1967 Oscar Bonavena vs 2019 Andy Ruiz

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  1. Drew101

    Drew101 Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Ruiz is anywhere from 6'0" to 6'2. He just looks shorter because he's so...wide. Either way, he definitely ain't shorter than Ringo. His height and reach are similar to Folley at worst and Lyle at best (though Lyle might have slightly longer reach).

    Ruiz has a good jab and can work from the outside, landing looping right hands like Folley and Lyle did. Ruiz is bigger, has faster hands and better punching technique than Ringo, who often came in wide. Ringo was tough, but he wasn't really a swarmer, and the steady, grinding pressure he liked to apply probably isn't enough to overwhelm Ruiz. I'm confident in my pick.
     
  2. Tonto62

    Tonto62 Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I agree, its premature.
     
  3. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I can't imagine Ruiz doing 15 with any fighter to be honest!
    Anyway, Oscar wears him down after taking his best shots.
    Bonavena w rsc 12 Ruiz
     
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  4. red cobra

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    Oh, I see,...Ruiz is really tall,...he just looks short because they built the floors and sidewalks too close to his ass.
     
  5. Webbiano

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    In a couple of years I’d happily make a pick. It’s far to early but I’d lean towards a close decision in Ruiz’s favour as of now
     
  6. Drew101

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    Just pointing out that Ruiz is a little taller than Bonavena...a whole lot wider...yet probably faster. That means that there's a very good possibility that it will be Ringo's ass close to, or more likely, on the floor in a hypothetical matchup.