Comments Thread For: Andy Ruiz Aims To Be First Mexican Heavyweight Champ

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BoxingScene.com recently spoke to heavyweight prospect Andy Ruiz Jr. (19-0) who will face fellow unbeaten prospect Joe Hanks (21-0) on July 27th in Macau, China. The fight will take place on the undercard of 2 time Olympic Gold medalist Zou Shiming's (1-0) second professional fight which is against Jesus Ortega (3-1).

Ruiz's most recent fight took place on June 8th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The Mexican fighter blasted out Carl Davis less than a minute into the fight to secure the fight against Hanks. Ruiz said that everything went according to plan.
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[gingerbreadman]

If he were 2 inches taller I'd say he could have done it with a good strength and conditioning coach, he's got the skills and his hand speed's remarkable. As it is he's probably too small.

[apocalypto]

By the time ruiz gets his first title shot the klits will be long gone so he has a great chance to accomplish this feat. He has the fastest hands in the heavy weight division with boxing skills

[deanrw]

I just hope he gets himself in shape. He is amazing to watch. Great Fluid Punches and speed

[Mr. Fantastic]

What are some fights to watch on this guy? Against someone decent.

[bose]

He need to build more muscle but leave the mass. He looks to be a very solid fighter. I would even say he is more skilled than Arreola. Not sure if he hits harder than Arreola but i have no doubt Ruiz if he keeps improving like he is doing, he going to fight for the title and he may have a great chance of winning by the time he is ready. So close with Arreola and now to my surprise here comes Ruiz, best of luck to him. I still remember Garcia can't remember his first name.

[nycsmooth]

I like Ruiz very much ,BUT, w/those terribly quick hands & good power, he needs more strength and tone/muscle...he 's still 2 heavy...better opposition 2 get him into bouts beyond 5 rounds will help...he's got a shot @ a title once the klitches are gone...good match 4 him would b vs Chambers...