Ruiz vs Ruiz - Andy vs John

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  1. Andy

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  2. John

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  1. d4n1elc

    d4n1elc DLC Full Member

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    Who wins? The Quietman, John Ruiz, who has fought prime David Tua and Roy Jones Jr, a fading Tony Tucker and Evander Holyfield, a fat but smart James Toney, a slightly heavy Hasim Rahman, a game Andrew Golota and a heavyweight David Haye, or the Destroyer, Andy Ruiz, who has fought an up-and-coming Joseph Parker, both a complacent and tactical Anthony Joshua, old Chris Arreola and Luis Ortiz, and Big Baldy Jarrell Miller. The best of both men, 12 rounds of heavyweight action scheduled.
     
    d4n1elc, Feb 1, 2026
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  2. d4n1elc

    d4n1elc DLC Full Member

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    Bump
     
    d4n1elc, Feb 2, 2026
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  3. Overhand94

    Overhand94 Active Member Full Member

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    Andy in a boring and ugly 117-111 type of UD.
    Andy's speed and combos would be the difference.
    However, his lack of raw power and John's spoiling tactics combined with his somehow decent jab would allow him to survive and win a few rounds there and there.
     
    Overhand94, Feb 2, 2026
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  4. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    John would maul and grab his way to a decision win.
    Andy would be pissed off and storm out the ring.
     
    Fergy, Feb 2, 2026
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  5. THE BLADE 2

    THE BLADE 2 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    John wins a UD in an ugly fight
     
    THE BLADE 2, Feb 2, 2026
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  6. CroBox29

    CroBox29 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    John Ruiz’s style could frustrate Andy early, but Andy Ruiz Jr.’s hand speed and punch volume are exactly the kind of tools that historically caused John Ruiz problems. Andy Ruiz Jr. by late TKO or clear unanimous decision.
     
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  7. SouthpawsRule

    SouthpawsRule Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Andy UD for sure.
     
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  8. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Andy would stop him. Andy was more like Toney than Rahman.
     
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  9. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Pitting an ATG against a one-off just isn't fair.

    The Quiet Man by UD.
     
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  10. Saintpat

    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I think Andy would waddle out of the ring, but agree with you on the fight outcome and how it would play out.
     
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  11. willcross

    willcross Well-Known Member Full Member

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    John stinks up the joint and keeps it vaguely close enough to be awarded an obviously bull**** Don King decision
     
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  12. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Did any of you see the Tua fight?
     
    NoNeck, Feb 3, 2026
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  13. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Ruiz is nothing like Tua though. He didnt stop any quality fighters other than AJ.

    This fight would definitely go to a decision.
     
    Bigcheese, Feb 3, 2026
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  14. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    He stopped AJ, Dimitrenko, Hamer, and Hanks. His distance fights happened after his prime.
     
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  15. Bigcheese

    Bigcheese Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Like I said, 1 quality stoppage.
     
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