceded by Jesse James Leija

WBC Super Featherweight Champion 17 Sep 1994– 1 Dec 1995

Succeeded by Azumah Nelson