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Figueroa knocked out Javier Chacon, then 38, four months later, and fought to a split-decision draw against Julio Ceja in November after being promoted to "regular" champion status. He has done it without having really faced a legitimate contender. The tall, lean boxer-puncher won four titles in two weight classes and beat a string of top-tier opponents. But who is next best? And no one will be surprised if when? Ryan Garcia shows off incredible punching speed as he works through drills at his house. The 22-year-old from Los Angeles, who fights Luke Campbell on Saturday, is striving to become the latest in a long line of great Mexican-American boxers, those of Mexican descent either. Divisions: Six (115-135) Valdezs reputation took a hit when he tested positive for a banned substance yet was allowed to defend his title against Robson Conceicao in September but there is no denying his unusual all-around ability. [22] In July, Ruiz fought Jonte Willis (831, 3 KOs) at the Home Depot Center, Carson, California. Diaz surrenders to New Orleans police after brawl, Paul launches series for up-and-coming boxers, Ramirez to defend WBO title vs. Shimizu in July, IBA upset by 'rogue' boxing group as U.S. quits, Sources: Anderson-Kossobutskiy to meet July 1, Arrest warrant issued for Nate Diaz after brawl, Sources: Smith-Eubank rematch set for June 17, Ryan Garcia took a chance and lost, but boxing is better for it, Gervonta Davis says he's the face of boxing and he's right, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Ryan shakes up welterweight division after impressive win. And who would round out the Top 5? Minor, regular and interim titlists are not included. But that's absurd. For me, I'm an American and I'm a Mexican. Ruiz won the fight via a first-round knockout (KO). The product of Imperial, Calif., lost his titles by a decision in a rematch with Joshua six months later, coming into the fight grossly overweight. As a boxer, he competed from 1992 to 2008, winning multiple world titles in six weight classes, including the lineal championship in three weight classes. But I predict the young star will be back on top eventually. The 10 greatest Mexican boxers of all time: has Canelo Alvarez - DAZN Alvarez deserves the respect he receives.