Comments Thread For: Anthony Joshua Exercises Rematch Clause For Andy Ruiz Sequel

[BangEM]

I have always known that something was fishy in that fight.....going by your assumptions, its a great business plan for dazn and a big pay day for AJ for taking a loss.

I can bet my last money that AJ KO Ruiz brutally in rematch.

De La Hoya has delivered with Canelo but Eddie is yet to deliver. I believe they were banking on securing the Wilder fight this year but since Haymon played the joker and killed it for this year. They got desperate and decided to play another card. Now they have got something big they can ride into 2020.

Just look at how Josh was acting the whole week like he knew something was up. He has never given his belts to no one during press conference, why give it to Ruiz to pose for a picture? Then Josh came out dull and lethargic jabbing with his left arm down, throwing paws, something he never does until he has established his range and has his opponents number. He doesn’t have the best chin in the world but he has a very good chin and his recovery has never been that poor in his career. He recovers after 2rds max and whilst recovering he always go back to boxing. I didn’t even see any big shot like that in the fight, even Povetkin caught Josh with like two proper big shots and he dusted them off.

I won’t be surprised if Katie Taylor’s rematch is also on the same card. The Belgium girl was on some type of steroids because no one fights like a zombie like that coming forward for 10rds without getting tired.

[Laligalaliga]

Don’t, you might need that $2.57 you have

Lolx....that's quite funny.
Am living off the govt.

[jonnyc420]

AJ will win but at least Ruiz had his moment. He made history.

[angkag]

Well this is no surprise. Will be interesting if DAZN pushes Eddie and co to keep the rematch in the US

I don't think DAZN can push, a bit like they can't push Canelo into a 3G rematch, but they have a system of offering 'bonuses and incentives' to the relevent parties to try get their preference, so depends what sweeteners they offer. One would assume a US venue would be of a lot of value to DAZN given its marketing push into the US. So could happen.

[angkag]

Why do you bother? The fan boys are creating a rumor now. Aj threw the fight. They cant believe Ruiz mopped the floor with their hero. They are still in denial. They better pay off Andy if they dont want the same outcome again.

My favourite one is the crackhead on youtube who insists it was a fake Joshua out there.

[wrecksracer]

all of this talk about AJ throwing the fight sounds like desperate rationalizing. You can't seriously tell me that he would throw the fight to make money on the rematch. His brand is damaged now. Even if he beats Ruiz in the rematch, he still looks bad.

[BOXING-SCRIBE]

1. Ajoke will enter a rigorous cardio regimen
2. He will begin to take massive doses of CoQ10 for his small heart
3. Rematch will NOT be held outside of England. 0 chance
4. All he will have to do is go 12 rounds
5. Herb Hearn will take of the rest.
Facts.

[Laligalaliga]

[QUOTE=****EM;19803977]De La Hoya has delivered with Canelo but Eddie is yet to deliver. I believe they were banking on securing the Wilder fight this year but since Haymon played the joker and killed it for this year. They got desperate and decided to play another card. Now they have got something big they can ride into 2020.

Just look at how Josh was acting the whole week like he knew something was up. He has never given his belts to no one during press conference, why give it to Ruiz to pose for a picture? Then Josh came out dull and lethargic jabbing with his left arm down, throwing paws, something he never does until he has established his range and has his opponents number. He doesn’t have the best chin in the world but he has a very good chin and his recovery has never been that poor in his career. He recovers after 2rds max and whilst recovering he always go back to boxing. I didn’t even see any big shot like that in the fight, even Povetkin caught Josh with like two proper big shots and he dusted them off.

I won’t be surprised if Katie Taylor’s rematch is also on the same card. The Belgium girl was on some type of steroids because no one fights like a zombie like that coming forward for 10rds without getting tired.[/planner
Am convinced its all scripted....
The rematch will get the whole US, mexico and UK fans interested and trust me dazn will have over 2mil subscriptions just for the rematch.

AJ giving Ruiz his belts to hold during press conference was a bit fishy.

Eddie is a master planner tbh.

[champion4ever]

This sounds very suspect to me. I bet you that Joshua wasn't anywhere near the room when this alleged rematch clause contract was signed.

Eddie Hearn rubber stamped that rematch clause for AJ if there was ever one to begin with because Joshua said he never requested one.

What Matchroom is doing to Joshua is detrimental to his career. They are going push this kid to his limit where he won't be able to perform or be the same fighter as he was before.

AJ needs rest from all the pressure and strain, he has put his body and mind through for this bout. He needs at least a one year sabbatical from the ring, so he can return back even better and stronger than before.

Unfortunately, I believe he gets stopped again because five or six months is just not enough time to recover psychologically from the scars of a knockout loss. In addition, he has already been KO eight days prior to the KO loss to Andy Ruiz, Jr in sparring.

[BangEM]

Joshua’s defence stinks
His ability to fight inside stinks
His punch resistance really stinks
His lack of will stinks

Maybe it’s the combination of all those that makes it hard for you to put your finger on it

His defence has always been pedestrian and he uses his guard and moving out of range.

However, you can never question his recovery and will. Dillian Whyte hit him with a big left hook to the temple and he recovered really. Wladimir hit him with a lot of big shots and a hammer punch and he recovered really well apart from showing will. But Ruiz slapped him with hook shot and he was drunk all night. Something doesn’t add up unless Ruiz had stones in his gloves.

And who activates rematch clause this fast, especially with what happened 3 days when the boxer looked like he was concussed?