Andy Ruiz Jr. is a PBC fighter and his media communications and contract negotiations will inevitably be driven by the mysterious Al Haymon.Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑10 Aug 2019, 12:41 Anyone else find it strange Ruiz hasn’t posted anything on his social media? To announce the fight?
When was he only 20 pounds overweight? He'll be pushing 300 for the rematch.Quantrax wrote: ↑12 Aug 2019, 16:25I wasn't talking about aesthetics, in fact it's odd that you took that as the point I was making.Enlightened-One wrote: ↑12 Aug 2019, 16:20
A fighter should focus their efforts on attaining their physical athletic prime rather than focussing their efforts on achieving a certain aesthetic appearance.
Ruiz Jr. seemed far more overweight during his teenage years, so perhaps there are limits to how “ripped” he’s capable of becoming, and I’m guessing that it would be impossible for him to achieve a physique like the prime versions of Kenny Norton or Evander Holyfield.
To be fair, Andy Ruiz Jr’s engine seemed vastly superior than the bodybuilding physique of AJ... and that fact shouldn’t be underappreciated.
The point is that his stamina and agility would surely improve if he wasn't 20 pounds overweight.
Maybe it would but maybe it wouldn’t. Ruiz Jr’s physique is clearly misleading.Quantrax wrote: ↑12 Aug 2019, 16:25I wasn't talking about aesthetics, in fact it's odd that you took that as the point I was making.Enlightened-One wrote: ↑12 Aug 2019, 16:20
A fighter should focus their efforts on attaining their physical athletic prime rather than focussing their efforts on achieving a certain aesthetic appearance.
Ruiz Jr. seemed far more overweight during his teenage years, so perhaps there are limits to how “ripped” he’s capable of becoming, and I’m guessing that it would be impossible for him to achieve a physique like the prime versions of Kenny Norton or Evander Holyfield.
To be fair, Andy Ruiz Jr’s engine seemed vastly superior than the bodybuilding physique of AJ... and that fact shouldn’t be underappreciated.
The point is that his stamina and agility would surely improve if he wasn't 20 pounds overweight.
Fair point, It is possible to be fat and fit be my point.
Actually swimmers generally have a higher (but not a high) %fat as compared to other athletes like track and field. It gives them some buoyancy.
Definitely, I've resembled that remark. But I was never more fit fat than I was fit.
What do you mean by that?
yeah, to a lot of people it's the last fight that counts...like they say "the winner takes it all, the loser's standing small..."margaret thatcher wrote: ↑24 Aug 2019, 09:58 Ya, interested to see if Ruiz is on form again. A lot of people forget he has quite the history of mediocre/lacklustre showings. Bit of an up and down fighter, so let's see if he brings it again.
I think AJ winning is better for boxing in the long run. AJ vs Fury/Wilder is much more interesting to me than Ruiz.
Not sure if AJ wins, but it's definitely true a lot of people have totally overlooked Ruiz's history of inconsistence and past mediocre showings.
I think it (inconsistency) has more to do with his past promotional issues and change of trainers. Robles seems to be in sync with Ruiz, unless the AJ fight was a fluke. We'll find out in December.margaret thatcher wrote: ↑30 Aug 2019, 16:20Not sure if AJ wins, but it's definitely true a lot of people have totally overlooked Ruiz's history of inconsistence and past mediocre showings.
Great point and something to keep an eye on.margaret thatcher wrote: ↑30 Aug 2019, 16:28 He was inconsistent when he was firmly signed by Top Rank, well before he was dropped/bought out. And he'd had a great title opportunity before, and while he fought respectably he still lose to Parker and really showed no hints of being an elite HW. He looked good vs AJ but that's just one case of a top level win. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he wins again, but then it wouldn't surprise me at all if he's true to past form and proves to be a one hit wonder.
