Speaking of heavyweight fights that don't belong on PPV, here's what Golata had to say about Ruiz. From maxboxing:

"John Ruiz is a different fighter (than Byrd)," he said. "He's much stronger. I wish it was somebody else."

Why, Golota was asked.

"Too durable," he answered. "Too good of a fighter. If I could fight somebody less I would."


This is a bunch of crap. He knows he can outbox this guy, but he's ready to give up yet again. Golata was an incredible specimine in 1996, but his skills have eroded and he's not crazy anymore. Expect a non-effort against Ruiz.

Damn, now i'm depressed... i wanted to see a beatdown. i hate john Ruiz

golota is gonna bite his ass, he is just making ruiz think he is gonna quit

thanks dan, now i feel better

It seems like there is a fine line between Golata getting pissed and handing out beat downs, and Golata getting disapointed and completley melting down and giving up.

golota is a punk and will always be one.

Speaking of heavyweight fights that don't belong on PPV, here's what Golata had to say about Ruiz. From maxboxing:

"John Ruiz is a different fighter (than Byrd)," he said. "He's much stronger. I wish it was somebody else."

Why, Golota was asked.

"Too durable," he answered. "Too good of a fighter. If I could fight somebody less I would."


This is a bunch of crap. He knows he can outbox this guy, but he's ready to give up yet again. Golata was an incredible specimine in 1996, but his skills have eroded and he's not crazy anymore. Expect a non-effort against Ruiz.


this angers me. thank you for ruining my day. I am DYING for someone to beat the **** out of Ruiz.