Fledgling pro Mace Ruegg is a boxing veteran
The hugely promising Mace Ruegg is drawing inspiration from his father Danny Ruegg as he awaits his second professional assignment.
The Bournemouth starlet, who earned exposure with some dazzling displays in the Queensbury Boxing League, turned professional with MTK Global in February with a resounding win and is eager to continue his journey when the lockdown ends.
As the son of former pro Danny Ruegg, who boasts a win over Michael Gomez on his record, the 20-year-old is from fighting stock.
Ruegg told Gloves Up Global: “I’ve done MMA, grappling, Thai boxing – the lot. I’ve got a lot of different traits. I’ve had over 200 fights. Every combat sport you can name, I’ve done.
“I asked myself what would have happened if I’d gone through the amateurs and my Dad tells me it would have been a mistake. What I’ve gone through makes me the fighter I am today and I wouldn’t change it.
“I’m not good at anything else. I think I’m alright at boxing. I express who I am through my boxing. When people see me fight they see I’m joyful and cocky. I switch-hit, move, duck and diving. How do you prepare for that?
“It’s nice to hear people say I remind them of Josh Kelly because he’s an unbelievable fighter. I’ve learned from him and picked a few bits up. This is all graft.
“Win, lose or draw, seeing my Dad with a smile on his face is the best. I do it for myself but I do it for him mainly. My Dad had it rough – he was doing fairground fights and then went straight into professional boxing. He went on to beat Michael Gomez.
“I want people to leave the venue saying: ‘I want to watch that lad again.’ I love exciting fights. Win, lose or draw – as long as I’m in an exciting fight, I’m happy. I won’t protect my record.”
News of Ruegg’s next assignment will be announced in due course.
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