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If everything goes according to plan, a rematch with Joseph Parker will be Andy Ruiz’s number one priority
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J. HumzaAndy Ruiz knows what the air is like at the top of a mountain. He also knows how devastating the view from the bottom can be.
Since winning three of his four major heavyweight titles in 2019 against Anthony Joshua, Ruiz has been unable to find any consistency. With just two fights in five years, the 34-year-old will hope to find some rhythm when he faces Jarrell Miller on August 3.
It wouldn’t be wise to look past his good friend and former sparring partner. So with no room for error, Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) is focused on beating the former top-ranked contender. If he does, fans won’t have to play the guessing game of who he wants next.
“God willing, we’ll get rid of Miller,” Ruiz told a group of reporters. “There are so many fighters, but I definitely want to fight Joseph Parker and have a rematch with him.”
In 2016, an undefeated Ruiz entered the ring against Parker with the vacant WBO title up for grabs. With a chance to become world champion in his hands, Ruiz was shocked when all three judges scoring the fight gave Parker the slimmest of margins.
Ultimately, Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) lost his title to Anthony Joshua, while Dillian Whyte and Joe Joyce also took their pound of flesh. But while Parker and his career were being abandoned, he turned the tables.
Currently riding a five-fight win streak, including back-to-back wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, Parker is one of the hottest names in the division.
Though he’s moved on, Ruiz sometimes sulks in dejection about what happened nearly a decade ago. The ball isn’t in his court, but if Parker had been willing to throw him a lifeline, Ruiz believes the final outcome would have been different.
“I know I could have done better. If God allows, He’ll give me a chance.”
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World Boxing News provides the five most stunning victories in the history of sport.
The most spectacular scenes in battle are when both boxers are on the edge. Usually one blow determines the purpose of the match and can change the course of the fight in an instant.
Emotions work high when the fight ends with a knockout, especially when you see it live or a few meters from the ring. The ring for any of the five listed below would be a heart -height for every boxing fan.
Below are five of our favorites.
1974 – Muhammad Ali vs. George Foreman
The amazing victory of Muhammad Ali over George Foreman in 1974 remains one of the most tactically shrewd downtime in history. Underdog Ali used the world-famous “Line-A-DopE” to open a foreman and knock him out to win “rumbling in the jungle”.
Ali Bamboozpleed Bredeman, and in the result of the passage of rounds, it was clear that the favorite before the fight was tiring and did not remain in the reservoir. The end came in the eighth round.
The amazing victory of Muhammad Ali over George Foreman in 1974 remains one of the most tactically shrewd downtime in history.
Underdog Ali used the world-famous “Line-A-DopE” to open a foreman and knock him out to win “rumbling in the jungle”. pic.twitter.com/wz1qokaqnq
– World Boxing News (@Worldboxingnews) January 29, 2025
1988 – Mike Tyson vs. Michael Spinks
Mike Tyson took only 91 seconds to defeat Michael Spinks, despite the fight, which took place on June 27, 1988, being one of the most anticipated battles of this era.
Tyson had 34-0 and clips 31-0, but the youthful master turned out to be unstoppable at night.
Mike Tyson took only 91 seconds to remove Michael Spinks despite the fight, which took place on June 27, 1988, being one of the most anticipated battles of this era.
Tyson had 34-0 and clips 31-0, but the youthful master turned out to be unstoppable at night. pic.twitter.com/dsijpia5wy
– World Boxing News (@Worldboxingnews) January 29, 2025
1998 – Vladimir Klitschko vs. Najee Shaheed
A few weeks before the American debut in 1998, 19-0 Vladimir Klitschko faced Najee Shaheed [16-0-1] at Circus Krone, Munich, Germany. Shaheed was supposed to be a solid test for the upcoming Klitschko, but it wasn’t.
Klitschko destroyed Shaheed in one round, making American entanglement of legs with 27 seconds to the left of the opening session.
A few weeks before the American debut in 1998, 19-0 Vladimir Klitschko faced Najee Shaheed [16-0-1] at Circus Krone, Munich, Germany.
Shaheed was supposed to be a solid test for the upcoming Klitschko, but it did not turn out. pic.twitter.com/ydygaln0wp
– World Boxing News (@Worldboxingnews) January 29, 2025
2004 – Antonio Tarver vs. Roy Jones Jr.
In May 2004, Antonio Tarver [21-2] He was facing the powerful Roy Jones Jr. [49-1] Six months after losing the first meeting through the decision. Tarver made one of the biggest threads in this era, knocking Jones in the second round.
Jones suffered a second career defeat and was never the same warrior.
2010 – Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams
Below a year after losing his decision, Sergio Martinez built a previous victory over Kelly Pavlik, stopping Paul Williams in a rematch in November 2010. Martinez landed with an incredible left hand to end Williams in a split second.
Below a year after losing his decision, Sergio Martinez built a previous victory over Kelly Pavlik, stopping Paul Williams in a rematch in November 2010.
Martinez landed with an incredible left hand to end Williams in a split second. pic.twitter.com/oxqnidgeud
– World Boxing News (@Worldboxingnews) January 29, 2025
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Miyo Yoshida launches the return on February 1 vs Beata Dudek
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2 days agoon
January 28, 2025Leaving her controversial loss according to the decision on the modern international boxing federation (IBF) of the world champion in weight, Shurretta Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KO) in October, three times, two-level world champion Miyo Yoshida (17-5) Return to the ring On February 1 against the Srowoksia Super Bantamweight Beata Dudek (5-5, 4 KO).
Yoshida vs. Dudek is a planned 8-round fight on the card presented by the Prime Time Promotions at the Prudential Center in Newark, Novel Jersey.
COMPUBODOKS statistics for Yoshida vs. Metcalf 2 in October last year was heavily supported by Yoshida, which lost the title of World World World IBF, due to the dubious results of the judge 99-91 (Robin Taylor), Robert Perez (97-93) and Max Deluca (96-94).
According to Compubox, Yoshida ended the fight for 96-64 in general, 49-17 in JABS, 30-16 in body blows and 8-0-2 in a total round.
Yoshida’s master defense maintained the opponent at a distance, which meant that the enormous percentage of Metcalf blows is not associated with the connection, hitting only the air.
In general, Yoshida landed an amazingly 50 % more blows (96-64) than Metcalf, in addition to a much higher percentage of accuracy, almost three times higher than 22 % than the opponent’s 9 %.
The head of Yoshida, a lawyer based in Novel York Keith Sullivan, appealed to IBF, asking for an immediate rematch. IBF reviewed the legal report of Sullivan and support of statistical data, and rarely undertook to maintain Yoshida in ranking No. 1 and ordering her mandatory pretender Metcalf, demanding Metcalf to defend her crown against Yoshid.
“I am very grateful to IBF and my manager, Mr. Sullivan,” said Yoshida about her current status. “Looking back at the last match, I am terrified of the results of scoring, especially 99-91. We had a great game plan to take care of the height and achieve the advantage of my opponent, and the judges were fed for perfect performance. “
The main difference between her last and upcoming fights is her mental approach to win so clearly that everyone will agree when her hand will be raised in victory. Yoshida did not care about the risk of her compared to Metcalf, taking this fight with Dudek, who fights Hungary.
“Last year,” she explained, “I fought only one match. There was a gap between the matches. To be in the best condition, I want to fight consistently and I will definitely be ready to win this match.
“My opponent (Dudek) is one class higher and at the same height as Metcalf. So I wanted this fight for these reasons, a bigger and higher opponent to prepare me for a re -match. Dudek is an opponent who cannot be appreciated. I trained tough to keep my spirits. I started fighting with fly weight and this will be my first fight for 121 pounds, but I prepared for it. “
“Miyo had a great camp. He will make a huge show of his skills and power of boxing. Concentration and commitment to the training are inspiring, “noted her main coach Jimmy Sosa, who trains her with her brother Aurelino and a fitness coach, Sergiy Korchyly.
“Taking this fight, Miyo risks the loss of the title, but she was adamant, she wanted to be busy and wanted a higher, heavier and stronger opponent,” added manager Miyo Keith Sullivan. “I was very pleased with the IBF decision. I put it within 48 hours of the decision. God willing, Miyo emerges victorious on Saturday, and then the title shot is next. “
The Mexican star and former world champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz will try to start his 2025 in Definitely, preparing to fight the Condyging Contender Angel Fierro on Saturday, February 1 as part of the PBC loaded PBC Pay-Per-View event on the best movie with t- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
“Our bags are packed and we are ready to see everyone in Vegas this week,” said Cruz. “People are content to see us again in the ring and there is no better way to start 2025 than in the total Mexican battle!”
The 26-year-old will fight for the third time in Las Vegas as a professional, including his triumph of March 2024 a passionate fans base.
“I remember how I fought for the first time in Las Vegas, because it was the culmination of years of tough work,” said Cruz. “Every Mexican warrior wants to fight in Las Vegas and I am grateful to come back. This is not different than the first time, because of all fans who showed me love. I am grateful for them and I want them to be proud. “
In his first fight, from the time of losing the title by decision in August last year, Cruz will start his run in recovering the title and hopes that with winning February 1 he will be able to return back to the top of the division of 140 pounds.
“Saturday, February 1 is a novel beginning,” said Cruz. “Fans love this kind of fights and what I am fighting for. We had a mighty training camp to be at its best when the bell rings. The goal is to regain our place at the top and delve into more fights. We will enter this ring in a great shape. “
Tickets for the live event are already on sale via axs.com.
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