This past weekend 15 to 1 betting underdog Andy Ruiz Jr. obliterated heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua via 7th round knockout. Ruiz, 33-1, 22 KO’s, made history becoming the first Mexican heavyweight champion in what is considered the biggest upset in heavyweight boxing next to Buster Douglas defeating Mike Tyson. Joshua, 22-1, 21 KO’s, will run it back in either November or December with Ruiz with a rematch clause in his contract. Where the fight will take place is unknown with Joshua requesting the fight in the United Kingdom. Joshua was a 33 to 1 betting favorite in the first bout and has been instilled as a 3 to 1 favorite with the fight at a neutral site. Below is BrickCity Boxing’s In-Depth look at the rematch. Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz 2 Odds have Joshua -300
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Andy Ruiz: The modern day “Two Ton” Tony Galento comes forward swing for the fences. Listed generously at 6’2″ the more like 6-footer knows how to use his 270 Lbs. of mass like the sultan of swat Babe Ruth. Ruiz can flat out punch and for a man of his girth he has arguably the quickest hands of any fat man we’ve seen don a pair of gloved Everlasts. Guided under Abel Sanchez the influence of being around Gennaddy Golovkin rubbed off and the slickster rarely gets hit with a good shot except when he gambles and decides to go for broke while in range. 100+ amateurs scraps of experience shows with a punishing jab to the head and body and unshakable moxie. Excellent stamina despite truck driver physique with a high punch volume. Knows how to use angles and cut the ring off despite only average foot-speed. Cheap shot artist that can rip blind shots the the brain stem inside or dig debilitating bodyshots above or below the belt. Leaves chin high in the air while going-toe-to-toe but can eat a bomb and continue on like a Danny Trejo-esque California tough guy. Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz 2 Odds have Ruiz +220
Anthony Joshua: Physical specimen that intimidates through sheer size, power and finishing ability. 6’6″ 250 Lbs. of modern day physical science with a long armed 83″ reach. Huge puncher with both barrels, the right hand holding slightly more boom with a sledgehammer impact. Above-average handspeed used to good effect outside especially with a sneaky hook. Early power is among the best ever seen in boxing but power fades in and out with a highly questionable gas tank. Layers of muscle seem to have an effect of heavy armor weighing down his arms and slowing his movements after intense exchanges. Good fundamental defense but still has not learned how to use reach effectively. Hand placement is suspect with a look of vulnerability to keep the hands up or down. Good chin despite recent knowdowns but might have earned enough paydays to dull the necessary champions hunger to win. Slow feet might be biggest weakness without much footwork skill despite an excellent physique. Won the Gold-Medal but had only 30 amateur fights and limited pro experience despite becoming champion.
Andy Ruiz vs Anthony Joshua Power Ratings
Joshua/Ruiz
Strength/Size: Joshua +2
Height/Reach: Joshua +6
Power: 10/9
Hand Speed: 7/8.5
Stamina: 5/8
Defense 7/8
Chin/Resiliency: 7.5/9
Punch Volume: 6/8
Jab: 7/8
Agility/Balance: 6/6
Bodypunching/In-Fight: 8/6
Bodypunch Resilence: 7/8
Intelligence: 7/8
Confidence/Focus/Will To Win: Ruiz +2
Cuts/Injury/Age/Inactivity: –
Judges Scoring: Joshua +3
Trainer: Ruiz +1
Public perce
PointsBet Odds: Joshua -300
BrickCity Odds: Ruiz -150