This article provides a detailed review of the super bantamweight boxing match between Sam Goodman and Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz, which culminated in a significant unanimous decision victory for Goodman.
The anticipated 12-round super bantamweight (122 lbs / 55.3 kg) bout between Sam Goodman and Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz took place on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, at the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong, Australia. This exciting contest was a prominent feature on the undercard of the Tim Tszyu vs. Denis Nurja event.
Fighter Backgrounds
Sam Goodman’s Record
Sam Goodman entered this fight boasting a professional boxing record of 21 wins and 1 loss, with 8 of those victories coming by knockout. He was highly regarded, holding the No.3 ranking in the world’s super bantamweight division. Goodman had faced his first career defeat the previous year against Nick Ball (Nick Ball vs Sam Goodman) but demonstrated resilience by securing a decisive win against Tyler Blizzard in December (Sam Goodman vs Tyler Blizzard).
Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz’s Record
His opponent, Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz, came into the match with an official record of 23 wins and 1 loss, including 17 knockouts. He was ranked No.22 in the super bantamweight division. Ruiz had also experienced his initial professional setback in 2025 against Mukhammad Shekhov, but had successfully bounced back with a win over Isaac Arias.
Fight Video & Highlights
Videos showcasing the best moments and full coverage of the bout between Sam Goodman and Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz will be made available here as they emerge.
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Official Fight Result
Sam Goodman secured a unanimous decision victory over Rodrigo Fabian Ruiz. The judges’ scores were declared as 116-112, 115-113, and 118-110, all in favor of Sam Goodman.
