Andy Ruiz Jr. retracts ‘not going to UK’ statement after Dillian Whyte news

[Robbie Barrett]

World heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. decided to backtrack on his initial reaction to the news Dillian Whyte is facing trouble over a possible failed drugs test.

Ruiz took to social media to respond to Mayweather Promotions’ Leonard Ellerbe, who had given his immediate thoughts on the reports. “In my opinion, if this s*** is factual about Whyte, if I’m Andy Ruiz (then) I’m going nowhere near the UK for the rematch with Joshua,” he said, adding: “Don’t do it Andy!” In an exchange with world champion Julian Williams, Ellerbe went further in response to ‘J Rock’ saying: “Dillian Whyte popped dirty and was still allowed to fight. Whoever let that happen is way outta bounds. Especially after what just happened to the kid Maxim (Dadashev) on ESPN. Two black eyes for boxing in two days.” Ellerbe replied: “Yo J, that some bulls***. That s*** smells bad but the truth will come out very soon.”

Addressing the situation, Ruiz snapped: “I’m not going to the UK for the rematch! “At the end of the day, I just want a fair playing ground. The fact that Rivas had no idea about it is a bit sketchy. I will and want to fight AJ next – no ifs or maybes about that.”

A short time later, Ruiz retracted what seemed a final statement on the matter, by saying: “I love everyone’s passion for boxing on twitter. “I appreciate the people who can argue without insulting those are the people I will always reply to. It’s all love. “Whether the fight happens in the UK or the USA it will be another epic fight.”

Madison Square Garden remains the favorite to host Ruiz v Joshua II over Cardiff in the UK.

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[FeFist]

Reminded of the contract he signed eh?

[stellen]

That fat ass mexican will do exactly as he is told. If not then his belts are gone and another chump will fight AJ for them in cardiff.

[REDEEMER]

So Ruiz want the fight in the states where VADA would have cleared Whyte ? Not the alleged positive test that UKAD found ? Ha

Well Andy you know what they say anyway ,wish in one hand and S ……T in the other ,you cannot void the contract that's signed.

[THEFRESHBRAWLER]

That fat ass mexican will do exactly as he is told. If not then his belts are gone and another chump will fight AJ for them in cardiff.

You UK fans have said some pretty harsh things about Mexicans since Ruiz beat AJ.

[_original_]

That fat ass mexican will do exactly as he is told. If not then his belts are gone and another chump will fight AJ for them in cardiff.

lol your boy got slumped on his grand USA debut. Big Daddy Andy calls the shots now.

[Mister Wolf]

Guess he got brought back to reality.

[Bmore18]

So Ruiz want the fight in the states where VADA would have cleared Whyte ? Not the alleged positive test that UKAD found ? Ha

Well Andy you know what they say anyway ,wish in one hand and S ……T in the other ,you cannot void the contract that's signed.

Apparently VADA didn't clear Whyte according to Donovan, this is all so wierd

[R_Walken]

If I was Ruiz I wouldn’t go to the UK for the rematch

Make the rematch in the States

He won the fight essentially on Neutral Ground , Why the f.uck would you reward the loser by going to his Hone Court and allow him him to have all the advantages( Crowd /Judges /Ref)

AJ Lost in the States he should try and win the straps back in the States

Or was that a 1 time thing for AJ and now it’s back to the Ill only fight in the UK because I fight for the UK fans Type sh.it

[redmish]

You UK fans have said some pretty harsh things about Mexicans since Ruiz beat AJ.

Some UK fans have, not all. Ruiz won the fight fair and square and deserves to call at least some shots regarding the rematch. In my opinion any rematch should be fought where the winner of the first fight chooses.