Andy Ruiz Jr shouts ‘And still’ to silence heckler during tense face-off with Anthony Joshua at press conference
Last time, Andy Ruiz Jr was the ultimate underdog heading into his bout with Anthony Joshua for the IBF, IBO, WBO and WBA (super) heavyweight titles.
He shocked the world to emerge the victor and this time, he’s got a lot more support on his side.
Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr will face off again on Saturday
Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr will face off again on Saturday
If he was feeling the pressure at all, he hasn’t shown it on fight week.
During a face-off with Joshua today in Saudi Arabia ahead of their rematch this Saturday, Ruiz Jr was in fine form.
A heckler from the crowd shouts ‘two-time’ as Ruiz and Joshua went face-to-face, suggesting Joshua will beat him and become world champion for the second time.
However, the Mexican-American didn’t miss a beat and fired back ‘and still’ without taking his eyes off Joshua.
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Joshua has appeared focused and in the shape of his life heading into this mammoth end of year showdown, but Ruiz has lost some weight and improved as well.
Will it be a different story this time around? The general consensus is Joshua’s chin in the face of Ruiz’s hooks is a bad mix, but it’s not like Joshua doesn’t have the tools or power to win this one.
It’s a fascinating prospect. The ring walk for the world title clash is set for 8:45pm UK time on Saturday.
He shocked the world to emerge the victor and this time, he’s got a lot more support on his side.
Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr will face off again on Saturday
Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr will face off again on Saturday
If he was feeling the pressure at all, he hasn’t shown it on fight week.
During a face-off with Joshua today in Saudi Arabia ahead of their rematch this Saturday, Ruiz Jr was in fine form.
A heckler from the crowd shouts ‘two-time’ as Ruiz and Joshua went face-to-face, suggesting Joshua will beat him and become world champion for the second time.
However, the Mexican-American didn’t miss a beat and fired back ‘and still’ without taking his eyes off Joshua.
WATCH:
ππ Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua face-off at the final press conference before their rematch on Saturday. Heckler from the crowd shouts out "Two-Time" to which Ruiz Jr replies "And Still" without breaking eye contact.— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) December 4, 2019
[π½️ @MatchroomBoxing] pic.twitter.com/8EmPnc6VB6
Joshua has appeared focused and in the shape of his life heading into this mammoth end of year showdown, but Ruiz has lost some weight and improved as well.
Will it be a different story this time around? The general consensus is Joshua’s chin in the face of Ruiz’s hooks is a bad mix, but it’s not like Joshua doesn’t have the tools or power to win this one.
It’s a fascinating prospect. The ring walk for the world title clash is set for 8:45pm UK time on Saturday.
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