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.
     
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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 ...
     
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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.
     
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  4. Kojiro

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  5. northpaw

    northpaw Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No

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  6. Ice8Cold

    Ice8Cold Hype Jobs will be hype jobs until proven so. Full Member

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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.
     
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  7. zulander

    zulander Boxing Addict Full Member

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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.
     
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  8. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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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.
     
  9. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

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  10. hoopsman

    hoopsman Boxing Addict Full Member

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    No version of Ruiz beats Usyk.

    These two are not even in the same stratosphere.
     
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  11. drenlou

    drenlou VIP Member

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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.
     
  12. Joeywill

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  14. The Professor

    The Professor Socialist Ring Leader Staff Member

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    Unlikely in the extreme. Levels, people
     
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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.
     
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