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John Ruiz

Born: Jan. 4, 1972
Boxer

defeated Evander Holyfield by decision in 2001 for the WBA heavyweight title; the first-ever Hispanic heavyweight champ; lost belt to Roy Jones Jr. on unanimous dec. in 2003.

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Ruiz's trip to Rome stirs a flurry of speculation. (Chiapas, Mexico Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia) (National Catholic Reporter)

Ruiz gets reprieve: vital to peace talks. (Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia of Chiapas, Mexico) (National Catholic Reporter)

Bishop Ruiz speaks out for Chiapas.(CHURCH) (Catholic New Times)

Vatican warmly welcomes Ruiz; pope indirectly shows support, sources say. (Chiapas, Mexico Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia) (National Catholic Reporter)

Bishop Samuel Ruiz remembered for his defense of indigenous communities, his far-reaching peace mediation in Chiapas. (SourceMex Economic News & Analysis on Mexico)

Elizabeth Ruiz Pens More Versatile Roles for Hispanics (The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education)

RETIREMENT OF ROMAN CATHOLIC BISHOP SAMUEL RUIZ MARKS END OF AN ERA IN CHIAPAS DIOCESE. (SourceMex Economic News & Analysis on Mexico)

Prigione disputes Ruiz's account of visit to Rome. (conservative Archbishop/papal nucio Girolamo Prigione; liberal Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia) (National Catholic Reporter)

Abortive effort to oust bishop puts Vatican on the defensive. (Mexican Bishop Samuel Ruiz Garcia) (National Catholic Reporter)

Maria Amparo Ruiz de Burton: Critical and Pedagogical Perspectives.(Book Review) (Legacy: A Journal of American Women Writers)

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