Has Andy Ruiz Retired?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Seamus, Jan 25, 2026.


  1. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Dude has fought twice in 4 years. Is he done? Was he done after beating Joshua? He had real talent. Guess we'll never get to see it harnessed.
     
  2. HistoryZero26

    HistoryZero26 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The way the current HW division is backed up makes this logical. Nobody can get fights. I don't think Andy Ruiz is at fault here. No one wants to take tough fights if there isn't hardware on the line.

    This whole generation had their prime wasted if we're being honest.
     
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  3. ruffryders

    ruffryders Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think after winning the title and earning all that Money, grinding out training and going through the pain of making fights and many falling through, he maybe thought f it.

    At his best I saw potential for some mega fights
     
  4. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    I'm sorry, are you trying to say 'retried?'
     
  5. lobk

    lobk Original ESB Member

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    Ruiz and the word grinding out training should never be used in the same sentence. Guy found a one hit wonder in beating Joshua. Now thinks he can just show up and that punch will land again. He has shown up to each fight since, in terrible shape. Where he is gassing and fights in spurt to preserve energy. He also prices himself very high for every fight.
     
  6. peter_uk

    peter_uk Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Or "refried". Has Andy Ruiz refried the beans for his third breakfast of the day? Yes, probably.
     
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  7. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Ruiz is this generation's Buster Douglas, in more ways than one. Stick a fork in him....
     
  8. Csonnyliston

    Csonnyliston Undefeated P4P King of online arguments! Full Member

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    He should just work for Snickers.
     
  9. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    These guys want too much money for too little risk. that's all.
     
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  10. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Then he would take out that fork and use it for his second dinner
     
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  11. Usyk is the best

    Usyk is the best Active Member Full Member

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    No. Ruiz just fights once in 2 years, earns money and enjoys his hobbies. So he has to work like 3 months of 48 (or maybe less, depends how long his training camps last), and rest and enjoy the life for the rest of 45 months.
     
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  12. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Loyal Member

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    Hobbies? Pizza, burritos and tequila?
     
  13. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    :lol: I had toyed with adding something like that....
     
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  14. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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  15. vargasfan1985

    vargasfan1985 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    he was done when Miller beat his ass and didn’t get the decision