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Imagine if back in May of this year, alot of us were saying "Joshua better not trade with Ruiz or he's going to get kayoed" . And yet now that seems to be the majority opinion going into the rematch.

Seamus wrote: ↑05 Dec 2019, 17:37 Imagine if back in May of this year, alot of us were saying "Joshua better not trade with Ruiz or he's going to get kayoed" . And yet now that seems to be the majority opinion going into the rematch.

Good point. Their first fight obviously elevated Ruiz in most of our eyes and I’d certainly include myself in that. Seems a bit daft in hindsight as I knew Ruiz had fast hands and I didn’t think Joshua was especially robust and and that he clearly shows when he’s hurt. I did under estimate how nimble Ruiz was on his feet though and that played a significant role

The poll for this fight seems wrong to me.
I would think the KO/TKO would be about even, and Ruiz to lead a points decision vote because he is a lot busier.
Interesting.

I’ve opened the poll if anyone wants to change their votes

I've voted AJ points but I am not confident...

Tomorrow's weigh in will give a good indication of the game plan

kbackup408 wrote: ↑05 Dec 2019, 18:33 I've voted AJ points but I am not confident...

Tomorrow's weigh in will give a good indication of the game plan

The booking of Luis Pabon as ref has already confirmed the game plan. Re-watch Wladimir/Povetkin. Or some mince defrosting.

Tuan_Jim wrote: ↑05 Dec 2019, 18:45

kbackup408 wrote: ↑05 Dec 2019, 18:33 I've voted AJ points but I am not confident...

Tomorrow's weigh in will give a good indication of the game plan

The booking of Luis Pabon as ref has already confirmed the game plan. Re-watch Wladimir/Povetkin. Or some mince defrosting.

yes mate - I guess you are right will be interesting I don't mind a 36minute jab fest

Tom Little looks like a Big KOby1 in waiting.

Whyte looks pretty fat. Wach not much better.

In profile Whyte looked pregnant! At one time, several KOs ago, Wach could probably have upset a Whyte in this condition.

Tuan_Jim wrote: ↑06 Dec 2019, 09:36 In profile Whyte looked pregnant! At one time, several KOs ago, Wach could probably have upset a Whyte in this condition.

He was fleshy v Rivas, and that was 254.. he's now 271ish?

Povetkin looks in slightly better shape than he was for Huggy Fury. Hunter Jr has a bit of star quality about him I think. God I wish Mike 'the Bounty' Hunter were alive and in his son's camp. He'd bring some comedy to proceedings.

Roars Like Me wrote: ↑06 Dec 2019, 09:40

Tuan_Jim wrote: ↑06 Dec 2019, 09:36 In profile Whyte looked pregnant! At one time, several KOs ago, Wach could probably have upset a Whyte in this condition.

He was fleshy v Rivas, and that was 254.. he's now 271ish?

If Wach sticks around it could get interesting late.

is he 235 pounds??

283

Joshua 237! His lightest in many, many years.

Ruiz kept his vest on and has weighed 283!!!

280 pounds????

Jesus what did he weigh for the last fight, Ruiz ?

Holy smokes, Ruiz has come in heavy!!!!!!!

HIs video blog was no bluff, he’s not really been training this dude

MightyWarrior wrote: ↑06 Dec 2019, 09:46 Jesus what did he weigh for the last fight, Ruiz ?

He was 268 in the first fight, over a stone heavier now !!
AJ is almost a stone lighter.

Looks like Ruiz cashing out here weighing 20 stone + obviously not taken this serious how can he put a stone on with all this notice ?

Is this now a Buster Douglas - Holyfield situation? We’re the pictures showing a slim Ruiz photoshopped? Joshua must be very happy right now.

Ruiz 3 stone heavier than AJ? Have i heard that right?