ANDY RUIZ has blamed gaining ‘too much weight’ as the reason for losing his world heavyweight titles to British superstar Anthony Joshua.
The Mexican-American had tipped the scales at more than 20st on Friday, shocking pundits and fans.
Andy Ruiz has blamed his weight gain on his defeat to Anthony JoshuaCredit: AFP or licensors
That was more than 3st heavier than challenger AJ – and more than a stone heavier than he had been in his shock win last June.
As he walked to the ring, shocked fans mockingly compared Ruiz to KO king Butterbean – real name Eric Esch.
And after Joshua boxed around Ruiz to regain his world titles, the losing fighter rued his weight gain.
He said: “It was his night. I didn’t prepare how I should have.
“I gained too much weight. I don’t want to give excuses, he won. He boxed me around. If we do a third fight you best believe I’m going to get in shape. I’ll be in the best shape of my life.
“I thought I was going to feel stronger. Next fight I’m going to get more prepared. I tried to train myself for this.
“I was chasing him too much. I was hesitating too much.”
On his win, Joshua said: “It’s all about preparation.
“One day when I release a book I will talk about my career.
“It’s all about experience – life is a rollercoaster, what do you want me to do, give up? Retire? Come on man.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
