Comments Thread For: Andy Ruiz on Facing Joshua in UK: That's Not Going To Happen!

[nick_viking]

Just run it back at MSG. If Joshua can’t avenge his loss in the states then he’ll be tainted moving forward anyway.

If it happens in the U.K., AJ wins, he might then have to go to the states for a wilder fight. Think about the extra pressure that’d put on AJ knowing he’s lost on his one trip to the states already.

I’d bite the bullet if I was AJ and just get it over with.

[MulaKO]

ahhhh Mula, my bad. You removed your avy and I didn't realize who I was talking to there haha.

I'm better with avy's than usernames lol. I was thinking "I think I know this guy..."

Lmfao
No need to excuse yourself
You know us Habitants
I just fughin noticed my avatar is gone
Pretty sure their getting close to me but I won’t go down so easy
I’ll hide out in the prairies like those two fughs until I’m ready to come back
Pedal to the metal

[Ray*]

... what purse bid?... Ruiz signed a contract with Matchroom (contract which included the rematch clause)... therefore Matchroom promotes the fight according to that contract... no purse bids here...

A lot of people are just running around with misinformation. Not sure how purse bid became one of them. Anyways we have been told that America is definitely not in the running, so am a bit disappointed with that, obviously Ruiz wouldn’t want to come to the UK. But let’s hope location wouldn’t be a problem in the end.

[Kris Silver]

Hearns been exposed as a real pillock here.

He said himself AJ wasn't fussed where the fight was.

Ruiz said all along Mexico or USA. Hearn says USA, likely UK. Eventually 2 UK venues and he'll let Ruiz know soon (how fuggin cheeky).

Ruiz meanwhile has been being firm on USA. Hearn you are getting worse dude.

[TBear]

... what purse bid?... Ruiz signed a contract with Matchroom (contract which included the rematch clause)... therefore Matchroom promotes the fight according to that contract... no purse bids here...

True but Ruiz does have other options. For example, Pulev has petitioned the IBF to make Ruiz honor his mandatory and fight him instead. If that happens it is possible one of the other sanctioning bodies may honor Joshua's contract and strip Ruiz and let Joshua fight a top contender for one of the other titles. This is just one option. If Ruiz just decides to remain firm and not fight in the UK, there will probably be one or more of sanctioning bodies that will stand behind the contract. Either way it could depend on who gives in first, Ruiz or Hearn.

[MDPopescu]

A lot of people are just running around with misinformation. Not sure how purse bid became one of them. Anyways we have been told that America is definitely not in the running, so am a bit disappointed with that, obviously Ruiz wouldn’t want to come to the UK. But let’s hope location wouldn’t be a problem in the end.

... tbh, I'm rooting for Ruiz...

... the "soft millennial" Joshua said he will take the rematch at MSG (in order to kill his ghosts...) ... Hearn never agreed to that... His only safe option is in the UK... Hearn is in turmoil right now: he has the "AJ issue", the "Whyte issue", and (last but not the least) the prospect of DAZN imminent collapse...

[MDPopescu]

... what purse bid?... Ruiz signed a contract with Matchroom (contract which included the rematch clause)... therefore Matchroom promotes the fight according to that contract... no purse bids here...

True but Ruiz does have other options. For example, Pulev has petitioned the IBF to make Ruiz honor his mandatory and fight him instead. If that happens it is possible one of the other sanctioning bodies may honor Joshua's contract and strip Ruiz and let Joshua fight a top contender for one of the other titles. This is just one option. If Ruiz just decides to remain firm and not fight in the UK, there will probably be one or more of sanctioning bodies that will stand behind the contract. Either way it could depend on who gives in first, Ruiz or Hearn.

No, man... Ruiz doesn't actually have "other options"... If he doesn't sign for the rematch (according to the initial contract), Hearn will immediately sue him for breaching a business contract and thus demanding for some huge money in liabilities... as a "business contract" trumps anything in the real world...

[Straightener]

If this rematch doesn’t go ahead because of some bullshiz technicality I’m gonna I’m gonna be pizzed

Fat little Kent is turning into a bargain booze version of canelo

[Curtis Harper]

On one hand -

I'd love for AJ to fight Andy here in America. Bash him but good and show how not only was the 1st fight a fluke, but how the location of a fight don't really matter (outside of ones mind).

On the other, I'd love for AJ to remind Andy about the contract and make him either stick to it or give up the belts. Scared about being cheated....Bltch excuse.

Go to Europe and just repeat that 4 ''knockdown'' performance.

It's THAT simple.

[kafkod]

The Whyte fiasco is obviously what Ruiz is concerned with. Dianabol and a questionable glove change. How about the italian ref for the A.J/Parker fight. Even other fighters accused the guy of shenanigans. Read below:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/boxing/2...-killed-fight/

He was saying he wouldn't fight in the UK before Whyte vs Rivas even happened. If UKAD wanted to cover up PED use by AJ they the location of the fight wouldn't matter to them.