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Andy Ruiz Jr Has Shed Some Serious Weight Ahead Of Anthony Joshua Rematch

He was best known for being 'out of shape' in their first encounter, but now there's no doubting his physical ability - by Alex Pierotti
  • 15 Oct 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr Has Shed Some Serious Weight Ahead Of Anthony Joshua Rematch

Earlier this year, Andy Ruiz Jr provided one of the biggest upsets in boxing history, defeating heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. And what made the victory so remarkable wasn't Joshua's record, but rather, Ruiz' physique heading into the bout. He was fat-shamed, labelled 'chubby' and he certainly didn't shy away from indulging in a Snickers or two. 

However, ahead of their much anticipated rematch, Ruiz is turning heads. The 30-year-old is starting the look the heavyweight champion he's now known for. 

Taking the Instagram, the American-born Mexican fighter shared photos of his much slimmer physique, putting the results down to "hard work".

"Hard work and dedication👊💪 Proud of my partner @bonobos for sharing my fit story," he wrote."

"Grateful to those who inspired my journey - I hope it inspires yours. Dreams can come true! Check out the link in bio #BonobosAFS #ad #LookAtMeNow"

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At his new weight, Ruiz believes he'll go into the fight far more prepared. 

"I have a lot of respect for Anthony, outside the ring he is a very good man," Ruiz told ESPN Deportes ahead of the fight.

"But inside [the ring] there are no friends, there is no respect or anything.

"It will not be an easy fight. I think it will be a hard fight, but nothing is easy in life, so we are training very hard. We will be prepared for whatever he bring.

"I will arrive in better condition.... lighter, faster and more powerful. They will believe that in December they will win.

"People will always talk like this, but I have faith that we're going to win and shut up more mouths."

Previously, Ruiz labelled himself "the little fat kid," and his diet secret before every match up was to tuck into a chocolate bar.

"My dad's been given me Snickers since I was six years old. Since I first turned amateur, my dad's been giving it to me. Best believe I will be eating Snickers before the fight with AJ," Ruiz explained ahead of the first fight. 

Only time will tell if his new body shape will make him a better a fighter. The couch experts will tell you he'll blow Joshua out of the park. 

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Alex Pierotti is the Digital Content Editor for Men's Health Australia, with experience reporting on health, fitness and sport. With a Journalism degree from UNSW under his belt, he got his start working in TV, working on the live broadcast of the Intrust Super Shute Shield on 7TWO before making the switch to print and digital at Pacific Magazines.

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