I was wrong about Andy Ruiz

You are not the only one so no fuss, I didn’t think he would win. For whatever reason I just didn’t think Joshua would stop him. I thought he would give a better account of himself and he would get robbed on the score cards. Some people picked against him just because they hate Joshua and his promoter, they called Ruiz a bum, this were people who actually had what I believe was a good boxing knowledge, if you give Ruiz a chance then you are a “Hearnlite” or whatever they call you. So you are cautious to pick him not to be labelled as taking in the Eddie Hearn sales pitch about how dangerous Ruiz was and about how he was worried for Joshua. Was a shocked he stopped Joshua in the 7th? Yes but I wasn’t shocked that he beat Joshua. I watch a couple of his fights especially he Joe Hank one, I watch his fight wit Parker and Parker interview just before this fight. I watch a documentary on his background and him fighting from a young lad in Mexico and I thought this guy actually has a good amateur background. Still didn’t think he was good enough to beat Joshua doe ��.

That fight just showed the inexperience and stiffness of Joshua. I was a big AJ fan. Love to see a phoenix rise from the ashes, same reason I like Fury. And AJ seemed like he could move pretty well Vs Klitschko but I forgot the Klit is pretty stiff. Even Parker gave him problems. And now his chin is questionable and his power. Ruiz Vs AJ will be an interesting rematch but I count on AJ. Still his flaws are worrying. Fury Vs Wilder 2 will be great For me, Wilder is number one. Despite my support for AJ and Fury Fury Wilder 2 will be a crack er both have improved, I think Wilders extra 10+lbs of muscle vs Brazile was a good thing for him and Fury will be in better shape too. Despite Furys skill Im not sure he still has the power to break Wilder down and I think Wilder will catch him, but earlier.

I dont feel bad lol, I just want to add my 5c and give Ruiz his props. Im normally fairly astute at picking results

That fight just showed the inexperience and stiffness of Joshua. I was a big AJ fan. Love to see a phoenix rise from the ashes, same reason I like Fury. And AJ seemed like he could move pretty well Vs Klitschko but I forgot the Klit is pretty stiff. Even Parker gave him problems. And now his chin is questionable and his power. Ruiz Vs AJ will be an interesting rematch but I count on AJ. Still his flaws are worrying. Fury Vs Wilder 2 will be great For me, Wilder is number one. Despite my support for AJ and Fury

Im not a regular poster or anything but feel better about admitting I failed to sufficiently recognise Andy Ruiz's qualities as his pendulous belly and burgeoning man breasts got in the way He is a natural fighter who has been boxing since age 7 and his composure and patience on the biggest stage against a big puncher really impressed me. His experience really showed. I knew he had quick hands and was pretty durable and fit but his ability to carry out his plan really impressed me. He wasnt phased by the occasion or being knocked down, he was inspired, the way he kept countering Joshua and stayed on him really impressed. Joshuas jab was pathetic but he was so wary of Ruiz I’ve been a boxing fan since a little child. I knew nothing about Ruiz and never even saw him fight Parker, which is rare for me. I don’t put much stock on physiques unless someone looks off compared to their norm. My Twin guaranteed me that Ruiz was gonna do better than everyone expected. When Ruiz came in heavier for this fight and said it was on purpose in case AJ leaned on him, I thought it was an excuse. I thought maybe he was already celebrating the paycheck with bbqs. He was definitely sucking in his tummy at the weigh in. I did notice he had sum muscle under there though. He did get dropped early, and maybe if AJ didn’t exchange things woulda been different. But Ruiz showed a chin, and skill and resolve. But AJ looked bad after he got hurt. Before that he was good enough to drop Ruiz. We’re getting a rematch but I’d rather see Ruiz vs others actually. Unless u held AJ in massive high esteem I wouldn’t feel too bad. The more u see the more u learn.

I was somewhat familiar with Andy Ruiz as Im a Joe Parker fan so was aware of his toughness and conditioning and sound fundemental skill, nowhere did I see significant punching power though, vs Parker or Dimitrenko. His composure is what impressed me the most, he wasnt phased at all, he just took every opportunity to get inside the larger mans reach and get off combos I hope he smashes Joshua in the rematch but I hope its not in London, it was remarkable how inept and vulnerable Joshua was in his first time fighting away from home. A true champ performs anywhere.

Im not a regular poster or anything but feel better about admitting I failed to sufficiently recognise Andy Ruiz's qualities as his pendulous belly and burgeoning man breasts got in the way He is a natural fighter who has been boxing since age 7 and his composure and patience on the biggest stage against a big puncher really impressed me. His experience really showed. I knew he had quick hands and was pretty durable and fit but his ability to carry out his plan really impressed me. He wasnt phased by the occasion or being knocked down, he was inspired, the way he kept countering Joshua and stayed on him really impressed. Joshuas jab was pathetic but he was so wary of Ruiz I didn't really know who Ruiz was either until AJ fought him and I agree he is a natural fighter with quick hands decent chin and seems like a very chill guy. I'm abit embarrassed that I picked against Ruiz pretty much because I knew nothing about him and with his body shape I thought their was no-chance do I picked AJ by early k/o. It taught me never to judge someone by how they look. I think Ruiz quashed alot of stereo-types.

Im not a regular poster or anything but feel better about admitting I failed to sufficiently recognise Andy Ruiz's qualities as his pendulous belly and burgeoning man breasts got in the way He is a natural fighter who has been boxing since age 7 and his composure and patience on the biggest stage against a big puncher really impressed me. His experience really showed. I knew he had quick hands and was pretty durable and fit but his ability to carry out his plan really impressed me. He wasnt phased by the occasion or being knocked down, he was inspired, the way he kept countering Joshua and stayed on him really impressed. Joshuas jab was pathetic but he was so wary of Ruiz Joshua was so confused and flustered, he wanted his corner to fight for him.

He was national amateur champion in México as other champions like Canelo, Valdez, Gallo Estrada, Miguel Berchelt. He has quick hands and he know how to fight with bigger guys