The only thing lost in Ruiz's win is the glossy ability to market an eventual Joshua-Wilder fight as unbeaten champion versus unbeaten champion for the title of undisputed king. But whoever bet on me is going to win some serious money." Nobody thought I was going to win, nobody did. Everyone has been doubting me from the beginning. "We won't have to struggle no more thanks to God. "Mom, I love you and our lives is going to change," Ruiz said. Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs), who got up off the canvas as a substantial betting underdog to floor Joshua four times en route to a seventh-round TKO, reminded a sold-out crowd just how unpredictable boxing's glamour division can still be by dismantling the sport's biggest global star in Cinderella fashion. What do you know? I just shocked the world, and I'm the first Mexican heavyweight champion." "I'm still pinching myself to see if this is real," Ruiz said in his post-fight press conference. summed up the surreal reality of Saturday's massive heavyweight championship upset of Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden. It all depends on how deep Eddie Hearn’s pockets are and how badly Whyte actually wants the fight.NEW YORK - Dressed in a replica Knicks jersey with his surname on the back and seated in front of a trio of world titles, Andy Ruiz Jr. Verdict: From the six mentioned above, any of the Premier Boxing Champions heavyweights would be above a clash with Whyte, at this stage. Ortiz was doing brilliantly until taken out by Deontay Wilder in November and has the credentials to make any battle with Ruiz a massive event. The last man to defeat Kauffman, Ortiz has little time left to get himself another chance at the highest level. An option should Ruiz want to work his way back to stronger opposition. Kauffman is at a loose end and hasn’t fought since the back end of 2018. Earning a payday opposite Ruiz would soften the blow. The fallout from Rivas losing to Dillian Whyte still rings in the Colombian’s ears. CHRIS ARREOLAĪnother boxer with a defeat in his previous contest, Arreola needs a route back and facing Ruiz would be a lucrative one with a Mexican edge. Breazeale may need a run-out before then but could be a possibility for Ruiz. Having lost to Deontay Wilder back in May 2019, Breazeale needs a big win in order to re-enter the divisional landscape. This means a clash with Whyte may well remain open for the spring. It wouldn’t be unlike promoter Eddie Hearn to reach out again to an opponent who scoffed at an initial offer. Previously ruled out by both fighters via social media, a lack of disclosure since could mean talks have started over. WBN breaks down some of the likely candidates below: DILLIAN WHYTE “Can’t wait to announce my next opponent. Ruiz had humbled and exposed Joshua at Madison Square Garden but failed to come to terms with his achievement.īecoming Mexico’s first top division ruler sparked a four-month party which continued even after ‘The Destroyer’ began camp for AJ – according to trainer Manny Robles.Īfter parting ways with Robles in the aftermath, Ruiz is set to confirm his next move shortly. is set for a comeback to action after losing his world titles to Anthony Joshua in December.ĭropping a decision in Saudi Arabia, Ruiz was relieved of the belts he took from Joshua just six months prior in New York. Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.
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