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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: Deontay Wilder screams during a news conference with Tyson Fury at The Novo Theater at L.A. Live on January 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 13: Deontay Wilder screams during a news conference with Tyson Fury at The Novo Theater at L.A. Live on January 13, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
The boxing world has recently been electrified with sharp words from one heavyweight titan to another. Former WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder pulled no punches in a revealing interview with ES Boxing as he served a searing critique of his fellow boxer, Andy Ruiz Jr. He minced no words about Ruiz’s career and fighting style, putting forth an unfiltered view of Ruiz’s future.
Most startling, however, was Wilder’s dismissal of Ruiz’s reign as a world champion. But was his assessment fair? Or is this another mind game in the strategic world of boxing? Buckle up as we delve into this intense dialogue that’s sending ripples through the boxing community, and understand why Wilder believes, in his own words, “Me and Andy is two different people.”
Deontay Wilder’s unfiltered take on Andy Ruiz Jr.
In a candid interview with ES Boxing, Deontay Wilder laid bare his thoughts about Andy Ruiz Jr.’s stint as a world champion. Wilder held nothing back, stating, “Me and Andy is two different people. Andy was only a champion for as long as a blink of an eye. I’m a five-year, ten-title defense champion. There is a difference”. He boldly discredited the importance of Ruiz’s historic 2019 victory over Anthony Joshua, which led to Ruiz becoming the first Mexican-American heavyweight champion. Wilder’s remarks underscored his belief in the superiority of his own championship reign.
Moreover, Wilder didn’t hesitate to critique Ruiz’s fighting style, stating, “What I possess is power. I put people on the edge of their seats every time. People come to see my God-given talent. Now, on the other hand, with Andy – what do we see from him? A short, fat fighter with small arms so it makes him look fast – T-Rex – that’s it”.
Furthermore, Wilder predicted the trajectory of Ruiz’s future boxing career.
Wilder’s forecast for Ruiz’s boxing career
Deontay Wilder further escalated his critique of Ruiz, claiming, “You don’t put nobody at the edge of their seat, and ain’t nobody getting excited”. According to him, any potential fight between him and Ruiz would be exciting only due to the audience’s anticipation of how fast Wilder could knock Ruiz out.
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Wilder’s most startling revelation was about Ruiz’s future in boxing. He forecasted, “Soon you’re going to see Ruiz become nonexistent in the boxing world. You’re going to see him on the shelf because he ain’t going to have nobody to fight”. These words paint a dire picture of Ruiz’s future in the boxing world, suggesting his relevance and opportunities might be on the brink of extinction.
What do you make of Wilder’s words? Do you agree with it? Let us know in the comments section below.
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