Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Chris Arreola - May 1, 2021

[margaret thatcher]

from looking at the pics, ruiz defo looked fatter for the final presser photos for the aj rematch. defo seems to have lost weight from that

looks more like he did for the first fight, at a slim 268

my guess is he weighs somewhere around 265. considering his biggest win came around 268, he may think his weight should hover around that mark id guess

Andy said he weighed 257lbs about ten days ago. He expects to be weighing in the region of 255lbs this weekend.

10lbs only represents 3% of Andy's body weight, so I think that he'll look similar to photos taken when he was 265lbs, regardless as to whether he actually weighed 255lbs or 275lbs.... if you know what I mean.

Anything in the 250s would be a good progress for him given what he weighed in AJ 2. When he was 255 vs Parker he still ran outta gas and had a lot of excess weight, so he should try to keep dropping that flab and get into the 240s for his next one after this.

[margaret thatcher]

he should fight wearing one of those boxing skirts, let's be honest, those legs are fcking amazing

[Enlightened-One]

from looking at the pics, ruiz defo looked fatter for the final presser photos for the aj rematch. defo seems to have lost weight from that

looks more like he did for the first fight, at a slim 268

my guess is he weighs somewhere around 265. considering his biggest win came around 268, he may think his weight should hover around that mark id guess

Andy said he weighed 257lbs about ten days ago. He expects to be weighing in the region of 255lbs this weekend.

10lbs only represents 3% of Andy's body weight, so I think that he'll look similar to photos taken when he was 265lbs, regardless as to whether he actually weighed 255lbs or 275lbs.... if you know what I mean.

Anything in the 250s would be a good progress for him given what he weighed in AJ 2. When he was 255 vs Parker he still ran outta gas and had a lot of excess weight, so he should try to get into the 230s after this fight

Andy definitely needs to get down to 230lbs, but has to do it VERY SLOWLY, because losing too much weight too quickly causes muscle atrophy.

It'll make him a weaker fighter.

He needs to actually forget about his weight an instead focus on training hard, getting plenty of rest and sleep, as well as eating a healthy diet.

If he can do those three simple things, day-after-day, to the point it's part of his permanent ongoing lifestyle, then he'll lose weight in a healthy manner. And as long as he maintains this lifestyle, then he shouldn't regain it either. But this process takes time and requires discipline.

If Andy did get down to 230lbs though, he'll always look a bit tubby (a bit like Tyson Fury does), because of skin elasticity. His skin won't snap back to its original shape.

So if Andy weighs around the 240 to 245lbs mark for his next outing, then we'll know he's living the right sort of lifestyle.

[brilo33]

think ruiz will ko arreola i know ruiz been doing a lot of slimmimng down just hope he hasnt changed to much what made him dangerous , i expect ruiz to hunt arreola and take him out in 6rds , though arreola is experinced never rated him

[brilo33]

Andy said he weighed 257lbs about ten days ago. He expects to be weighing in the region of 255lbs this weekend.

10lbs only represents 3% of Andy's body weight, so I think that he'll look similar to photos taken when he was 265lbs, regardless as to whether he actually weighed 255lbs or 275lbs.... if you know what I mean.

Anything in the 250s would be a good progress for him given what he weighed in AJ 2. When he was 255 vs Parker he still ran outta gas and had a lot of excess weight, so he should try to get into the 230s after this fight

Andy definitely needs to get down to 230lbs, but has to do it VERY SLOWLY, because losing too much weight too quickly causes muscle atrophy.

It'll make him a weaker fighter.

He needs to actually forget about his weight an instead focus on training hard, getting plenty of rest and sleep, as well as eating a healthy diet.

If he can do those three simple things, day-after-day, to the point it's part of his permanent ongoing lifestyle, then he'll lose weight in a healthy manner. And as long as he maintains this lifestyle, then he shouldn't regain it either. But this process takes time and requires discipline.

If Andy did get down to 230lbs though, he'll always look a bit tubby (a bit like Tyson Fury does), because of skin elasticity. His skin won't snap back to its original shape.

So if Andy weighs around the 240 to 245lbs mark for his next outing, then we'll know he's living the right sort of lifestyle.

tottaly agree it isnt beauty contest and like you say eating right and the weight will come of anyway, but to much to soon wont help the body will more than likey fight against it,

[Ruthless-RKO]

Ruiz Weighs In At 256 Pounds, Arreola A Career-Low 228½ For Fight Saturday Night

[margaret thatcher]

good job big boys

[Tony1244]

What is with Arreola's career low weight? Sick? On drugs? Or in the best shape of his life?

[oogiebe]

What is with Arreola's career low weight? Sick? On drugs? Or in the best shape of his life?

Wait, EO will be flocking to your question. Que long and winded.

[Tony1244]

What is with Arreola's career low weight? Sick? On drugs? Or in the best shape of his life?

Wait, EO will be flocking to your question. Que long and winded.

Think this is worth the PPV?

[oogiebe]

What is with Arreola's career low weight? Sick? On drugs? Or in the best shape of his life?

Wait, EO will be flocking to your question. Que long and winded.

Think this is worth the PPV?

Not for me. Parker never excites me and the matchup isn't PPV worthy and the entire card sucks. Other than that...

[KiwiRider]

What is with Arreola's career low weight? Sick? On drugs? Or in the best shape of his life?

He was in pretty good shape last time out, ya never know, a late career fairytale
We've seen it before, but Chris is as unlikely as it gets.

[Boxtune]

Arreola lost much muscle, at 228 still he looks fat as before with pencil arms and neck. Arreola that fought vitali klitchko was menacing.

[lazboy]

What is with Arreola's career low weight? Sick? On drugs? Or in the best shape of his life?

He was in pretty good shape last time out, ya never know, a late career fairytale
We've seen it before, but Chris is as unlikely as it gets.

He was. Credit to his resilience. Maybe boxing is all he knows but he’s still putting in the work.

[Enlightened-One]

Chris Arreola - a future world champion at bridgerweight?

[Ruthless-RKO]

Chris Arreola - a future world champion at bridgerweight?

Now it makes sense..

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

Chris Arreola - a future world champion at bridgerweight?

Maybe a silver title holder. He aint beating the BW GOAT

[Ruthless-RKO]

Anyone watching this?

Not buying, just watching in general?

Can do an RBR, or start it on this thread..

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

All the warning signs are there for chris

40 y/o
Fought long amateur and pro career
Decreased punch resistance
Long layoff as an old fighter
Career low weight late in career

I dont expect andy to guns guns blazing. If he did it would be a short night. I expect him to hurt chris early and often. Corner stoppage in

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

Anyone watching this?

Not buying, just watching in general?

Can do an RBR, or start it on this thread..

If im able i might look for a feed of the main event.

[Tony1244]

I saw odds listed at 23-1.

That's bizarre, isn't it? I could see 8-1 or something.

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

I saw odds listed at 23-1.

That's bizarre, isn't it? I could see 8-1 or something.

Seems high but when was the last time chris beat a top 10 ranked heavy??

[Ruthless-RKO]

Stats and Stakes

Andy Ruiz

Age: 31
Title: None
Previous Titles: WBA/IBF/WBO Heavyweight (2019)
Height: 6’2
Weight: 256 lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Imperial, California
Record: 33-2, 22 KO
Press Rankings: #4 (TBRB, Boxing News), #6 (Ring, ESPN), #7 BoxRec)
Record in Major Title Fights: 1-2, 1 KO
Last Five Opponents: 137-18-1 (.881)

Notable Outcomes, TBRB/Ring Rated Foes: Joseph Parker L12; Anthony Joshua TKO7, L12

Additional Results, Current/Former Champions/Titlists Faced: Sergey Lyakhovich UD10

vs.

Chris Arreola

Age: 40
Title/Previous Titles: None
Height: 6’3
Weight: 228 ½ lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
Hails from: Escondido, California
Record: 38-6-1, 33 KO, 3 KOBY
Press Rankings: Unrated
Record in Major Title Fights: 0-3, 3 KOBY
Last Five Opponents: 122-11-5 (.902)

Notable Outcomes, TBRB/Ring Rated Foes: Vitali Klitschko RTD by 10; Bermane Stiverne TKO by 6; Deontay Wilder RTD by 8; Adam Kownacki L12

Additional Results, Current/Former Champions/Titlists Faced: Tomasz Adamek L12; Bermane Stiverne L12

[Thomastearns]

I saw odds listed at 23-1.

That's bizarre, isn't it? I could see 8-1 or something.

Seems high but when was the last time chris beat a top 10 ranked heavy??

True, and how else are they going to entice folks to put some money down on Arreola?

Personally I think 23 - 1 is still a little mean.

Aren't we expecting the new improved Andy Ruiz?

[Jeff_lacy_ko]

The best fighter chris ever beat was eric molina or maybe washed up jameel mccline

Unless im forgetting someone

He was outclassed by adamek and outboxed by stiverne. He wasnt very good at his peak - mostly an old hbo haymon hype job with a fun style and personality