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

[Ruthless-RKO]

Any other undercard news apart from the Taylor unification??

Soon. Nothing yet.

[Coco]

Ruiz isn't a bad fighter, a very decent replacement, but because of his size the critics will slaughter Joshua whatever happens.

[Boxerbeetle]

What a garbage show. Only 1 month to go.

[aidenp25]

I’ve got tickets for this, I remember when it was originally announced it was meant to be a stacked card full of British fighters in world class fights, & so far it’s nothing like that

[Ruthless-RKO]

Ruiz isn't a bad fighter, a very decent replacement, but because of his size the critics will slaughter Joshua whatever happens.

I really hope it's a good fight, and people give Ruiz some credit.

If Joshua streamrolls him, then so be it. But I don't think that will happen. Ruiz has more skill than Miller.

[SamWise72]

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

He's not going to get there in 5 weeks though, is he? He's certainly far from the worst opponent. He'll try to win, he'll move in and throw punches. If he was in any kind of shape, he'd make it interesting.

[oogiebe]

Ruiz couldn't win with Panama Lewis in his corner and the magic brown bottle and plaster of paris inside his gutted gloves.

[fistic mystic]

It's a shame that people are holding Ruiz's appearance against him. It was said during the broadcast of his last fight (against Dimitrenko) that he's lost 80 pounds since his professional debut. He's done a lot of work to earn his 32-1 record and a title shot.

[oogiebe]

It's a shame that people are holding Ruiz's appearance against him. It was said during the broadcast of his last fight (against Dimitrenko) that he's lost 80 pounds since his professional debut. He's done a lot of work to earn his 32-1 record and a title shot.

The boy can fight. But you have to expect criticism of one's physique in today's fight world. Folks know you don't have to be an Adonis to fight well, but Ruiz is not like Kownacki or even Gorman. He's fat on top of a natural tendency to be fat. And jiggly.

[Ruthless-RKO]

The boy can fight. But you have to expect criticism of one's physique in today's fight world. Folks know you don't have to be an Adonis to fight well, but Ruiz is not like Kownacki or even Gorman. He's fat on top of a natural tendency to be fat. And jiggly.

For 1 month notice.. Fighters like Ortiz who have turned down the offer. You cant get better than Ruiz.

That's my opinion.

I rate Ruiz.

[oogiebe]

For 1 month notice.. Fighters like Ortiz who have turned down the offer. You cant get better than Ruiz.

That's my opinion.

I rate Ruiz.

Hard to find a better replacement for sure.

[Onetimeonly]

Hard to find a better replacement for sure.

Strangely, I'd be amped up for hunter/Ruiz now. Lol

[oogiebe]

Strangely, I'd be amped up for hunter/Ruiz now. Lol

I'd take that one. Interesting and competitive fight. I'd take Hunter.

[Onetimeonly]

I'd take that one. Interesting and competitive fight. I'd take Hunter.

Me too, and it would be a nice forum battle.

[HeavyHitters]

Vegas wasn't even taking bets on Douglas.

Yes, but Vegas was, of course, way wrong! I seriously doubt they did much research on Buster before this bout.

[oogiebe]

Yes, but Vegas was, of course, way wrong! I seriously doubt they did much research on Buster before this bout.

I corrected that post as the Mirage was the casino who made the odds.

[Counter-puncher]

Strangely, I'd be amped up for hunter/Ruiz now. Lol

[Nondescript]

Ruiz is a decent opponent. Better than Povetkin at this stage. I fancied Miller to beat AJ but I can't see Ruiz pulling it off.

I have to disagree mate. Even a washed up Povetkin is better than Ruiz. I'd be surprised if Ruiz makes it past 6.

[Ricky]

I have to disagree mate. Even a washed up Povetkin is better than Ruiz. I'd be surprised if Ruiz makes it past 6.

Povetkin nearly got flattened by Price ffs. He's washed up and was only ever any good because he's spent his career juicing. He got outboxed by a blown-up Huck. At this point I'd make Povetkin a big underdog if he were to fight Ruiz.

[Wa1nuts]

Who else is on the undercard other than Callum Smith?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Who else is on the undercard other than Callum Smith?

Middleweight Austin Williams

Kell Brook..

Thing is, on the Matchroom website, they've took Smith and Brook out.

There is now less than a month for this card.

Absolute shiiiiiiiit!

Katie Taylor vs. Delfine Persoon for Undisputed title.

[Nondescript]

Povetkin nearly got flattened by Price ffs. He's washed up and was only ever any good because he's spent his career juicing. He got outboxed by a blown-up Huck. At this point I'd make Povetkin a big underdog if he were to fight Ruiz.

You have to admit though, he gave Joshua one of his toughest fights to date. He certainly got some better licks in than Parker did.

[jamamb]

Povetkin nearly got flattened by Price ffs. He's washed up and was only ever any good because he's spent his career juicing. He got outboxed by a blown-up Huck. At this point I'd make Povetkin a big underdog if he were to fight Ruiz.

and ruiz won a close fight vs a totally ancient shot to sh!t liakhovich

vs price pov just basically got caught with that one shot anyway

not that i super rate pov, but imo hes defo better then andy

[Ricky]

You have to admit though, he gave Joshua one of his toughest fights to date. He certainly got some better licks in than Parker did.

True but Povetkin thumps harder than Parker and AJ isn't that hard to hit in truth. it's a shame Miller got busted, i fancied him to beat AJ. The stand-in was always going to be a no-hoper once Ortiz essentially admitted he's full of the juice too - so Andy Ruiz imo is as good as an opponent available. Probably makes top 10 at this point.

[Nondescript]

True but Povetkin thumps harder than Parker and AJ isn't that hard to hit in truth. it's a shame Miller got busted, i fancied him to beat AJ. The stand-in was always going to be a no-hoper once Ortiz essentially admitted he's full of the juice too - so Andy Ruiz imo is as good as an opponent available. Probably makes top 10 at this point.

I agree on Miller. I thought that Miller would have given Joshua a tough night because of his high output and size and durability.

Ruiz is similar style wise to Miller but I just don't know whether he'll be big enough, durable enough and has enough power to get Joshua's respect.