Comments Thread For: Hearn: I Think I Know Where Joshua-Ruiz Rematch is Heading

[champion4ever]

Plus for those of us watching in the UK, not 100% sure but I think it's the same time zone - 1 hour difference at worst. I'm getting too old to stay awake until nearly sunrise and still be of any use in the day ahead.

Yeah, I think it will work because it will be a neutral venue; Which both sides would playing on an even playing field.

[P4Pdunny]

Man, get this sorted out already.

[harry-greb]

We all know where it is Edward.
Cardiff, Wales

[rckdees]

This is why you can’t believe a word this lying sack of $h!t says

[Straightener]

Haymon's lawyers have already been all over the initial contract. That's why Ruiz has been so confident and vocal about not fighting in the UK. It will cost Hearn a pound of flesh to have the rematch in the UK.

Even still, there is probably PED testing protocols that are being worked out or even avoided by not getting contracts signed and announcing the fight.

I still don't understand why anyone would subscribe to the notion that Ruiz is afraid to rematch Joshua. He won handily and many in boxing feel he will win again.

Yeh I don’t think Ruiz is the guy to get scared

I think it’s more to do with getting as much money possible for the rematch or keeping the rematch in the states

As long as we see the rematch in December or whatever that’s good with me

[Unidentified]

They should scrap it out in a Circle K parking lot in Fresno.

[Bronx2245]

Ruiz did Hearn a big favor, and saved his show at MSG! So now, at a minimum, he should oblige Ruiz with the venue! I haven't heard Ruiz complain about the money, which is the usual hold-up, so just fight them man in Las Vegas! What kind of Boxing Champion does NOT want to fight in Las Vegas?

[sofreshhh]

0 probability that this fight will be held in the UK. Unless they pay the champ his 50 million. Haymon isn't going to let that happen because Ruiz is not contractually obligated to do so.

[thack]

Why would he? He won the first fight pretty confidently. On top of that, he'll probably get even more money for the second fight - he can easily retire after it and be set for life

Yeah agreed for anyone to suggest he's avoiding the fight is simply ridiculous. He is favourite in a lot of people's opinion to win the rematch my own included.He didn't just beat Joshua he annihilated him and Joshua would have to learn lots of things in six months to beat him ....too many for me!
Ruiz just wants a level playing field and thinks the UK would be bias towards him here...I don't blame him.

[Jim Tom]

You give a nobody a chance then he all becomes big headed in the return fight. I hope Joshua does a good job in the rematch.