Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr. - 1 June 2019

[oogiebe]

One of them was. Those were the odds.

Yes the Mirage.

[Onetimeonly]

I wouldn't take Ruiz at 15-1 against Douglas and he could win that.

[keithmoonhangover]

Ruiz has nothing going for him here.

And AJ ain't Tyson. Look at Bert Cooper in the Holyfield fight, Look at AJ vs Takam. Late replacements can over perform and the boxer they face can under perform. I thought Ruiz beat Joe Parker and I think a lot of people are underrating him because of his shape. Fury carries spare weight as have many boxers over the years. I think it will be a surprisingly competitive fight while it lasts.

[Grilling Machine]

Yeah, but Fury has a height and reach advantage over everyone and works behind his jab, clinching and/or slipping more often than working up close. Ruiz doesn't have Fury's ability to lean on people at a low energy cost.

I reckon Ruiz could eat more rounds of sandwiches than Joshua if you throw a pork pie into the equation anything could happen

It ain't no pie-eating contest!

Ruiz was the first name that came to mind for me, so I'm not surprised. Like a few others, though, I felt that Miller had potential to push AJ into new territory to win. I think it would've been relatively one-sided, but I was keen to see it unfold.

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What a waste of time and money, can't believe anyone wants to stay up all night to pay twenty quid to see this shite

I’m gonna stay up to watch it, but I ain’t paying.

[Onetimeonly]

And AJ ain't Tyson. Look at Bert Cooper in the Holyfield fight, Look at AJ vs Takam. Late replacements can over perform and the boxer they face can under perform. I thought Ruiz beat Joe Parker and I think a lot of people are underrating him because of his shape. Fury carries spare weight as have many boxers over the years. I think it will be a surprisingly competitive fight while it lasts.

Cooper had power, landed a big shot and didn't even win that Rd. I think Ruiz is durable. Not expecting a quick fight, just a completely one sided one. If you give Ruiz an advantage, I'd love to hear it.

[ewenhay]

Cooper had power, landed a big shot and didn't even win that Rd. I think Ruiz is durable. Not expecting a quick fight, just a completely one sided one. If you give Ruiz an advantage, I'd love to hear it.

He might have the better chin

[Grilling Machine]

Might take a harder bodyshot? Butterbean Theory™

[Onetimeonly]

He might have the better chin

He very may well, but he has pillows in his gloves. I must admit I thought Parker was going to beat him easily. I'm still skeptical he'll show up. In an abysmal year of boxing, I'd love to be wrong. It's Miller's fault, I should lay off Andy. Big opportunity, maybe he'll give his all.

[keithmoonhangover]

Big opportunity, maybe he'll give his all.

"The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose."

[keithmoonhangover]

He will be a real tough sell to the casual. £20 to watch Joshua knock the sh!t out of a small fat guy in the middle of the night.

See that fat dude on the left? He won, easily.

[Onetimeonly]

"The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose."

Hopefully he shows up.

[keithmoonhangover]

Hopefully he shows up.

Why on earth would he not? It's the opportunity of a life time.

[Onetimeonly]

Why on earth would he not? It's the opportunity of a life time.

He's no showed many times for mental issues. Obviously they didn't carry this check, but it's far more pressure.

[keithmoonhangover]

He's no showed many times for mental issues. Obviously they didn't carry this check, but it's far more pressure.

Nerves may be a problem, as they were for AJ in the Povetkin fight,

[Onetimeonly]

Nerves are normal, pulling out late multiple times with mental issues is not.

[oogiebe]

See that fat dude on the left? He won, easily.

Sure, look at who he fought.

[samwbr]

Ruiz looks like he's just got out of the boozer, I don't see how he troubles Joshua, not got the power to keep him honest nor the skill to outbox him. Joshua should be ending this early.

[tigermoth87]

I'd love Ruiz to spark him. Even a bum can land a lucky, picture-perfect KO punch.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz - Finalized For June 1, MSG

Andy Ruiz Jr. has landed a dream world title shot at heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Saturday June 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.

Ruiz (32-1 21 KOs) can become the first ever Mexican Heavyweight World champion when he meets AJ at the vaunted Manhattan boxing mecca and comes into the bout in fine form. The 29 year old recorded his 21st KO win on his 32 fight ledger when he forced the retirement of Alexander Dimitrenko after five rounds of their clash in Carson, California ten days ago.

The Californian-based Mexican is in his second World title tilt having pushed Joseph Parker to the limit for the WBO crown in the Kiwi’s Auckland hometown in December 2016, being edged out by the finest of margins via majority decision.

Ruiz has a golden opportunity to stop Joshua’s own quest to become the undisputed king dead in it’s tracks, and the challenger believes it is his destiny to stun Joshua and become Heavyweight World champion in the Big Apple.

“The chills – I’m really excited for this fight,” said Ruiz. “There’s nervousness in me, but they’re happy nerves. This is my chance to make history, I want to be one of those greats like Chavez, Tyson, Holyfield, Lennox Lewis. I want to be in that category. Thanks to God for everything that he put in me, I just can’t wait.

“I think the fight is going toe-to-toe, two guys smashing each other’s faces. I’m going in there to throw combinations like I’ve never done before, to improve my speed. A lot of people underestimated me, and I’m used to that. My whole life people underrated me so I’m just going in there to take all. I’m not going in there scared and I’m not going in there nervous, I’m going to go in there mad and to take what’s mine.

“I think being so tall he fights like a big robot. I think with my style, my speed, my movement, I don’t think he’s fought anybody like me. It’s going to be a whole different ball game. All the guys that he’s fought, they usually run around from him. I don’t think he’s good going back. I’m going to bring the pressure, the speed, and the combinations to him.

“When I do pull out this win, everything is going to change. I’m going to bring the titles back to Mexico, it’s going to mean everything. I’m going to be able to change my whole family’s lives; my life and all my kids. It’s a win-win situation right now, but the main thing is to win the fight and make history.”

“Ruiz is a different kind of challenge but one I embrace’” said Joshua. “We have worked in the boxing gym week on week and whomever is put in front of me at Madison Square Garden on June 1 will be dispatched in style. The rent will be collected.”

“Credit to Andy Ruiz Jr. for taking on this challenge. He said he wanted to fight for the World Heavyweight championship in 2019 and immediately backed up his words when given the opportunity,” said Joseph Markowski, DAZN Executive Vice President, North America.

“We’re also very happy to be working with a true champion like AJ, who told us he would fight anyone put in front of him – even on short notice. Clearly, he is a man of character who is committed to his craft, as well as his partners and the legions of fans traveling in from the UK to watch his US debut.”

Adam Smith, Head of Sky Sports Boxing, said: “Andy Ruiz Jr has snatched the golden ticket for a clash with Britain’s unified champion Anthony Joshua and he’ll bring fast hands, World Heavyweight championship experience - and a more proven pedigree than Jarrell Miller.

“When I saw Anthony in camp last week his message was clear, ‘Line them all up!’ He really wants to dominate the division and Ruiz Jr is the first man in his way.

“It will be an absolutely thrilling night on Sky Sports Box Office as AJ makes his US debut in the iconic Madison Square Garden - and the incredible Katie Taylor bids to become the undisputed world Lightweight champion!”

Joshua and Ruiz clash on a huge night of action at Madison Square Garden with Irish sensation Katie Taylor clashing with Delfine Persoon for the undisputed Women’s World Lightweight championship – with more undercard fights to be announced shortly.

[Ruthless-RKO]

Ruiz said he is difficult to beat when he's around 245 lbs

[SAPFO]

Ruiz said he is difficult to lift when he's around 245 lbs

Fixed

[NoScoutingReports]

[aidenp25]

Any other undercard news apart from the Taylor unification??

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