Calling Andy Ruiz "Butterbean" is ignorant and disrespectful

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  1. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You know a lot people have been joking that Andy Ruiz is like Butterbean. And while it's funny to an extent it's also a huge exaggeration.

    Actually it's a massive exaggeration. Yes Andy carries around some weight but he's not like even close to as big or as obese as Butterbean. He got himself in good shape and while he's big he's also got speed and more importantly good stamina.

    It's one thing to joke about it on a boxing forum, but when you're trying to be serious and have a serious conversation about the fight to call him Butterbean is hugely disrespectful. Like how Stephen A Smith kept calling him Butterbean and was acting like he's just some flat slob who didn't even train and just walked in there, the **** is annoying. Andy has some serious skills and the guy knows how to pace himself. I mean SAS came off like a complete jackass trying to justify his "Butterbean" comments.
     
  2. HerolGee

    HerolGee Loyal Member banned Full Member

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    though but-her-bean probably means something different in this internet hashtag world.
     
  3. minemax

    minemax Boxing Addict Full Member

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    How about Andy "Snickers" Ruiz? :smile:
     
  4. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    He's like that fat gymnast off the Skoda ads. No way should a man that bulk be able to do the things he does.

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  5. BCS8

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    I agree Ruiz has nowhere near the punching power of The Bean.
     
  6. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Andy sure doesn't have Butterbean's girth.
     
  7. DoubleJab666

    DoubleJab666 Dot, dot, dot... Full Member

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    Inside that fat suit resides a great athlete. The parts might be greater than the sum, but he's a physical phenom....
     
  8. PIRA

    PIRA Arise Sir Lennox. Full Member

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    Ignorant making fun of Butterbean anyway.

    He was limited by nature but didn't let that stop him - could punch, take a shot, destroyed quite a few potential bodybuilder's and entertained many along the way. Respect.
     
  9. BCS8

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    Nah, look, Ruiz is a better boxer than Butterbean, that's obvious.

    But Butterbean is also a lot better than his comical appearance would otherwise indicate.
     
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  10. shadow111

    shadow111 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    True but I mean it's a terrible comparison when you just look at each guy as a fighter. Butterbean would tire after like a round or two, almost all of Butterbean's fights were scheduled for 4 rounds, whereas Ruiz has incredible stamina for a Heavyweight and knows how to pace himself.
     
  11. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I agree. What Stephen Smith said about Ruiz was totally disrespectful, regardless of Andy's excess weight.
     
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  12. KO KIDD

    KO KIDD Loyal Member Full Member

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    I didnt find it that disrespectful. I mean in all honesty he did lose to a guy that looks like someone who you are more likely to see fight at a family BBQ than in the ring. I think if anything the Tweet was more directed at Joshua and losing to a guy most people have never heard of and looks like a tub of lard. He also said Joshua looks more tired than hurt implying he thinks Joshua didnt prepare.

    In the end, I think Stephen A and his tweet represent what most people on social media are thinking about the fight. A huge embarrassment for Joshua
     
  13. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I agree.

    The more appropriate name would be pinto bean.
     
  14. Beyonce Wilder

    Beyonce Wilder Active Member Full Member

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    s.a.smith is something you'd peel off your shoe after a walk through the dog park and the diarrhea that comes out from his mouth is more suited for his rear. utterly disrespectful pillock that doesn't deserve our attention
     
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  15. C.J.

    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    For once I agree with you. Smith is an idiot. He knows about as much about boxing as a flea. I'd love to see Andy Ruiz face to face with him
     
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