Is Andy Ruiz the new improved modern day version of Tony Galento?

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  1. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    I would also add that Ruiz's historical standing is a lot more plastic than Galento's

    His next few fights could impact his legacy enormously, while Galento's career is a done deal.
     
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Not sure, John. Ruiz for all his shortcomings seems like a fairly decent gentleman and not quite the dirty fighter Galento was in the ring. About the only thing I see in common between the two of them is lack of devotion to training but they certainly wouldn’t be alone in that commonality in this sport
     
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  3. Bokaj

    Bokaj Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Yeah, Ruiz is frustrating. Clearly so much talent there, haven't seen a HW put together punches like that since Tysion/Holy, but he doesn't make the most of it.

    Galento was more akin to Bonavena imo, despite being much fatter. An awkward guy with a dangerous punch.
     
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  4. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Andy is a modern day version of Berbick , Tubbs and Dokes ...
     
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  5. Terror

    Terror free smoke Full Member

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    Ruiz is a sweet boxer and has fast hands, good timing, and is tough. He would smoke Galento. And no, he isn't a one trick pony like Galento was either. Andy is just a bit fat, but he can fight his ass off.
     
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  6. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Absolutely. He now has a big fight coming up.
     
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  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes chalk and cheese with their regard for the rules.
     
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  8. Glass City Cobra

    Glass City Cobra H2H Burger King Full Member

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    Nobody brought up Foreman except you.

    You have a problem. :lol:
     
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  9. swagdelfadeel

    swagdelfadeel Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    His obsession with Foreman is worrying. At this point, Foreman must've ****ed his wife in front of him.
     
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  10. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I don’t want to even imagine Joe Louis losing to Andy ruiz jr. I’ll give Ruiz his due credit in that he’s tough and has gone further than most thought he would.
     
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  11. djanders

    djanders Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "Is Andy Ruiz the new improved modern day version of Tony Galento?"

    Other than the fact that there are some stylistic differences, I'm not sure he's that much of an improvement. Frankly, if we could have Tony back in his prime, against Andy in his prime, I wouldn't want to place a bet either way. I'd love to watch it, though.
     
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  12. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Food for thought.
     
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  13. Fergy

    Fergy Walking Dead Full Member

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    I know what you mean. Lol
    Andy Ruiz beating Joe Louis!!!!
     
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  14. Rollin

    Rollin Well-Known Member Full Member

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    They are both fat, the end.

    Andy has an amateur pedigree, is a far more educated and skilled boxer, and is generally a humble, down to earth guy.
     
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  15. mark ant

    mark ant Canelo was never athletic Full Member

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    Much faste hands and a better combo puncher, AJ would have destroyed Galento.
     
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