10-21-2016, 01:28 PM
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Andy Ruiz starts training to fight Joseph Parker, believing WBO heavyweight title will be on the line in New Zealand
Mexico's Andy Ruiz believes he has the skills to beat Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker i New Zealand.
Andy Ruiz's trainer says his team is beginning preparations to fight Joseph Parker in the belief the WBO title will be on the line in New Zealand.
WBO president Paco Valcarcel and vice-president John Duggan have suggested a four-man box-off might be the best way to decide the title vacated by Britain's Tyson Fury, who has stepped aside to deal with depression and drug issues.
The issue will be decided at this week's WBO annual conference in Puerto Rico.
Parker's promoter Dean Lonergan is attending the conference, firm in his belief that as the No 1 ranked boxer Parker has first rights to a vacant belt and they are pushing on with plans to stage a title fight against Ruiz in Auckland, hopefully in December.
Lonergan says they won't promote the Ruiz fight if no title is involved.
Ruiz is backed by Bob Arum, the biggest promoter in the business who holds massive sway with the WBO.
Ruiz's trainer Abel Sanchez, said it was his understanding the title would be on the line against Parker.
"Top Rank are trying to finalise fight but I don't know yet what month it will take place. As far as I know, It's definitely for the vacated WBO title," Sanchez told World Boxing News.
Sanchez and Ruiz start thier training camp this week in Big Bear, California.
Parker and his trainer Kevin Barry are in camp in Las Vegas ramping up their preparations as the uncertainty swirls.
Ruiz certainly has the WBO heavyweight belt on his mind.
"I am very proud right now, because for years we've waited for this moment and it's finally arrived. This is a great opportunity and I am ready to become the first Mexican world champion in this weight division. I'll do everything possible to win that fight. The fight is going to be against Parker for the WBO title," Ruiz told ESPN Deportes, suggesting December 27 was a likely date though Duco want it held earlier.
"It's the fight of my life. This is my chance to make history. It's weird how that the fight with Hughie Fury was cancelled, and now I have an even better opportunity. I will train very hard with Abel Sanchez in Big Bear."
Ruiz is relishing a chance to fight parker. They have sparred previously with Ruiz dominating Parker in their early tussle but the Kiwi returning to have his say.
In a division full of giants, Ruiz sees Parker as the best route to try to get a belt, hence is willingness to travel to New Zealand.
"The first time we sparred there were some good exchanges. He's pretty fast and he likes to throw combinations as well. We were both exchanging and I guess I got there first. I kind of dazed him. I rocked him pretty good," Ruiz said, adding he had caught up with Parker's latest win, a three round demolition of Russian Alexander Dimitrenko.
"In his last fight [against Alexander Dimitrenko] he beat this guy fast. But from his other fights I don't think he looked that good. My pressure and the speed of working the body and head at the same time - I think... I can do what I did in sparring.
"This is the best fight I could have for the world title."
Born in California but raised in Mexicali, Ruiz pledged his allegiance to Mexico whom he fought for at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
"My career was always more in Mexico than in the United States, Mexicali always supported me, so I say I'm from Mexicali, and I will make history for Mexico," Ruiz said.
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn continues to work towards staging a super fight between his IBF champion and former world champ Wladimir Klitschko, hinting he may even have the WBA and WBO belts involved.
If that eventuates, it's likely Parker will bide his time as the mandatory challenger to the IBF title and wait to fight the winner of that early next year.
- Stuff
Andy Ruiz starts training to fight Joseph Parker, believing WBO heavyweight title will be on the line in New Zealand
Mexico's Andy Ruiz believes he has the skills to beat Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker i New Zealand.
Andy Ruiz's trainer says his team is beginning preparations to fight Joseph Parker in the belief the WBO title will be on the line in New Zealand.
WBO president Paco Valcarcel and vice-president John Duggan have suggested a four-man box-off might be the best way to decide the title vacated by Britain's Tyson Fury, who has stepped aside to deal with depression and drug issues.
The issue will be decided at this week's WBO annual conference in Puerto Rico.
Parker's promoter Dean Lonergan is attending the conference, firm in his belief that as the No 1 ranked boxer Parker has first rights to a vacant belt and they are pushing on with plans to stage a title fight against Ruiz in Auckland, hopefully in December.
Lonergan says they won't promote the Ruiz fight if no title is involved.
Ruiz is backed by Bob Arum, the biggest promoter in the business who holds massive sway with the WBO.
Ruiz's trainer Abel Sanchez, said it was his understanding the title would be on the line against Parker.
"Top Rank are trying to finalise fight but I don't know yet what month it will take place. As far as I know, It's definitely for the vacated WBO title," Sanchez told World Boxing News.
Sanchez and Ruiz start thier training camp this week in Big Bear, California.
Parker and his trainer Kevin Barry are in camp in Las Vegas ramping up their preparations as the uncertainty swirls.
Ruiz certainly has the WBO heavyweight belt on his mind.
"I am very proud right now, because for years we've waited for this moment and it's finally arrived. This is a great opportunity and I am ready to become the first Mexican world champion in this weight division. I'll do everything possible to win that fight. The fight is going to be against Parker for the WBO title," Ruiz told ESPN Deportes, suggesting December 27 was a likely date though Duco want it held earlier.
"It's the fight of my life. This is my chance to make history. It's weird how that the fight with Hughie Fury was cancelled, and now I have an even better opportunity. I will train very hard with Abel Sanchez in Big Bear."
Ruiz is relishing a chance to fight parker. They have sparred previously with Ruiz dominating Parker in their early tussle but the Kiwi returning to have his say.
In a division full of giants, Ruiz sees Parker as the best route to try to get a belt, hence is willingness to travel to New Zealand.
"The first time we sparred there were some good exchanges. He's pretty fast and he likes to throw combinations as well. We were both exchanging and I guess I got there first. I kind of dazed him. I rocked him pretty good," Ruiz said, adding he had caught up with Parker's latest win, a three round demolition of Russian Alexander Dimitrenko.
"In his last fight [against Alexander Dimitrenko] he beat this guy fast. But from his other fights I don't think he looked that good. My pressure and the speed of working the body and head at the same time - I think... I can do what I did in sparring.
"This is the best fight I could have for the world title."
Born in California but raised in Mexicali, Ruiz pledged his allegiance to Mexico whom he fought for at the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
"My career was always more in Mexico than in the United States, Mexicali always supported me, so I say I'm from Mexicali, and I will make history for Mexico," Ruiz said.
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn continues to work towards staging a super fight between his IBF champion and former world champ Wladimir Klitschko, hinting he may even have the WBA and WBO belts involved.
If that eventuates, it's likely Parker will bide his time as the mandatory challenger to the IBF title and wait to fight the winner of that early next year.
- Stuff