Ruiz vs Holyfield II — Close, Controversial, Historic

March 3, 2001 — John Ruiz faced Evander Holyfield in their rematch. Twelve rounds of a fiercely contested fight left fans debating every round. Ruiz officially won by unanimous decision, but the battle was tight, dramatic, and unforgettable. He became the first Latino heavyweight champion in boxing history. #boxing #evanderholyfield #boxinglegend #onthisday