Gabriel Ruelas, (born on July 23, 1970, in Yerbabuena, Jalisco, Mexico),[1] is a Mexican former professional boxer who held the WBC Super Featherweight world championship from 1994 to 1995.
[2] Ruelas turned pro in 1988 and in 1993 challenged WBC Super Featherweight Title holder Azumah Nelson, losing a close majority decision.
He defended the belt twice, including an 11th round TKO of Jimmy Garcia of Colombia, who later died from his injuries.
In 1997 he took on hard-hitting Arturo Gatti for the IBF Super Featherweight Title but was TKO'd in the 5th.
Gabriel's brother, Rafael (also a professional boxer) and relative Guillermo U. Ruelas, all attended Poly Technic High School in Sun Valley, California.