5/1 PBC on FOX PPV: Andy Ruiz Jr. vs Chris Arreola

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

This fight is PUTRID

 

[Derek Lee]

 

[Conscious Pilot]

This fight is PUTRID

If Ruiz doesn’t get dude out of there


Anything can happen in the Heavyweight Division, but dude probably won’t be getting a Wilder or Big Fight if he doesn’t take Arreola out to pasture

 

[BlackAchilles]

If Ruiz doesn’t get dude out of there


Anything can happen in the Heavyweight Division, but dude probably won’t be getting a Wilder or Big Fight if he doesn’t take Arreola out to pasture

I'd watch a re-match w/ Parker

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

I want ruiz vs chisora then white please!!

 

[ℒℴѵℯJay ELECTUA]

I dont want to see Parker ever again!!

Usyk vs white, wilder, ruiz, joshua..

 

[Apollo Creed]

Usyk vs Ruiz would be a damn good fight

 

[Ahadi]

His 15 min ain’t up yet? Lol

 

[Omar Little]

 

[The axe murderer]

If Ruiz doesn’t get dude out of there


Anything can happen in the Heavyweight Division, but dude probably won’t be getting a Wilder or Big Fight if he doesn’t take Arreola out to pasture

Nah hell get him out. Ruiz got discipline problems but he is a wrecking ball for anyone that goes toe to toe with him

 

[bobbiewishbone]

PPV?!

 

[patscorpio]

Chris Arreola: Andy Ruiz Should Worry About His Boxing Not His Physique

BY MANOUK AKOPYAN
Published Sun Apr 25, 2021, 01:14 PM EDT


VAN NUYS, Calif. — The battle of the big men between Andy Ruiz and Chris Arreola could immediately become a weighty issue if either fighter shows up out of shape when they square off May 1 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on FOX Sports pay per view. (photo by Ryan Hafey)

The Mexican heavyweights both have a history of lacking discipline during training, none more so than Ruiz, who gained over 15 pounds in his rematch versus Anothony Joshua in 2019 while failing to defend his titles.

A more dedicated Ruiz (33-2, 22 KOs) has emerged of late after joining forces with new trainer Eddy Reynoso. After once ballooning to 310 pounds, he now plans on fighting at no more than 255 pounds.

If you ask Arreola (38-6-1, 33 KOs), Ruiz shouldn’t worry about what the scale reads in preparation for their encounter.

“Boxing is not a bodybuilding sport. It doesn't matter if you have a f------ body like Tarzan. If you fight like Jane, who cares? Personally, I think he should worry more about his boxing than his physique,” said Arreola. “Who cares about what people say if you look fat? All that matters is that you get the win. I was once that guy who had s--- talked about his weight. Every time. All that matters is that you come in with a good performance. If he could do both, that would be great. My job is to prevent that from happening.”

Arreola trainer Joe Goossen told BoxingScene.com he’s ready to see a revived Ruiz.

“Andy Ruiz is going to be as sharp as he’s ever been, if not better than ever. I’m not looking for edges, I know what I know. He’s with a great trainer. He’s rededicated himself, or else Eddy wouldn’t have even bothered coaching him,” said Goossen.

Arreola is expecting the union between Ruiz and Reynoso to only be a positive one.

“It looks like it should be a good marriage. At the end of the day it's up to Andy if he makes it work or not. The trainer is going to be there. The trainer is going to work. So it's up to you if you want to do it or not,” said Arreola. “It's boxing. If I'm not ready for his hand speed, then I'm going to go bye-bye. I'm going to go to sleep. I'm always ready for whatever comes. Hand speed. Power. He has both, so I have to be ready for both.”

 

[Conscious Pilot]

Not excited for this card but I have a feeling it might be one of those unexpectedly dope cards.. the Main Event might be lit for as long as it lasts.. maybe it’s wishful thinking

 

[BlackAchilles]

Edit: wrong thread

 

[patscorpio]

Photos: Chris Arreola Open Workout For Andy Ruiz Showdown

BY BOXING PHOTOS
Published Mon Apr 26, 2021, 10:22 PM EDT


A few days remain before the FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View card on Saturday, May 1. The event is headlined by former unified heavyweight world champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. battling all-action heavyweight Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. (photos by Ryan Hafey)

The card will also feature former world champion Omar “Panterita” Figueroa, Jr. vs. Abel Ramos, who meet in the co-main event, sensational super welterweight contender Sebastian “The Towering Inferno’’ Fundora and hard-hitting Jorge “El Demonio’’ Cota, who battle in a 12-round attraction.

And rising welterweight star Jesus Ramos and U.S. Olympian Javier “El Intocable” Molina, who square-off to kick off the pay-per-view at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.