FORMER heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr has revealed he is “ready” to face WBC king Tyson Fury following his emphatic victory against Deontay Wilder.
The 30-year-old has admitted he was shocked by the Gypsy King’s performance against the Bronze Bomber as he inflicted the first defeat of the American’s professional career.
Andy Ruiz Jr is keen to face Tyson Fury following his defeat against Anthony JoshuaCredit: Reuters
Ruiz Jr – who lost the WBA, WBO and IBF belts in his last outing to Anthony Joshua – has declared Wilder’s loss reminded him of his victory against AJ.
And he has stated he would love a crack at the Gypsy King, despite the Brit expected to face the 2008 Olympic bronze medallist in a trilogy bout later this year.
Speaking to PBC on Fox, the Mexican-American said: I think Tyson Fury did an awesome job. He did everything that he had and his ability, his long reach and all that and he’s the man right now.
“I had flashbacks to my fight [with Joshua] on June 1. It was kind of similar, it was in the same round as well so it was pretty crazy but good for Tyson Fury.
“I think Tyson Fury did what he had to do, he stuck to the game-plan. I’m pretty sure he could do it again and I could do it too so, if they pick me, I’m here and I’m ready.”
He added: “(Wilder’s) legs were weak, they were wobbly, even other punches that he tried to throw, they didn’t have a lot of power so I think Tyson Fury did an awesome job.
“I was really shocked because I thought Deontay Wilder was going to win. I just want a shot with Tyson Fury as well.”
Ruiz Jr – who recently showed off his new teeth – then stated that he could potentially face Joshua in their own trilogy in 2020.
Fury, 31, is expected to face Deontay Wilder again later this yearCredit: Reuters
Asked about a third fight with AJ, he said: “There’s something like that but hopefully we can negotiate and fight by the end of this year.”
Before he moved on to another possible clash, as he stated: “Everybody is talking about [Luis] Ortiz. Me and Ortiz would be a great fight.
“If not, I don’t know if Tyson Fury is looking for somebody. ‘I’ve just just got to get a fight and then I want to fight again.”
Andy Ruiz Jr shows off new teeth and slimmer face as he plays with live shrimp after splashing cash from Joshua fights
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
