Heriberto Ruiz is determined to defeat Bautista anew and get back to the world title picture, according to a report from PhilBoxing.com.
"I beat him before and I will beat him again," declared the Mexican fighter.
To win over the Filipino fighter will give the Mexican fighter Heriberto Ruiz a good opportunity to earn a world title fight.
"He (Bautista) is my stepping stone to another crack for a world championship fight," said Ruiz.
Ruiz defeated Bautista via unanimous decision during their November 22, 2008 fight in Las Vegas.
Bautista earned a wrist injury on their first match which contributes to his defeat at Las Vegas. But the Filipino boxer has fully recovered and is on a roll, having won his last 4 bouts.
But Ruiz has also won 6 of his last 9 fights, 5 of which were by knockout.
"Beating Bautista again will be tough," admitted Ruiz. "But I know I have what it takes to beat him."
The Pinoy Pride 6: Grudge Rematch. will be held at the Cebu Waterfront Hotel and Casino. It is presented by ALA Promotions and ABS-CBN Sports.
