Andy Ruiz Jr has told Jake Paul what he must do to emulate his famous knockout victory over Anthony Joshua.
Back in 2019, Joshua was delivered to America for the primary time by Eddie Hearn for an enormous Madison Square Garden world heavyweight title defence. Unfortunately, it led to disaster because the Brit got caught with a giant shot after dropping Ruiz and was eventually knocked out.
Andy Ruiz Jr has told Jake Paul ‘don’t be scared’ of Anthony Joshua
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Joshua has never returned to America for a fight, along with his December 19 clash against Paul marking his first US bout for the reason that first Ruiz meeting. He did ultimately manage to avenge that loss as he dominated and outpointed Ruiz a couple of months later in Saudi Arabia,
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Jake Paul offered key Anthony Joshua KO advice by Andy Ruiz
In June of 2019, the boxing world was turned on its head by little-known contender Andy Ruiz Jr when he upset the percentages to knock out the undefeated unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Plans were in place for the Brit to determine himself in America before eventually unifying against Deontay Wilder.
Nonetheless, all of it went improper when Ruiz managed to catch Joshua behind the ear during a flurry of punches, taking him off his equilibrium. From there, the champion couldn’t get better and he was ultimately stopped viciously.
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Rogan’s opinion is widely shared within the combat community, with many feeling Paul is using this ‘fight’ for promotion before pulling out on the last minute. Do you’re thinking that it’s actually going to occur on December 19?
While Ruiz was a rather more established boxer than Jake Paul, he’ll likely be the inspiration for Paul who is similar height and appears to be comically mismatched against the 6’6 behemoth Joshua. And the previous champion has spoken out, saying he’ll call the YouTuber to advise him on what to do to win.
“Just have faith, man,” Ruiz advised Paul during an interview with TMZ Sports. “Don’t be scared, and do what you bought to do. Ask God for that victory and he’ll come through. Just be fearless, that’s what you’ve got to do and provides all of it you’ve got.”
Andy Ruiz Jr will contact Jake Paul ahead of Anthony Joshua fight
Paul believes that he will probably be the second coming of Ruiz, particularly on condition that Joshua’s chin has been weakened in other defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. And Ruiz reckons he has what it takes to land a giant right hand that may rating the fifth knockdown of the Brit’s profession.
“Get him with the fitting hand,” Ruiz continued. “That’s what Jake is searching for, the fitting hand. And if he lands he could do some good damage. A whole lot of people underestimate Jake Paul but in point of fact he’s a superb fighter and he’s dedicated, that’s what I like about him.”
Asked if the pair had been in contact, he replied: “I haven’t but I’m going to hit him up and take a look at to offer him some little pointers.” Ruiz also confirmed that he has a plan to return back to the ring in April.