Andy Ruiz Jr. Drops Weight in Preparation for Rematch

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  1. Stiff Jab

    Stiff Jab Despiser of Super-Middleweights Full Member

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    I know it's only like 10 or so lbs, but he looks decent in the picture:

    https://www.bjpenn.com/boxing-news/anthony-joshua/photo-andy-ruiz-reveals-incredible-weight-loss/

    Do you guys think this will help him with conditioning, does it neither help nor hurt and is purely cosmetic, or will it hurt his overall power game against Joshua? (Or, if you absolutely must take it in that direction, is it a preplanned excuse in case he loses the fight?) Personally, I say it helps him with conditioning, mostly because I refuse to live in a world where working to be less of a Pillsbury Doughboy doesn't help you overall.
     
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  2. truth_teller

    truth_teller Member banned Full Member

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    He probably lost a lot of power as well. Wrong strategy!
     
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  3. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    AJ is in more trouble , Ruiz will be faster.
     
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    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Lol no
     
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  5. Cally

    Cally Sand...sand... nothing but sand! Full Member

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    Surely aj can stay away from those Tyrannosaurus rex arms and poor footwork in the rematch, with a little effort and implementing a little ring iq..
     
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  6. C.J.

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

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    LOL You DKSAB how would you know??
     
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    C.J. Boxings Living Legend revered & respected by all Full Member

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    He couldnt last time he got his ass kicked & embarassed
     
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  8. 22JM

    22JM Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ruiz will be lighter with means he is going to be faster, in boxing speed is power, but of course you DKSAB :deal:
     
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  9. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member Full Member

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    Losing fat will help him not hinder him. The fat around his waist and upper torso are just extra weight his body has to carry around. Losing those extra 20 or so lbs will increase speed and even some extra pop in his punches.
     
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  10. DanielDimov

    DanielDimov Jabbing all night Full Member

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    Wasn't there a thread about this already?
     
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  11. MetalLicker

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    I don't believe it until I see his shirt off.
     
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  12. Cally

    Cally Sand...sand... nothing but sand! Full Member

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    Nor me, he'll look no different I bet.
     
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    Ph33rknot Live as if you were to die tomorrow Full Member

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    i dont like how he looks
     
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  14. Badbot

    Badbot You can just do things. Full Member

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    Let´s hope they are doing it the right way.
    Seen plenty of athletes focus too hard on weigh loss and pay dearly for it.
     
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  15. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Why?
     
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