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<\/a>Ahead of the highly-anticipated rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr and Anthony Joshua this Saturday December 7, shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US, all fighters from the stacked card worked out in front a lively crowd in Riyadh this evening. In June, Ruiz (33-1, 22 KOs) spoiled the U.S. debut of then-undefeated Heavyweight kingpin Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs), leaving New York as the unified IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO World Heavyweight Champion. The upset is considered one of the largest upsets in Heavyweight boxing history, drawing comparisons to other historic heavyweight upsets such as Buster Douglas\u2019 shocking victory over Mike Tyson and Hasim Rahman\u2019s knockout win over Lennox Lewis.<\/p>\nAndy Ruiz Jr interview:<\/p>\n
On fans loving him in Saudi Arabia: \u201cIt\u2019s not going to be first or my last timing fighting here. They will see a lot more of Andy Ruiz here in Saudi Arabia.\u201d<\/p>\n
On keeping the same hand speed: \u201cNo, I didn\u2019t want show off too much on what we\u2019re working on. I wanted to give a little mix there. We\u2019ve been training really heard, working on different stuff, so the speed, the pressure, the angles, everything we\u2019ve been working on, hopefully December 7 we will get that victory.\u201d<\/p>\n
On what he has does differently this time around: \u201cThe same thing, training, making some adjustments, but we got all the tools, all the same things, so we\u2019re focused mentally and ready for December 7.\u201d<\/p>\n
On having a psychological advantage: \u201cI could but I don\u2019t want to underestimate any fighter because I respect every fighter that comes into the ring. We all risk our lives here to provide for our loved ones, so I\u2019m just excited for Saturday to have a really good fight.\u201d<\/p>\n
On confidence getting another KO: \u201cI\u2019ll never predict a KO, but if it comes it comes, I\u2019m just prepared to win and use all the tools I have and take advantage of being here.\u201d<\/p>\n
On being proud of bringing the belts to Saudi Arabia: \u201cI\u2019m really proud. I\u2019ve been working really hard my entire life to become the first Mexican Heavyweight Champion of the World. I came a long way, been through a lot of obstacles in my life. I just thank God, and I\u2019m really excited to be here. Everybody please tune-in December 7 this Saturday in Saudi Arabia. Get your app. Check out the channel on DAZN. Let\u2019s do it baby, we\u2019re going make history again!\u201d<\/p>\n
Anthony Joshua interview:<\/p>\n
On his preparations: \u201cIt\u2019s been about being confident, about knowing my capabilities. I\u2019ve had a great training camp, I am well prepared, and ready to showcase my skills.\u201d<\/p>\n
On what change we will see Saturday night: \u201cI\u2019m forever changing, that\u2019s what training camp is about, evolution, like night and day. I shed the skin from last time, re-built myself, and all I\u2019m doing is going to win, that\u2019s what I\u2019m focused on.\u201d<\/p>\n
On looking to have more speed in this fight: \u201cI\u2019m quick anyway. I\u2019m not looking for anything except the win, that\u2019s the objective. It\u2019s about speed, it\u2019s not about nothing else, the objective is just to win, win, win.\u201d<\/p>\n
On how much Andy Ruiz had been on his mind since the first fight: \u201cHe\u2019s been on my mind five weeks prior to June 1 because that\u2019s when he came in as my replacement, and he will be on my mind forever. If Andy Ruiz is dedicated to the game we will see each other a third time down the line as well. This won\u2019t be the last time I see Andy Ruiz in the ring.\u201d<\/p>\n
On a third match with Andy Ruiz: \u201cYes because I think we make for good fights. I think there will definitely be a knockout, and people want to see bloodshed and a knockout. I think we will see each other a third time.\u201d<\/p>\n
On getting the victory: \u201cIf God calls it that\u2019s what\u2019s going to happen. I feel it in my heart, and believe in myself, so yeah I\u2019ll be victorious. Shout out to all of my sparring partners for preparing me. You are going to see fireworks on Saturday. This is an important fight and like I said, this fight isn\u2019t going 12 rounds.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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