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Super flyweight · Puerto Rico
José Ruíz Matos 22-4-0 9 KO · 1984–1992
Updated Oct 12, 2026 · Sources: Wikidata, English Wikipedia
José Ruíz Matos was a super flyweight boxer from Puerto Rico, born Oct 24, 1966. Record 22-4-0 with 9 knockouts over 1984–1992. World titles: WBO super flyweight (1989–1992). José Ruíz Matos last fought Robert Quiroga on Jul 11, 1992 and lost by MD over 12 rounds.
Also: ホセ・ルイス · Cheíto · Jose Ruiz +1 more Jose Ruiz Matos
Born Oct 24, 1966
Died Sep 24, 1992
Country 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, 🇺🇸 United States
Stance Orthodox
Nickname Cheito
Debut Jul 13, 1984
Career 1984–1992
Rounds boxed 179
KO share 41%
Born in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Titles WBO super flyweight · 1989–1992
Boxerbook rating 1760 ± 247 · inactive since Jul 1992Why here › Confirmed bouts 2 of 26
Career record Record
22-4-0, 9 KOs · 1984–1992
Last result L
For IBF super-flyweight title MD 12/12 · The Aladdin, Paradise, 🇺🇸
The record 26 bouts, 1984–1992, newest first. Records under each bout are both boxers going in.
L
For IBF super-flyweight title MD 12/12 · The Aladdin, Paradise, 🇺🇸
Matos 22-3-0 · Quiroga —
L
Lost WBO super-flyweight title UD 12/12 · The Aladdin, Paradise, 🇺🇸
Matos 22-2-0 · Quirino —
W
Luis Monzote
KO 3/10 · Convention Center, Miami Beach, 🇺🇸
Matos 21-2-0 · Monzote —
W
Wilfredo Vargas
PTS 10/10 · San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 20-2-0 · Vargas —
W
Marcos Gomez
KO 6/10 · Caribe Hilton Hotel, San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 19-2-0 · Gomez —
W
Armando Velasco
Retained WBO super-flyweight title UD 12/12 · Centro Internacional Acapulco, Acapulco, 🇲🇽
Matos 18-2-0 · Velasco —
W
Wilfredo Vargas
Retained WBO super-flyweight title TKO 8/12 · Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns, Ponce, 🇵🇷
Matos 17-2-0 · Vargas —
W
Richard Picardo
KO 1 · Sassari Arena, Sassari, 🇮🇹
Matos 16-2-0 · Picardo —
W
Marcos Claudio
KO 1 · Yabucoa, 🇵🇷
Matos 15-2-0 · Claudio —
W
Angel Rosario
Retained WBO super-flyweight title TKO 12/12 · San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 14-2-0 · Rosario —
W
Retained WBO super-flyweight title TKO 1/12 · Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 13-2-0 · Carazo —
W
Won inaugural WBO super-flyweight title UD 12/12 · Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 12-2-0 · Rojas 31-2-1
W
TD 5 · Trujillo Alto, 🇵🇷
Matos 11-2-0 · Mendoza —
W
Angel Rosario
PTS 10/10 · Guaynabo, 🇵🇷
Matos 10-2-0 · Rosario —
W
KO 9 · San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 9-2-0 · Cardona 39-20-1
W
Angel Rosario
PTS 10/10 · Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 8-2-0 · Rosario —
W
Pedro Jose Feliciano
PTS 10/10 · El San Juan Hotel & Casino, San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 7-2-0 · Feliciano —
L
PTS 10/10 · San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 7-1-0 · Jesus —
W
Pedro Jose Feliciano
PTS 10/10 · San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 6-1-0 · Feliciano —
W
Marcos Claudio
KO 1 · Trujillo Alto, 🇵🇷
Matos 5-1-0 · Claudio —
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Victor Cruz
PTS 4/4 · Hiram Bithorn Stadium, San Juan, 🇵🇷
Matos 4-1-0 · Cruz —
W
Jose Vega
PTS 4/4 · Guaynabo, 🇵🇷
Matos 3-1-0 · Vega —
L
Pedro Jose Feliciano
SD 4/4 · Hato Rey, 🇵🇷
Matos 3-0-0 · Feliciano —
W
Luis Monzote
PTS 4/4 · Aguadilla, 🇵🇷
Matos 2-0-0 · Monzote —
W
Marcos Roldan
PTS 4/4 · Coliseo Pedrín Zorrilla, Hato Rey, 🇵🇷
Matos 1-0-0 · Roldan —
W
Elias Cruz
PTS 4/4 · Trujillo Alto, 🇵🇷
Matos 0-0-0 · Cruz —
Ratings now Not in any current ranking.
World titles
Facts
What is José Ruíz Matos's record? José Ruíz Matos's professional record is 22-4-0 with 9 knockouts.
Who did José Ruíz Matos fight last? José Ruíz Matos last fought Robert Quiroga on Jul 11, 1992 and lost by MD over 12 rounds.
Which world titles has José Ruíz Matos held? José Ruíz Matos has held 1 world title reign: WBO super flyweight (1989–1992). Sources Boxerbook ID 6999 · permanent link boxerbook.com/id/6999 . Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Last fetched: 2026-10-12. Spot a mistake? Every bout page has a link to report it.