In 1997 he took on hard-hitting Arturo Gatti for the IBF Super Featherweight Title but was TKO'd in the 5th. Ruelas lost his title in a rematch to Nelson in 1995, via TKO in the 5th. His fight with Garcia was an undercard to his brother's ( Rafael Ruelas) lost title fight with Oscar De La Hoya. Ruelas later reflected that he was never the same fighter following that incident. Ruelas contemplated retirement after Garcia's death, however, he decided to continue, promising to donate some of his earnings to the Garcia family. He defended the belt twice, including an 11th round TKO of Jimmy Garcia of Colombia, who later died from his injuries. In 1994 he was able to capture the title by outpointing Jesse James Leija. Ruelas turned pro in 1988 and in 1993 challenged WBC Super Featherweight Title holder Azumah Nelson, losing a close majority decision. Gabriel Ruelas, (born on July 23, 1970, in Yerbabuena, Jalisco, Mexico), is a Mexican former professional boxer who held the WBC Super Featherweight world championship from 1994 to 1995.
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