Andy Ruiz vs. Alexander Dimitrenko - April 20, 2019

[Lackeos]

This is an appropriate enough test for Ruiz Jr. He doesn't really have any wins that are any better than Kevin Johnson, and Dimitrenko has pretty consistently been considered better than Johnson.

[Ilya Muromets]

Dimetrenko started off great, but he started off 17 1/2 years ago. Ruiz doesn't impress me either. I remember him getting a fake decision against an over the hill Liakhovich to please the mostly Mexican crowd. Who has he beat since then?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Any final predictions on this? Opened poll

[Ruthless-RKO]

[oogiebe]

Any final predictions on this? Opened poll

Yes. Lowest watched HW fight in history.

[greg]

..a boxing match between a never-has-been and never-will-be

[SenorPipino]

Could be a snoozefest if Ruiz just goes through the motions to win.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Must be part of the PPV telecast.

I think the other undercard fights will be on FB.

EDIT!!

I forgot Ruiz is now PBC and not ESPN.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Ruiz Jr.’s quick hands served as a reminder on Saturday that size doesn’t always matter in the heavyweight division.

Ruiz recorded a fifth-round technical knockout against Alexander Dimitrenko in the co-main event bout of the Danny Garcia-Adrian Granados undercard at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Ruiz is five inches shorter than Dimitrenko, but he made him come down in size by punishing him with fast combinations during their 10-round bout. Dimitrenko was unable to continue fighting for the sixth round.

In the fourth round, Ruiz nearly recorded a knockdown, but Dimitrenko was able to gather himself. But that was the beginning of the end for the winded fighter from Germany.
Ruiz, who spent many years with Top Rank, could now be in position to receive big fights after his impressive performance in his Premier Boxing Champions debut.

In his lone world title shot, Ruiz had a strong performance in a majority decision loss to Joseph Parker in New Zealand in 2016. With three consecutive wins since the defeat, Ruiz might not be far off from receiving another shot at a world title.

Ruiz said at his media workout this week he would be willing to fight Anthony Joshua on short notice. Joshua, the WBA/WBO/IBF champion, is in need off an opponent for June 1 after Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller failed three drug tests.

It’s not likely that Ruiz receives a call from promoter Eddie Hearn to fight Joshua, but he proved Saturday that he can fight with the best heavyweights. Skills, however, has not been his issues. His struggles have come on the scales. He weighed in at 262 pounds for the fight against Dimitrenko.

"I've come a long way to get in this shape,” Ruiz said earlier this week. “I just have to stay disciplined and put in the hard work and I'll be fighting for a world title soon."

[Elpidiphor]

Ruiz Jr.’s quick hands served as a reminder on Saturday that size doesn’t always matter in the heavyweight division.

Ruiz recorded a fifth-round technical knockout against Alexander Dimitrenko in the co-main event bout of the Danny Garcia-Adrian Granados undercard at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Ruiz is five inches shorter than Dimitrenko, but he made him come down in size by punishing him with fast combinations during their 10-round bout. Dimitrenko was unable to continue fighting for the sixth round.

In the fourth round, Ruiz nearly recorded a knockdown, but Dimitrenko was able to gather himself. But that was the beginning of the end for the winded fighter from Germany.
Ruiz, who spent many years with Top Rank, could now be in position to receive big fights after his impressive performance in his Premier Boxing Champions debut.

In his lone world title shot, Ruiz had a strong performance in a majority decision loss to Joseph Parker in New Zealand in 2016. With three consecutive wins since the defeat, Ruiz might not be far off from receiving another shot at a world title.

Ruiz said at his media workout this week he would be willing to fight Anthony Joshua on short notice. Joshua, the WBA/WBO/IBF champion, is in need off an opponent for June 1 after Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller failed three drug tests.

It’s not likely that Ruiz receives a call from promoter Eddie Hearn to fight Joshua, but he proved Saturday that he can fight with the best heavyweights. Skills, however, has not been his issues. His struggles have come on the scales. He weighed in at 262 pounds for the fight against Dimitrenko.

"I've come a long way to get in this shape,” Ruiz said earlier this week. “I just have to stay disciplined and put in the hard work and I'll be fighting for a world title soon."

It wasn't real KO or even TKO. Dimitrenko had just made his pants full of shit (as usual when he met top-20 opposition).

[Ilya Muromets]

Some glimpses of Ruiz beating Dimitrenko here:

[victor-romeo]

Did anybody think Ruiz was going to lose this fight even before it started?

[diddy]

Dimitrenko gets worse every time I see him. He needs to hang em up.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Dimitrenko gets worse every time I see him. He needs to hang em up.

Yeh after losing to Parker, he goes and KTFO Granat. Then had that fight in Germany.

Now this.

[SenorPipino]

Every time I see Dimitrenko, he looks like a guy who absolutely hates his job.

The ring seems to be the last place he wants to be.

[DrDuke]

Dimitrenko needs to retire. Ha has always been soft and fragile, now he is even faded. Ruiz gotta try some real threats. Kownacki matchup is stiil a dream fight, it will be a bloody pudding massacre, 100% fun to watch.

[greg]

..the dude never grew up..still looks mentally fragile..

[candyslim]

Did anybody think Ruiz was going to lose this fight even before it started?

Not I. This isn't even remotely surprising although a points decision (for Ruiz) wouldn't have surprised me either.

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I liked Ruiz calling out Kownacki after the fight.

That would be a very good contest indeed.

[Cent0089]

I liked Ruiz calling out Kownacki after the fight.

That would be a very good contest indeed.

loser of that fight must cut 30 lbs of weight.

[Rob3_142]

I liked Ruiz calling out Kownacki after the fight.

That would be a very good contest indeed.

Yeah I'd take that. Kownacki though after some tasty exchanges. Rounds 5-6.

[candyslim]

Ruiz v Kownacki would be an excellent fight but Kownacki may not want to risk his shot at Wilder which isn't far off I suspect.

[DrDuke]

Ruiz v Kownacki would be an excellent fight but Kownacki may not want to risk his shot at Wilder which isn't far off I suspect.

It's difficult to say, how close he is. Fury and Whyte/Rivas winner gotta be closer. So Kownacki is better to fight someone decent, than taking some no risk affair, which will be beneficial only for the zero in the losses column. Kownacki-Ruiz next is an excellent option for everyone: for them two and for the fans.

[candyslim]

I reckon Kownacki is well ahead of Whyte and will remain so whether he beats Rivas or not.

[chinarich]

I reckon Kownacki is well ahead of Whyte and will remain so whether he beats Rivas or not.

In what possible way is Kownacki well ahead of Whyte?