Will you root for Joshua or for Ruiz ?

ValMar · Post by **ValMar** » 12 Sep 2019, 13:49

Who ? Why ?

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 12 Sep 2019, 14:21

Joshua, he's my favorite heavyweight and I don't jump ship from a loss. Since you want to know and didn't ask, I'm 50, white and American.

gilgamesh · Post by **gilgamesh** » 12 Sep 2019, 14:25

Joshua because I'd still rather see Joshua vs Wilder, Joshua vs Fury than Ruiz vs either.

Enlightened-One · Post by **Enlightened-One** » 12 Sep 2019, 15:21

I’m rooting for Andy Ruiz Jr.

As much as I like AJ, his team and his fans have annoyed me with all the excuses.

It’s almost as if people are convinced Joshua threw the fight and sabotaged that fight, rather than acknowledging Andy Ruiz Jr. simply being the better man on the night.

oogiebe · Post by **oogiebe** » 12 Sep 2019, 15:24

gilgamesh wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 14:25 Joshua because I'd still rather see Joshua vs Wilder, Joshua vs Fury than Ruiz vs either.

That's how I feel. AJ in the mix is better for upcoming HW matchups than Ruiz.

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 12 Sep 2019, 15:27

oogiebe wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 15:24
gilgamesh wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 14:25 Joshua because I'd still rather see Joshua vs Wilder, Joshua vs Fury than Ruiz vs either.
That's how I feel. AJ in the mix is better for upcoming HW matchups than Ruiz.

Ruiz would be better for my boy hunter. He'd school Andy.

oogiebe · Post by **oogiebe** » 12 Sep 2019, 15:30

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 15:27
oogiebe wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 15:24

That's how I feel. AJ in the mix is better for upcoming HW matchups than Ruiz.
Ruiz would be better for my boy hunter. He'd school Andy.

Yup. You are certainly a Hunter advocate. He'd have the best chance vs Ruiz of the top four guys, it seems.

JMac · Post by **JMac** » 12 Sep 2019, 15:36

I like Ruiz. I was one of the people who picked him the 1st time by KO but at the time and I was busy with work and travel and didn't come on to explain why I felt he could do it. I remember him from the amateurs when he represented Mexico at some world tournaments. Despite his physique I liked his skill level. He looked great against the Russian/German he fought before AJ.
If he stays focused like he did last time, he will win again.

Bandog · Post by **Bandog** » 12 Sep 2019, 16:48

Onetimeonly wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 15:27
oogiebe wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 15:24

That's how I feel. AJ in the mix is better for upcoming HW matchups than Ruiz.
Ruiz would be better for my boy hunter. He'd school Andy.

I remember reading Hunter and Rivas beat Ruiz in the amateurs, but that doesn't mean too much.

I will root for Ruiz. I think the belts mean so much more to him and his family, being the first Mexican-American HW champ if I'm not mistaken. He was ready to quit boxing at one point, and in financial trouble. Besides that, UK fans of AJ almost rivaled the rabid Pac fans a few years ago.

oogiebe · Post by **oogiebe** » 12 Sep 2019, 16:50

Bandog wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 16:48
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 15:27

Ruiz would be better for my boy hunter. He'd school Andy.
I remember reading Hunter and Rivas beat Ruiz in the amateurs, but that doesn't mean too much.

I will root for Ruiz. I think the belts mean so much more to him and his family, being the first Mexican-American HW champ if I'm not mistaken. He was ready to quit boxing at one point, and in financial trouble. Besides that, UK fans of AJ almost rivaled the rabid Pac fans a few years ago.

Andy also lost to the 'great' Zhang Zhilei.

Onetimeonly · Post by **Onetimeonly** » 12 Sep 2019, 17:31

Bandog wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 16:48
Onetimeonly wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 15:27

Ruiz would be better for my boy hunter. He'd school Andy.
I remember reading Hunter and Rivas beat Ruiz in the amateurs, but that doesn't mean too much.

I will root for Ruiz. I think the belts mean so much more to him and his family, being the first Mexican-American HW champ if I'm not mistaken. He was ready to quit boxing at one point, and in financial trouble. Besides that, UK fans of AJ almost rivaled the rabid Pac fans a few years ago.

I just think hunter is significantly better. The fact that he dominated Andy in the amateurs and stopped him is just icing.

squiggy · Post by **squiggy** » 12 Sep 2019, 17:41

I just want them to settle their business clearly and make space for some good new title matchup.

Impractical Poster · Post by **Impractical Poster** » 12 Sep 2019, 19:56

May the best man win. Which will be AJ, barring another concussion...

ironbeard · Post by **ironbeard** » 12 Sep 2019, 21:48

I voted “may the best man win,” and I sincerely feel that way, but I have to root for TFKoB.

Nightmare Roy · Post by **Nightmare Roy** » 12 Sep 2019, 21:51

May the best man win and like last time he’ll win again.

Ilya Muromets · Post by **Ilya Muromets** » 13 Sep 2019, 01:35

The more I see of those two the less I care who wins, so I voted for "best man".

Ilya Muromets · Post by **Ilya Muromets** » 13 Sep 2019, 01:39

oogiebe wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 16:50
Bandog wrote: ↑12 Sep 2019, 16:48

I remember reading Hunter and Rivas beat Ruiz in the amateurs, but that doesn't mean too much.

I will root for Ruiz. I think the belts mean so much more to him and his family, being the first Mexican-American HW champ if I'm not mistaken. He was ready to quit boxing at one point, and in financial trouble. Besides that, UK fans of AJ almost rivaled the rabid Pac fans a few years ago.
Andy also lost to the 'great' Zhang Zhilei.

I didn't know that! What has become of the Chinese heavyweights?

Wiki:

Andy Ruiz:

"Pre-Olympic Tournament results
2007

Lost to Zhang Zhilei (China) 28-9

cormack · Post by **cormack** » 13 Sep 2019, 04:25

AJ of of course ..
I am British and have followed his career to date enjoying some great fights and some dull affairs for sure but thats boxing !

DrDuke · Post by **DrDuke** » 13 Sep 2019, 07:41

Let the best man win. Honestly, I more sympathize towards Ruiz, as he's a simple and straight-out fella with a true warrior spirit, but if Joshua wins fair-and-square, I'll take this fact.

dagilechia · Post by **dagilechia** » 13 Sep 2019, 11:03

i don't like Joshua anymore, mostly because of his racist tweets and silly excuses after his loss to Ruiz, also for talking śhit about LL and his childish and stupid ''g's śhit'' type of behaviour.

So i will root for Andres Ruiz.

ralph-nyc · Post by **ralph-nyc** » 13 Sep 2019, 11:19

AJ, and he will win too.

Roars Like Me · Post by **Roars Like Me** » 13 Sep 2019, 11:35

AJ, because I'm humble

I just want AJ to box well and look good doing it. If that's still not good enough than that's ok.
Ruiz will then have proven he really is class.

tennessee · Post by **tennessee** » 13 Sep 2019, 13:11

AR all day. Ruiz trainer points across ring at AJ, "that man is wanting to take all your snickers candy bars". Ding

fanman · Post by **fanman** » 15 Sep 2019, 09:22

tennessee wrote: ↑13 Sep 2019, 13:11 AR all day. Ruiz trainer points across ring at AJ, "that man is wanting to take all your snickers candy bars". Ding

lillywhite14 · Post by **lillywhite14** » 15 Sep 2019, 12:27

Prefer Ruiz as a person undoubtedly but it’ll probably be “better” for the division if Joshua won the rematch.

Let the best man win is my answer