In a world where the ring often witnesses explosive punches and jaw-dropping KOs, the latest battle in heavyweight boxing has shockingly escalated outside the ring. A verbal showdown between two gladiators, Deontay Wilder, and Andy Ruiz Jr., has set the boxing fraternity abuzz. What’s strange is that it’s not about their potential bout; it’s about something more personal and jarring. Wilder, known for his robust right hand, has now taken a jab at Ruiz Jr. and his parents.

What’s alarming is that this isn’t your usual pre-fight trash talk – it’s something that scratches beneath the surface and has a stinging effect. In the midst of a dispute about their fight purse division, Wilder uncloaked a startling side of the negotiations. A side that might leave you unnerved and questioning the unseen facets of boxing royalty.

Not a fair fight?

Amid the negotiations for an imminent fight between Wilder and Ruiz Jr., the dialogue has stalled due to a disagreement over the fight purse. Ruiz Jr. and his team are demanding a 50-50 split. However, Wilder, expressing his strong disagreement with this proposition, stated in an interview with 78SPORTSTV, “This is definitely not a 50-50 fight”.

In a hard-hitting warning, Wilder cautioned Ruiz Jr. about the precarious nature of his future in the boxing scene if the current deal does not go through. He said, “Either he’s drunk or he’s on drugs – maybe both. If this deal falls through, you’ll never see him again in the boxing scene, especially not on PBC”

A pawn in the boxing ring?

Wilder’s criticisms of Ruiz Jr. did not stop at the realm of boxing. He delved deeper into Ruiz’s personal life, striking a low blow by questioning his educational background and his parents’ decision-making. In an alarming statement, he claimed, “Andy Ruiz only has a fourth-grade education. This is a thing that came across my ears, [Ruiz’s parents] pulled him out and just wanted him to box.”

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Further escalating the situation, Wilder implied that Ruiz Jr.’s parents used him as a “boxing sex slave,“ calling out the alleged exploitation. “33-year-old body with a fourth-grade education mind,” Wilder lamented, shedding light on the unsettling reason why Ruiz Jr. is insistent on a 50–50 split.

As the world of boxing continues to grapple with these startling revelations, we would like to hear your thoughts. What do you think about Wilder’s claims? Is a 50–50 split justified in light of these claims? Let us know in the comments below.

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