“Boxing Taught Me I Was Good at Something”: Gabriel Ruelas’ Moving Conversation with Pepe Sulaimán
In one of the most introspective and emotional interviews in the WBC digital archive, former world champion Gabriel Ruelas sits down with Pepe Sulaimán to unravel a life defined by extreme perseverance, unexpected success, and the scars left by the ring. Recorded in 2022, this piece captures the essence of a man who, starting from a ranch where boxing didn’t even exist, ended up conquering the top of the world.
Ruelas—who alongside his brother Rafael formed one of boxing’s most iconic sibling duos—relates with brutal honesty how the sport became his lifeline against a childhood of poverty and the low self-esteem that haunted him as a boy.
This interview, directed by Pepe Sulaimán, is not merely a sports chronicle; it is a testament to human resilience that invites reflection on the cost of success and the profound importance of finding a purpose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8fdL_vqVZs
