Joshua v Ruiz 2

[Master]

The only mistake Ruiz made was allowing that ring to be so big.
As the champ I would have ensured it was 16-18 feet rather than the ridiculous 22 feet.
It was basically a cycle track!!!

Would not have made any difference Ruiz was in no fit state to catch AJ. He was fighting in slow motion, he made AJ look like Muhammad Ali in that ring.

[Memphis]

Good performance from AJ, really enjoyed watching that unfold. I know there are lots of boy's and girls out there in boxing expert World that have gone and got their knickers in a twist because AJ didn't fight the fight they wanted him to fight, the fight that greatly increases his chances of losing, but stop being silly boys and girls. Good jab, good movement and mobility, boxed the way he was told to box and won the fight with ease. If Joshua doesn't take the immediate rematch and Fury steps in and does that it's a masterpiece, further proof that Joshua is a dud, and that Fury is the best thing since sliced bread. The first round was quite telling, Joshua dropped the right hand in, cut Ruiz and wobbled him for a moment, went for the follow up and took a left hook. An immediate reminder of the danger Ruiz presented.

Would have liked to have seen him go to the body a bit more like he did against Povetkin, open up the right hand upstairs a bit more but meh, small details.

I still think Joshua Wilder is a 50/50. A bit of a shift lately towards Wilder because no mater what happens the fucker always gets the job done and if he detonates a right hand bazooka on Joshua he's going to know about it. I still think Joshua beats Fury for the same reasons. Joshua wont be as confused by Fury as Wilder was and he'll have more success earlier in the fight.

[smashup]

We need a fight for all the belts this year.
Big talk already about AJ fighting a Tottenhams new stadium in March/April.
Joshua needs to face his Mandatory, win it then fight the winner of Fury v Wilder.
Don't get how anyone can slate Josh for Saturday's performance, he boxed an almost perfect fight and made it look easy.
Light on his feet all night, no signs of stamina issues and the jab was pumping solidly all night.
Top performance from AJ.

[ruthless rocco]

The only mistake Ruiz made was allowing that ring to be so big.
As the champ I would have ensured it was 16-18 feet rather than the ridiculous 22 feet.
It was basically a cycle track!!!

Would not have made any difference Ruiz was in no fit state to catch AJ. He was fighting in slow motion, he made AJ look like Muhammad Ali in that ring.

If you take 8 feet from that ring, AJ would have only been able to bring a unicycle into the ring; which would have lead to him getting hit and getting KO'd.

[powerpuncher]

AJ did what he needed to win and fought smart. When it comes down to it, his style more showed his mental state. He knocked down Ruiz in their first fight but got careless and got caught. He is now gun shy which doesn’t lend itself to fight Wilder and he isn’t going to outbox Fury.

Ruiz really isn’t that dangerous of an opponent to be honest.

[Master]

AJ did what he needed to win and fought smart. When it comes down to it, his style more showed his mental state. He knocked down Ruiz in their first fight but got careless and got caught. He is now gun shy which doesn’t lend itself to fight Wilder and he isn’t going to outbox Fury.

Ruiz really isn’t that dangerous of an opponent to be honest.

AJ should never have lost to Ruiz. He has beaten far better fighters and Ruiz got very lucky. Shame he let himself down with the rematch with his weight.

[Kirkland Laing]

My prediction that with time to properly prepare Ruiz would hire a strength and conditioning coach, a chef, and really come into the ring in the shape of his life proved to be on the money. Joshua is now going to be Klitschko Mark II for the rest of his career. Joshua and Usyk will be interesting if it happens. God knows what condition Fury will be in after two fights with Wilder and whatever else he has going on. Right now I could see Fury beating him, Wilder I definitely think will spark Joshua. I have a feeling that Joshua just takes a load of easy fights in England and avoids Fury until he's past it and Wilder too.