Ruiz wasnt a cherry pick. Ruiz was a late replacement and a good one. Was fourth choice after Ortiz, Kownacki and Whyte turned down the fight. Only Hunter was the only fighter that was interested in the fight that is on par with Ruiz level. Ruiz was rightly chosen over Byran and Charr who offered to take up the fight. AJ resume is clearly head and shoulder above any other HW in the divison at present.
Yeah he does, beating AJ the way he did was impressive. Weldone Ruiz, you were the king, for a night. "Better to be King for a night then schmuck for a lifetime"