If Ruiz picks his title opponent like Wilder has, how long does he keep his belts?

pound per pound · Post by **pound per pound** » 04 Jun 2019, 20:41

jamamb · Post by **jamamb** » 04 Jun 2019, 23:09

what would andys record be vs dws challengers, im thinking an 'on' ruiz could beat the first 6 but then run into trouble

molina
duhaupas
szpilka
arreola
washington
stiverne (rematch)
ortiz
fury
breazeal

the abc rankings have enough crap for a soolid fighter to cherry pick weak opposition, im guessing theyd be looking to align that belt with wilder though if an aj rematch didnt happen

Finkel · Post by **Finkel** » 05 Jun 2019, 00:05

Not so sure.

It was harsh on Fury when the IBF stripped him. But I can't see why they would be leniant with Ruiz if he doesn't face Pulev this calendar year.

If I was Pulev I would be pushing for it. He will make far more money if he has a belt.

HomicideHenry · Post by **HomicideHenry** » 05 Jun 2019, 00:06

He could beat 8 out of the listed 9.

I don't think he could beat Fury though.

punchoutsb · Post by **punchoutsb** » 05 Jun 2019, 00:15

Of that list he wouldn’t beat Fury or Ortiz. I’d favor Pulev against him but who knows—I’m more than willing to say Ruiz may be better than I give him credit for.

KiwiRider · Post by **KiwiRider** » 05 Jun 2019, 01:54

Ever since his loss to Parker, Andy has been desperate for some redemption.
If having the belts gave him the power to make that rematch, I think he would lose again. But I would totally respect him for doing it.
Other than that, I don't know of anyone else he has been calling out.