Could a fit Andy Ruiz defeat Usyk?

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  1. GGGfans

    GGGfans Active Member Full Member

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    Ruiz is smaller than Usyk. Usyk is around 189cm (I saw him IRL). Ruiz is probably around 1m83.
     
    GGGfans, Sep 15, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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  2. kostya by ko

    kostya by ko Boxing Addict

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    If Ruiz had 2 extra arms and was in top shape ... and high on PCP ...
     
    kostya by ko, Sep 15, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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  3. Flo_Raiden

    Flo_Raiden Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    You can have a fat Usyk and a fit Ruiz and Usyk would still beat Ruiz easily.
     
    Flo_Raiden, Sep 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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  4. Kojiro

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    **** no. Never.
     
    Kojiro, Sep 15, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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  5. northpaw

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    No

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    northpaw, Sep 15, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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  6. Ice8Cold

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    Usyk would outbox him every round to a 120-108.

    Ruiz doesn't have the footwork nor the IQ to compete with Usyk.
     
    Ice8Cold, Sep 15, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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  7. zulander

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    Ruiz is too stationary. I think someone of Usyks size is the only real threat at the moment. He's proved that these huge guys are just target practice, he's always got a punching lane due to his agility and footwork and they can't keep up with his work rate.
    Another guy moving up from cruiser is probably his biggest test. He's beaten the low tier opponents, the gate keepers, belt holders, freakish fighters and one of the younger heavys and none have had an answer.
    If Ruiz was younger fitter and had foot work to speak of then he might be an interesting fight but not now.
     
    zulander, Sep 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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  8. drenlou

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    Maybe, Ruiz still has fast hands and if he was in tip top shape might be able to pull the upset.
     
    drenlou, Sep 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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  9. Arch Stanton

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    I like fat Andy



    But, nah.
     
    Arch Stanton, Sep 17, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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  10. hoopsman

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    No version of Ruiz beats Usyk.

    These two are not even in the same stratosphere.
     
    hoopsman, Sep 17, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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  11. drenlou

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    Nobody thought Ruiz would beat Joshua neither. Nobody thought pac would bea.t DLH Too. Nobody thought Douglas would beat Tyson.
     
    drenlou, Sep 17, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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  12. Joeywill

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    I think Ruiz feet are too slow
     
    Joeywill, Sep 17, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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  13. Pepsi Dioxide

    Pepsi Dioxide Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A fit Andy Ruiz is fighting at 175
     
    Pepsi Dioxide, Sep 17, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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  14. The Professor

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    Unlikely in the extreme. Levels, people
     
    The Professor, Sep 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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  15. Hanz Cholo

    Hanz Cholo Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Hell no!
    Andy is fast but his overall game is not on the level..
    It goes beyond him being a tubbo.
     
    Hanz Cholo, Sep 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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