Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) has his sights set on a huge rematch with Joseph Parker if he gets past Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller (26-1-1, 22 KOs) in his long-awaited comeback fight at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles this Saturday August 3, live worldwide on DAZN PPV.
“For me next it’s Jarrell Miller; god willing we get that win and hopefully I’d love to run it back with Joseph Parker,” said Ruiz. “I’d love to get that rematch. Of course, I rate Jarrell Miller. Any fighter inside that ring is dangerous. You can’t underestimate nobody. We’ve got to be prepared. We’ve got to be ready for whatever comes our way. We’ve just got to get that win.
“The main thing is just getting the victory, getting back in action and getting ready to fight those big boys. Me personally I would like to have two fights, against people that are in the top ten or top fifteen. I’ll fight against anyone else after this fight. I just want to fight the top guys man. Joseph Parker is doing amazing things right now. He beat Wilder and he beat Zhang. I’d love to fight him too.
“I had a lot of rollercoasters and a lot of up and downs over the years since my last fight against Luis Ortiz. I had surgery on my shoulder. I had some ‘baby mumma’ drama but guess what? I’m back, I’m ready to go and I’m ready to become and two-time heavyweight champion of the world.”
“I think it’s a good fight for me, especially because I haven’t been in the ring for 18 months and for my shoulder. I’m not saying he’s something light or he’s an easy fight, because all fights are hard. You can’t underestimate nobody. I think this is the perfect fight for my comeback.
“Back in the day he did call me out. We were in Detroit, I just got done winning this fight, he went up the ring and he wanted to fight me. I was like, ‘you know what, let’s do it right now, let’s do it, I’ll put on the gloves and we’ll get it on’. After the years passed we actually became, I don’t want to say super good friends, but we kind of became friends.
“We’re friends outside of the ring but inside the ring it’s business. Jarrell; it’s time man, it’s time buddy. It’s time to get back in the ring. I’ve seen what you did over there in Saudi Arabia, and now I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do man. It’s all business, nothing personal. Let’s get it.”
Not only is Andy a one hit wonder but he ruined his career by his inactivity. Since he beat AJ, Aj has fought 8 times going 6-2 and Andy has only fought 3 times smh
He should have trained with Robert Garcia instead.
This might be a very good fight…Depends on Miller coming in shape….here Miller has more to win ..decent credibility with this win..which could motivate Miller to be in top shape….good experience, progression fight for Ruiz….over a decent fighter….this could be fun to watch
That’s what they said about James J Braddock. They even revoked his license after injuries. It’s easy to dismiss someone else’s injury. Check out the movie Cinderella Man there’s more insight on this. I’m rooting for Ruiz Jr to do his thing and take Parker out.
Parker is, to me, the kind of guy who represents boxing well. He takes on all comers, even traveling across the globe to do it. He stays active and always in shape. Ruiz is the exact opposite. I expect Ruiz to beat Miller, but I’d love to see Parker beat Ruiz again (I think Parker has gotten a LOT better since the first fight).
This is an interesting matchup. Ruiz likes to engage, which works to Miller’s favor, but, Ruiz has the skills to counter effectively. This fight will come down to conditioning. Kind of a redundant statement in the heavyweight division in today’s world, but that’s where we’re at.
Whats the over/under on ruiz’ weight?
How about millers weight?
Just don’t give him a ride in your bike
The ring might need reinforced steel to handle to mass.
jj
obese 100%
I’d like to see him take both of those wins. Maybe just because a unified champion is someone I want to see not turn out to be a total fluke. If he can get back to that incredible counter punching like he had against Joshua, I think he’s got a decent chance. he shouldn’t worry too much about weight though, just training hard. It isn’t gonna help him to get too skinny.
blah blah blah
see him again after this fight, in 2028
Inactive, inconsistent performances. He should have too much for Miller though. Ruiz has the faster hands but will probably go the distance since Miller is much heavier.
Parker vs Ruiz 2 is an excellent fight. The first one was really good. Run it back.
I think Andy is in for a very tough fight. Miller is in much better shape than he was for Dubois
There is no point for Parker to rematch Ruiz. He already beat him and Parker has the WBO interim belt, Ruiz has nothing. Parker should actually be more interested in a Dillian Whyte rematch, since he lost to him in a close one. A Zhang rematch is another maybe. Obviously a Parker-Joyce rematch is likely gone. Ruiz should fight the Anderson/Bakole winner next.
Money really talks. In over 60 years of following this game, i have never seen a card like this. You have 5 matches here that can be the main event. This Saudi Guy came out of the woodwork and save the game, that was obviously on the way to the grave. Lets hope he is allowed to continue, look for GB, Top Rank and PBC to try to put obstacles in his way.
G seems to be on board, but Top Rank and PBC probably won’t budge.
Miller is good shape for this fight.He looks below 300. When he was around 280, he used to have a lot of stamina at that weight. If he’s close to 290, Andy could have issues.
miller had far more stamina when he was juiced
That will be a good in 2-3 years when Ruiz has his next fight.
both are fat. Fat fighters are just stupid. With the millions they can make , being fat shows zero discipline. Not smart.
Have to agree. There should be an obese
heavyweight division for those over 250.
Leave the sugar alone, big boys. Gypsy
Queen is another disgrace.
personal attacks will not be tolerated…how can you critique a fighter without personal comments…attacks? Like a hook cross combo? Toughen up sissy boxing site runners. It is a long fight..