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[Finished] Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz vs. Anthony Joshua 2
- Thread starter Krappadizzle
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In the middle rounds he kept putting himself into dangerous trading situations, but yeah, no chances taken now.
TrainedRage
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if I hear "float like a butterfly sting like a bee one more time"
TrainedRage
Banned
AJ is boring AF
The commentators mentioned that he showed up two months late to his training camp and gained 15 lbs since the first fight. If true, that says a lot about Ruiz and his motivation for this rematch (just a payday).
The Bloody-Nine
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Mista
Banned
Thats why I said he's a piece of shit. He isn't even worthy of being in a championship game
Now its back to where it belongs!
Ornlu
Banned
I'm one of those damned "Just Bleed" MMA guys; I love it when you get 2 fighters sitting in the pocket. Fights like this where the winner wins via bicycle just aren't my thing.
To be fair, though, Ruiz has no business being the size he is as a professional boxer. He shouldn't even be near contender status if heavyweight wasn't what it is.
Mista
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Used to watch UFC but got very bored. AJ was more fit and landed more hits. That piece of shit kept on standing like if he's on a vacation
The Bloody-Nine
Member
I know there was talk of a rubber match pre fight but on that evidence, I'm not sure Ruiz deserves it. He came in in disgusting shape.
The only time it's okay to have some bear pounds is in MMA or pure grappling in a heavyweight/absolute weight division. Weight, not just strength and power, can be used to your advantage in grappling scenarios. In pure striking, though, it's mainly a hindrance to be carrying extra fat.
Ornlu
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I genuinely don't know how an MMA fight could be boring, beyond a positional wrestling clinic. There's always a threat; no style is safe.Anyway, back to this fight: Joshua had no business at all losing that first fight!
Heebie Jeebies
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Ruiz is a christmas pudding.
Mista
Banned
It was fun for me until all the fighters I liked just got done.
Anyway, back to this fight: Joshua had no business at all losing that first fight!
Like I said a couple of posts before, Ruiz doesn't deserve to compete in a championship match let alone be a champion
AJ took him easy first fight and he paid the price. Came back strong and retained whats his
Now they're shouting match 3 in the arena and I honestly don't want this to happen
Soleil rouge
Member
Jashua looked great. He looks like a boxer designed by God. Ruiz is a complete disgrace lol. I don't think anyone wants to see a "third trilogy". There are much better fights to be made.
Ornlu
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100% agree. No way does this deserve a trilogy. Joshua can move on to getting his head ripped off by Wilder whenever that fight finallty gets made.
The Bloody-Nine
Member
Wilder has already signed on to lose to Fury again.
Soleil rouge
Member
Anyway, back to this fight: Joshua had no business at all losing that first fight!
Shirley, you can't be serious. Watch Wonderboy vs Woodley 2 if you need a cure for insomnia.
Ornlu
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Could be true; I can't stand Woodley so I haven't watched him fight since Marquardt bounced his head off of the cage years ago.
I guess Slice/Alexander could count as a boring striking fight, beside the comedy angle.
Mista
Banned
It’ll never get made. Nobody wants to face the beast!
mekes
Member
Joshua fought smart. It wasn’t the most exciting fight but that’s also on Ruiz who didn’t do a damn thing about it. AJ fought to win the rounds whilst keeping Ruiz out. Reminded me of watching a GSP fight.
He still needs to fight Fury or Wilder for me to have a concrete interest in him. 2 fights against Ruiz have hurt his stock and I see Fury and Wilder as the A-game in the heavyweight division by a margin now. I actually think either would convincingly beat him. Especially Fury, it would be a schooling.
He still needs to fight Fury or Wilder for me to have a concrete interest in him. 2 fights against Ruiz have hurt his stock and I see Fury and Wilder as the A-game in the heavyweight division by a margin now. I actually think either would convincingly beat him. Especially Fury, it would be a schooling.
MaestroMike
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I didn't know Ruiz went to his training camp late as sh!t dam I wouldnt have voted for him.
Later Alligator
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Anyway, back to this fight: Joshua had no business at all losing that first fight!
re-watch Lewis vs Ngannou and say that again
Mista
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I don’t mind you slacking if you’re destroying everyone in every fight like Wilder for example. But in Ruiz case? This is your first time being a champion and definitely the last time. Should’ve worked harder and even if he did, he’s not going to win.Damnit Ruiz my Mexican brother..... Rolling into the fight as a fat bastard and fucking off camp. You ain't on that champ shit. Kick rocks.
JareBear: Remastered
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Props to Joshua, he looked great. Crisp, boxed smart.
I was wrong
I was wrong
TrainedRage
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I know nothing about boxing, except that all 12 rounds he was slow jabbing then clinching, and running, that was super boring to watch. Especially when you have like a foot height and 9 inch reach advantage.
In 23 wins he has 21 knockouts. I assume you don't know anything about boxing.
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Later Alligator
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Joshua looked good, Ruiz looked terrible. as expected when he was 18 lbs or whatever overweight
Unknown Quantity
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Great event, had a blast. Ruiz turned up, Joshua kept to the game plan and deserved it.
AlteredForms
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Ruiz must be laughing all the way to the bank.
Mista
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Is that Joshua’s side or Ruiz? If Joshua, I was sitting down couple of rows to the right
Unknown Quantity
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Block 22. A few metres left of that entrance.Is that Joshua’s side or Ruiz? If Joshua, I was sitting down couple of rows to the right