I agree. Carrying an extra fifteen pounds of lard, gave him even less of a chance to properly control distance, and put himself in position to land punches.
Happens a lot around here mate, dont worry I took 6 months of being called delusional, and today I was proved right with everything I predicted. Weldone
I'd still watch a third fight. Joshua never beat him at his optimum of 267lb. I said earlier, it would count against him if he came in heavier. Joshua'a conditioning though, I don't think he should drain himself below 240, The strategy he applied was perfect, the bodybuilder could have won that first fight coming in heavier, if he didn't rush that 3rd round, and just stayed to boxing the blob on the outside. The reach troubled Andy when he was taking long straights.
Nothing I hate more than a guy saying he didn't prepare after a loss like that in the biggest fight of his career. Why didn't you prepare? You are a professional fighter fighting for the biggest prize in the sport and you "didn't prepare"? Got no time for this guy anymore. Go away, eat, be a slob.
There certainly should be a third fight, but Ruiz screwed himself if Hearns goes in a different direction, which will most likely be the case. Povetkin - Hunter was the best fight, and that was dreadful.