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Fighters And Excuses: “No Excuses, but……”

December 12, 2019 by James Slater

Andy Ruiz - You can almost bet your life that, when a fighter loses, be it a big name or an up-and-coming talent, he will have some excuse for having done so. Also all but guaranteed is the fact that right after you hear the words, 'I have no excuses for losing tonight,' you will hear a 'but.' Maybe it's simply the sheer pride a pro fighter has, needs to have, and maybe a losing fighter has to have a reason, or an excuse, so as to be able to live with himself and be able to retain his belief that he is the best and go back to the gym refusing to think his career is anywhere near over.

You can almost bet your life that, when a fighter loses, be it a big name or an up-and-coming talent, he will have some excuse for having done so. Also … Read more

Early Reports Say Joshua-Ruiz Rematch Will Break Sky Sports’ PPV Record

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 by James Slater

Andy Ruiz - It seems the price increase of almost a fiver did not affect buys for this past Saturday's big Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz rematch out in Saudi Arabia. According to a news piece from SportBusiness.com the fight pulled in around 1.6 million buys on Sky Sports, which (yet to be officially confirmed) would break the previous Sky Sports Box-Office record of 1.53 million which was set by the Joshua-Wladimir Klitschko fight from April of 2017.

It seems the price increase of almost a fiver did not affect buys for this past Saturday’s big Anthony Joshua-Andy Ruiz rematch out in Saudi Arabia. According to a news … Read more

Anthony Joshua ready for Oleksandr Usyk in 180 days

December 8, 2019 by Tim Compton

Andy Ruiz - Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) says he's ready to "Rock and Roll" against his WBO mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk (17-0, 13 KOs) after hearing the news that WBO president Paco Valcarcel says needs to defend that title within 180 days against the mandatory.

Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) says he’s ready to “Rock and Roll” against his WBO mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk (17-0, 13 KOs) after hearing the news that WBO president Paco … Read more

What Now For Andy Ruiz?

December 8, 2019December 8, 2019 by James Slater

Andy Ruiz - A good number of people (heavyweight legend George Foreman included) felt Andy Ruiz had blown it as soon he stood on the scale on Friday. Coming in at a massive 283 pounds, Ruiz confirmed to these people how he had been enjoying himself far too much ever since shocking Anthony Joshua to rip the world heavyweight belts in June. Now, having been so clinically outboxed and frustrated, Ruiz has stated how he “didn't prepare like I should have.”

A good number of people (heavyweight legend George Foreman included) felt Andy Ruiz had blown it as soon he stood on the scale on Friday. Coming in at a massive … Read more

Andy Ruiz Jr. I didn’t train hard enough

December 8, 2019December 7, 2019 by Andy Brooks

Andy Ruiz - Andy Ruiz Jr. thinks he'll get a third fight against Anthony Joshua at a later date, and he'll take advantage of that opportunity to beat him. Earlier on Saturday night, Ruiz Jr. (33-2, 22 KOs) lost to Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) by a 12 round unanimous decision at the Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Andy Ruiz Jr. thinks he’ll get a third fight against Anthony Joshua at a later date, and he’ll take advantage of that opportunity to beat him. Earlier on Saturday night, … Read more

Joshua puts on masterclass beating Ruiz

December 8, 2019December 7, 2019 by Tim Compton

Andy Ruiz - Anthony Joshua is a world champion once again in defeating IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. It was a tactical fight for Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) with him taking view chances, and boxing in a fashion that allowed Ruiz ZERO chances to land anything at all.

Anthony Joshua is a world champion once again in defeating IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. It was a tactical fight for Joshua (23-1, … Read more

RESULTS: Joshua defeats Ruiz, recaptures world titles

December 8, 2019December 7, 2019 by Andy Brooks

Andy Ruiz - Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) did what he was supposed to have done in the first fight against an out of shape 283-lb Andy Ruiz Jr. (33-2, 22 KOs) in boxing him for 12 rounds to win a wide unanimous decision on Saturday night at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) did what he was supposed to have done in the first fight against an out of shape 283-lb Andy Ruiz Jr. (33-2, 22 KOs) in … Read more

Ruiz Jr. vs Joshua 2 results, post fight quotes, photos & live updates

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by DAZN

Andy Ruiz - In the biggest heavyweight fight of the decade, Anthony Joshua OBE (23-1, 21 KOs) recaptured his position as the unified world heavyweight champion with a masterful unanimous decision victory over Andy Ruiz, Jr. (33-2, 22 KOs) in a rematch that captured the world’s attention. In front of thousands of rabid fans at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joshua exacted his revenge against Ruiz, who six months ago dethroned the undefeated kingpin in epic fashion at Madison Square Garden in New York. Joshua returns to the U.K. as the unified IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion and now two-time world heavyweight champion.

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In the biggest heavyweight fight of the decade, Anthony Joshua OBE (23-1, 21 KOs) recaptured his position as the unified world heavyweight champion with a masterful unanimous decision victory over … Read more

“Four Rounds”: Andy Ruiz – Anthony Joshua Analysis and Prediction

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by Vivek Wallace

Andy Ruiz - In just a few hours these two men will enter the ring for a rematch of EPIC proportions! Here are a few key elements to watch for which will either make or break them once the bell rings:

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In just a few hours these two men will enter the ring for a rematch of EPIC proportions! Here are a few key elements to watch for which will either … Read more

Heavyweight Legend George Foreman On Andy Ruiz: He’s Blown It, Really

December 7, 2019December 7, 2019 by James Slater

Andy Ruiz - Like everyone else, heavyweight living legend George Foreman has an opinion on the whopping great poundage heavyweight ruler Andy Ruiz tipped-in at at yesterday's official weigh-in in Saudi Arabia. Some people feel Ruiz' weight of a little over 283 pounds, some 15 pounds more than he weighed back on June 1 when he shocked Anthony Joshua by seventh-round stoppage win, doesn't mean all that much, that the Mexican/American is a big guy anyway.

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Like everyone else, heavyweight living legend George Foreman has an opinion on the whopping great poundage heavyweight ruler Andy Ruiz tipped-in at at yesterday’s official weigh-in in Saudi Arabia. Some … Read more