Ruiz/Wilder

[mromano]

If Wilder has anything left in his body to give and he has the desire to continue on, he would crush Ruiz. Ruiz is tailor made for Wilder. Wilder KO 2 Ruiz.

[Jsmooth9876]

Wilder is damaged goods, I wouldn't count anyone out against him at this point

[Marchegiano]

Not likely. Fury and Usyk are obviously top 2 guys in division, I would say Sanchez could be N. 3. I would rate Wilder as N. 4.

Yes...Fury...who by his own narrative nearly lost thanks to relying on anything but bombs then proceeded to learn the art of bombing, on purpose, to knock out the guy who got closest to beating him.

I don't see Tyson Fury's story as a big win for boxing in the boxing vs punching debate bud.

Usyk's only 2 by belt merit and you know it. He's tied Ruiz jr himself.....ooo.... There was a time when Andy was "top 2" by default also. If this fight comes off will he even be favorite?

[Marchegiano]

Said Wilder when he was knocked out cold.

My name is Marchegiano not Wilder.

[GhostofDempsey]

I think Wilder catches him with a few right hands that Ruiz won't get up from. I want to see Wilder vs Joe Joyce. Parker would be another good option. I still think Ajagba vs. Wilder would be a good scrap for as long as it lasts. Both coming off losses.

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

I highly doubt it, Ruiz would absolutely be the favorite right now. Wilder was just brutally stopped in back to back fights by light punching Fury. Lol why would be be the favorite against someone like Ruiz?

If you look at the prospective odds for Joshua-Wilder. It’s 4/6 AJ, 6/5 Wilder. Joshua was still a 1/3 favourite against Ruiz despite Ruiz dropping him 4 times in the previous fight. Wilder would definitely be the favourite with the bookies.

Ruiz is a C level fighter at best man, aside from an upset win over AJ, who else has he ever beat? I know people like to sh** on Wilder’s resume but he does have 3 wins over guys ranked top 5. Aside from AJ, Ruiz has never even beat a top 10 HW.

[medic5678]

My name is Marchegiano not Wilder.

It's an expression. There's no name confusion.

[PeepeePoopooMan]

I would be surprised if it didn't happen next year. Another pbc trash fight on ppv with a black wearing a Sombrero beating a big underdog mexican.

[Szef]

I really don't think Ruiz has **** for Deontay. Slow fat plodder creeping in catching shots...not much else gonna happen. Wilder needs a win, he won't be ****ing around with his next scalp and Ruiz's only chance is if Wilder stays still or gets close, neither of which are very Wilder to do.


What's the excitement here? Ruiz might maybe connect with a looping overhand while Wilder throws that straight right?

He has good combos and fights on the front foot. That's more than enough for Wilder.

[billeau2]

But why do the fight now when nothing is at stake when you can wait for a title to become available. They're very close to being the top two WBC contenders. Why ruin the plan now and do the fight before there's a title on the line or at least a title shot on the line?

I have a theory here: I think both guys think the other guy is "easy money." Wilder knows Ruiz doesn't play hide and seek in the ring... So he will get opportunities, and will not have to try to find Ruiz. Ruiz has confidence in his chin and knows he can outbox and in his estimation, knock Wilder out with his own heavy hands.

Ruiz has the quickest hands in the division and he is usually defensively responsible with decent foot speed. Wilder just has to come in lighter than last time imo. Good fight.