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

[pablothunder]

I'd put it behind Douglas-Tyson. The old 42-1 stunner.

This was about 25-1.

I got 16/1.
Odds I had on Ruiz in round 6 were 175/1. think round 7 was same.

[oogiebe]

He better ask Hearn if he's uncertain. If he's still on speaking terms with his promoter.

LMFAO! if Hearn is like Don King, he'll be pushing Whyte now.

[SenorPipino]

Good question. I would think the champ always gets the rematch clause. And is it immediate, or can Ruiz fight someone else first.

I'd like to know.

Ruiz would probably prefer to milk a couple of defenses first and make some nice money.

Ruiz-Kownascki anyone?

[sturm vogel]

A man loosing on his feet, David Price did that also. Price also fights under English association.

[sturm vogel]

I'd like to know.

Ruiz would probably prefer to milk a couple of defenses first and make some nice money.

Ruiz-Kownascki anyone?

Oh yes! That would be one whale of a fight.

[Neil Gee]

I read that one of the reasons AJ/Wilder wasn't made was AJ wouldn't accept a 50/50 split. He wanted more than Wilder. I thought it was a silly reason when I read it (the 3 belts weren't really a selling point for me, it's about who puts bums on seats) . It looks positively ludicrous now.

[punchoutsb]

LMFAO! if Hearn is like Don King, he'll be pushing Whyte now.

AJ/Whyte has got to be very high up Hearns list now. A “safe” way to make a lot of money and figure out his best next step. The titles are fair game for anybody right now.

[dickbelden]

Was there an automatic rematch clause in the contract in the event of a Ruiz win?

YES

[jamamb]

I read that one of the reasons AJ/Wilder wasn't made was AJ wouldn't accept a 50/50 split. He wanted more than Wilder. I thought it was a silly reason when I read it (the 3 belts weren't really a selling point for me, it's about who puts bums on seats) . It looks positively ludicrous now.

have u compared what there drawing power was

[sturm vogel]

AJ/Whyte has got to be very high up Hearns list now. A “safe” way to make a lot of money and figure out his best next step. The titles are fair game for anybody right now.

You really see Whyte as a safe fight now? Hearns may be calling Breazeale again.

[boxing_rocks]

Fury already proved he can.

Against who? Ruiz is not a 50-year old Klitchko.

[ironbeard]

Is Parker the emperor then?

Parker lost to AJ.

Ruiz Jr. beat the man. Ruiz Jr. has taken over as King of the boxing hill.

Denigrate him all you want. Ruiz Jr. got it done.

[punchoutsb]

You really see Whyte as a safe fight now? Hearns may be calling Breazeale again.

I meant safe for Hearn if both are his guys...but now I’m thinking Whyte isn’t with Hearn anymore...I can’t remember I don’t follow Whyte at all really.

[Gimp Mask]

UK fighters always seem to disappoint when they make their USA debut.

Joshua and Wilder have got to be kicking themselves. $100 mill...poof.

Bellew and Eddie should be on suicide watch tonight too. Apparently never learned the lesson of JuanMa-Gamboa.

[punchoutsb]

Parker lost to AJ.

Ruiz Jr. beat the man. Ruiz Jr. has taken over as King of the boxing hill.

Denigrate him all you want. Ruiz Jr. got it done.

Who made AJ the man?

No one is denigrating Ruiz, he’s just clearly not the best HW.

[sturm vogel]

Against who? Ruiz is not a 50-year old Klitchko.

Klitschko is not even 50 yet and has been retired for years. Klitschko was the world champion at the time Fury fought him. And then, after a 2 year food feast, he beat Wilder. Very impressive that Fury -that Wilder is no joke, he's the most lethal heavyweight around.

[Ruthless-RKO]

AJ needs a Manny Steward.

[ironbeard]

Who made AJ the man?

No one is denigrating Ruiz, he’s just clearly not the best HW.

Ruiz Jr. is the HW King. He took it fair and square from the man acknowledged by the VAST majority of the boxing world as the king. He now owns the majority of belts.

All your talk is just that. Ruiz Jr. conquered the HW hill. The ONLY man who has a any claim is Wilder.

How long will Ruiz Jr. hold it? Does not matter. He is the King of all of boxing right now.

[sturm vogel]

Look at the bright side: Joshua can still win the battle at Jericho.

[Ruthless-RKO]

You still laughing?

[Ruthless-RKO]

AJ can become a 2-time world champion

[punchoutsb]

Ruiz Jr. is the HW King. He took it fair and square from the man acknowledged by the VAST majority of the boxing world as the king. He now owns the majority of belts.

All your talk is just that. Ruiz Jr. conquered the HW hill. The ONLY man who has a any claim is Wilder.

How long will Ruiz Jr. hold it? Does not matter. He is the King of all of boxing right now.

You seem very emotional. Good for you, it’s nice to be passionate about things you care about

[Evander]

Still reeling from all of this.
First couple of rounds were relatively close until the 3rd when it went it off, Joshua seemed to have hurt Ruiz but didn't follow through and got clipped.
It was obvious Ruiz had ability and could crack a little, I thought Joshua could either take it and launch a full out attack or break Ruiz up with some of his weapons from the outside gradually wearing him down.
Joshua had options but couldn't deliver on them, more concerning would be his chin as he looked rattled and unsteady on his feet as Ruiz marched towards him.
I didn't expect this and was completely wrong in my assessment of the fight, got to hand it to Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz he deserved it and fought hard, took chances and gutted it out, what an upset good luck to the guy he's about to make more money than he probably ever expected in the sport.

[ironbeard]

You seem very emotional. Good for you, it’s nice to be passionate about things you care about

Historic moment. Ruiz Jr. deserves his due. His due is the crown of all of boxing.

[Ruthless-RKO]