Andy Ruiz is faster than Muhammad Ali

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  1. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Yup. Most definitely in the running.

    Many modern boxing fans literally don't know **** about this fine sport and its history
     
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  2. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    As far as hand speed goes, I always wondered why we haven't seen anyone that is much faster than Ali since he's been around? I mean, aren't boxers just like any other sports players, bigger stronger faster nowadays?
     
  3. Wig

    Wig Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yep that’s why Floyd’s hands looked so slow because of his freakishly long arms
     
  4. ipswich express

    ipswich express Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Only because Ali has been dead for 9 years.
     
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  5. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    OP, you missed a letter, here. I am sure you meant to say, "And Ruiz is fatter than Muhammad Ali."

    And yes, he sure is.
     
  6. FrankinDallas

    FrankinDallas FRANKINAUSTIN

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    He wasn't a HW; doesn't belong in this conversation.
     
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  7. JunlongXiFan

    JunlongXiFan 45-6 in Kirks Chmpionshp Boxing Predictions 2022 Full Member

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    Judge for yourself
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  8. ForemanJab

    ForemanJab Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    He looked pretty sluggish against Ortiz and Miller. Two fights he should've lost btw.
     
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  9. Levook

    Levook Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Thank you for posting those. My whole point though, is that with the way that Fighters have supposedly gotten so much faster over the years, that we should see many fighters that are much faster than Ali by now.
     
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  10. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Still raging that we didnt see Bowe V Lewis Full Member

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    I'd say Ruiz in his prime had quicker hand speed than Parker.

    Ali though man, lol - not a chance in hell.
     
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  11. Boxed Ears

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

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    So...you DO admit that he is faster...?
     
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  12. Oislainla

    Oislainla New Member Full Member

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    I don't know, but I'm sure he's the hardest puncher among active boxers.
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  13. Braindamage

    Braindamage Baby Face Beast Full Member

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    People don't realize how fast Ali was. He could turn the light switch off and be in the bed before the room got dark. LOL
     
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  14. JusABoxinFan

    JusABoxinFan Active Member Full Member

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    How exactly do you measure that?.......

    This is the silliest argument. And even if it's true.....He's a heavyweight. How much is being faster than a falling HOFer helping him to win titles thus far. The only time he has championship status was when AJ fell short of taking him serious. But the rematch sent him back to reality.
     
  15. zeratul

    zeratul Active Member Full Member

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    he's obviously trolling