Check out AJ's new physique

[Ray*]

That’s a good look.

[Motorcity Cobra]

You're using this photo as hard evidence of drugs use?

Not your best work.

Your quote is from my topic asking how do we know AJ isn't "cleared to fight". This pic is evidence that maybe he got caught and stopped using and he's "cleared to fight"

[Articulateboxin]

Bet he don't look that different in the ring on fight night.

What really should be said is "Look at AJ's new lighting"

I think this is the most sensible post in the thread so far

I was listening to a ruiz interview a few days ago and he's like people saw the Michael Hunter picture and were messaging me saying omg you lost so much weight, when he was actually weighing the same as he had prior.

We can discuss this when we see what the scales reveal I guess!

[man down]

He looks pretty big here.

[Bogotazo]

Definitely a more "natural" boxer's look, let's see if it helps him move and be more fluid defensively. Tall order for 6 months.

[j0zef]

Don't think it matters what his physique is. In his previous form, he was successful against world-caliber fighters, some of which are better than Ruiz.

He didn't get outboxed against Ruiz. You can argue that he either collapsed mentally, or that Ruiz literally hit a very lucky shot on the temple which threw off his equilibrium.

Only thing that matters is how he will be mentally, and we have absolutely no idea until he gets into the ring. He can be in the best shape of his life and have nightmares come flooding over him, or he can conquer them. Time will tell.

[Rusty Tromboni]

He went from looking like 2001 Barry Bonds to Rookie Barry Bonds.

Post of the Year.

[deathofaclown]

looks more like a boxer, maybe he wont be so stiff

I would’ve thought it’s more of a technique thing, but maybe it’ll help a bit

Tim Bradley was built like a tank but not stuff, although he was a much smaller person but it’s all relative.

[man down]

Good play by play

[BWC]

Long overdue imho. His quickness, stamina, and reflexes were suffering badly with all the bulk..