Ruiz is in great shape, 233 lbs

It's easy to criticize Ruiz - I'll be happy to - but one thing he's got going over more talented fellow HWs is his dedication.

He doesn't get fat, doesn't have to boil down to get back into shape, isn't concerned with flashing wads of money and generally ****ing around. If David Tua had even half the determination Ruiz does, he would've been a champion by now.

Having said all that, I hope McCline knocks him out.

 

It is true. While his work is ugly, Ruiz's work ethic is superior to most of the other top heavys, except for Wlad. Maybe Johhny should retire and reinvent himself as a motivational trainer for all the pudgy Russians, and big fatsos like Toney and Peter.

 

Where did you see Ruiz was 233? I haven't seen any weights for mcCline or Ruiz.

 

Ruiz wins a lifetime achievement award for terrible fights, but actually lately he's been much more entertaining. His recent performances have been as exciting as those of many other HWs, mostly -- as has been pointed out -- because he's very consistent and now is willing to trade a bit.

 

Very true. Ruiz has his faults, but being lazy isn't one of them.

 

Ruiz still sucks ****ing ass I don't care what any of you say.

 

ruiz is older and shittier that he ever was before, if that is even possible

 

Umm yea....people so easily forget. This guy gave us the shittiest/most BORING fights EVER for YEARS. Yea yea....he never backed down from anyone but ....he was unwatchable. I don't forget how much I hated him when he was the "Champ". No, I haven't seen his more recent fights when he supposidly had a more fan friendly/watchable style but honestly, I could care less. Those 2 fights don't make up for years of being a shitty worthless titleholder. I sincerely hope McCline KTFOs him. Unfortunately...this probably will not happen. I see Ruiz winning.

 

I can't stand some of these mediocrities who never were's hanging around the sport for so long. I wish guys like Chris Byrd, Larry Donald, John Ruiz, Oliver McCall, Hasim Rahman etc would just retire and stay retired already.

 

Boxrec says Ruiz - McCline is another WBC Eliminator, is that true? :?

http://www.boxrec.com/show_display.php?show_id=544743

 

crooks.

 

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if only weighing less emans he'd be more exciting