ANDY RUIZ JR claims he plans on destroying Anthony Joshua’s “mentality” when the pair face off for their rematch next month.
British ace AJ is looking to reclaim his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts six months after Ruiz Jr floored him four times in a victory at New York’s Madison Square Garden that shocked the boxing world.
Andy Ruiz Jr is looking to stop Anthony Joshua’s game plan with his quick handsCredit: Getty Images
AJ is looking to reclaim his heavyweight belts in Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA:Press Association
All eyes will be on Diriyah, Saudi Arabia when AJ and Ruiz Jr clash for the second time on December 7.
And Ruiz Jr has warned Joshua that he will come out firing even faster than before.
The big-hitter told Sky Sports: “I’m expecting that [a cautious strategy from Joshua].
“But if he wants to bang, it’s better for me. I love to bang because that’s the fighter I am.
“December 7 we have to pressure, work the body, break him down. Especially his mentality.
“We’ve got to see where he’s at because all the pressure is on him.
“The pressure isn’t one me because I followed my dream, made my dreams come true.
“Of course I want more – I want the legacy of Andy Ruiz Jr.
“People haven’t seen me cut off the ring. I actually break them down even faster when they try to box me around.
“We all have a plan until we get hit, like Mike Tyson would say. I’m pretty sure he will want to box me around.
“One punch can change the fight. That’s what happened on June 1. It might be a little harder than the first fight. I’ve got to show my skills, my talent.
“Especially me staying small. I don’t like he likes fighting [that style]. I don’t think he’s ever fought a short guy that pressures and is pretty slick.
“I felt like I was boxing him around even though I was the shorter guy. I was counter-punching him.
“When he would throw, I would throw back with more punches. He saw something that he’s never seen before.
“People said before, who would you rather right: Joshua, Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury? I always said Joshua because of his style.
“Styles make fights. His style was perfect for me to become the unified heavyweight champion.”
Ruiz Jr floored AJ four times in his shock victory at New York’s Madison Square Garden six months agoCredit: Getty Images
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