Thursday, December 5

What is your secret? Andy Ruiz shows his new image to the media

¿Cuál es su secreto? Andy Ruiz luce ante los medios su nueva imagen
Destroyer has lost up to 20 weight kilograms.

Photo: Richard Heathcote / Getty Images

Andy Ruiz is ready to return to the ring in the best possible shape. The former heavyweight champion has a year preparing exhaustively for the hand of Eddy Reynoso and Team Canelo . His intention is to be in optimal form for his next fight.

Photos: Andy Ruiz Looking Very Slim, Grinds For Arreola Clash https://t.co/c6qp 30 kuxh pic.twitter.com/PRmsaosNlH

– BoxingScene.com (@boxingscene) April 20, 2021

The Mexican boxer gave an interview for Fighthype in which he claimed to be in one of his best moments and revealed how much weight he lost heading into the fight against Chris Arreola. When starting training work with Eddy Reynoso, Ruiz weighed 300 pounds (136 Kilograms). “ Right now I’m sure I have 257 pounds (115 kilograms). I had some tacos yesterday so I’m fine. We still have two weeks left, my weight goal is to be at 255 pounds (115 kilograms) ”.

Andy Ruiz Jr has told reporters he’s currently weighing 257 lbs, two weeks out from his return against Chris Arreola.

He weighed 268 lbs for the first Anthony Joshua fight and 283 lbs for the rematch.

PBC / FOX showed this image comparison during their broadcast last night. pic.twitter.com/tj30 JD9CMG

– Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 18, 2021

Ruiz has dropped 11 kilograms compared to 128 that he had when he faced to Anthony Joshua . However, this time he considers being in good physical condition and assures that the fight against Arreola will be exciting. “He and I are Mexican fighters. We don’t like to give up, we keep hitting and we keep going. He likes to throw punches and I like to throw punches, so it will be an exciting fight ”.

Team Canelo was a plus in Andy’s career

“When I lost (against Anthony Joshua) I was very mad at myself because I didn’t do the things I had to do. I had to cause a change and that’s when I sent a message to Canelo . I said ‘do you think they can open the doors for me? I want to train, I want to change my life, I want to change the things I’m doing ”, explained Andy Ruiz.

Canelo on the bag & Andy Ruiz on the mitts 🔥🥊

(🎥: procoachhenry / IG) pic.twitter.com/9b4OHOst3d

– DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) April 20, 2021

This contact marked a turning point in the career of the Mexican boxer. Ruiz has recognized that his mentality has changed after be surrounded by so many world champions. The former heavyweight champion was placed under the command of Eddy Reynoso who directs his workouts. Without a doubt, it is an additional plus to work alongside world-class boxers. A video went viral on Twitter where Ruiz received instructions from Canelo in a sparring session.

Andy Ruiz Jr getting advice from pound-for-pound king Canelo in between rounds while sparring…

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– Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 16, 2021

Tyson Fury on the side of Andy Ruiz

The British boxer got against his compatriot, since considers that the Mexican fighter has all the tools to be victorious in this fight. “ I like Chris and I like Andy , it’s a great fight. I honestly think Andy is too young and fresh, he will win the way he wants ”, Fury sentenced .

Pleasure to meet you @ Andy_destroyer1 🤝 pic.twitter.com/JAUQZnHHkM

– TYSON FURY (@Tyson_Fury) April 18, 2021