I think most of my points have already been brought up by others, so will say it was an impressive feat to start at 154 and win a portion of the heavyweight title from a full sized heavyweight. Roy looked very good that night, and dominated a fighter who had an awkward style and made some pretty good heavyweights look bad.

All of that being said, Ruiz was limited, at best, and the accomplishment was put into perspective when a completely untrained and fat James Toney beat Ruiz by fighting every other round. So, in summary, it's not as meaningless as the haters attempt to make it out to be, because Roy is the only fighter to accomplish that feat (start at 154 and win a portion of the heavyweight title). On the other hand, it isn't the miraculous accomplishment the fan boys proclaim as Ruiz was a limited fighter and no where near the threat/champion Lennox was (the way the fan boys talk about this fight proving Roy is the GOAT you would think he beat Lennox).