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On Wednesday local time, former heavyweight world boxing champion Andy Ruiz Jr. appeared at a press conference in Manhattan, New York. At the press conference, Andy Ruiz Jr. announced that he will face Jarrell Miller at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3 this year. The bout will be a major mat bout ahead of the super welterweight world titles led by Terence Crawford and Israel Madlimov.
However, it was clear that the audience was more concerned about the feud between Andy Ruiz Jr. and another heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua.
Pressed by reporters, Andy Ruiz Jr. said that Anthony Joshua is finally starting to show the confidence and aggressiveness he once had.
In 2019, in a fierce fight at Madison Square Garden, Andy Ruiz Jr., who was not favored before the fight, knocked Anthony Joshua to the canvas four times and won three World Championship belts. Since that game, Anthony Joshua has become cringe, hesitant to attack. Although Joshua won the rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr., Anthony Joshua was more than cautious in the match, without the momentum of a world champion.
Since then, Anthony Joshua's career has been on a downward spiral, and no matter what kind of opponent he faces, he has not been able to play with a clear advantage until his last two fights. In his last two fights, Joshua has defeated Otto Wallin and Francis Naganno by knockout, and he has been impressive. All of this gives Andy Ruiz Jr. reason to believe that Anthony Joshua is starting to regain his confidence and game form.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference, Andy Ruiz Jr. said: "Anthony Joshua is finding his form, he's getting his confidence back. I think that's the most important thing. I'm happy for him to see him doing what he's supposed to do. Now, I'm happy to have a trilogy fight with him. He was the one who gave me a chance before. Now I'm willing to give him a chance back. ”
"Anthony Joshua is doing well now, he's beating those he deserves. I'm not saying they're the kind of fighters who are easy to deal with, on the contrary, they have a lot of quality and have very good skills. I think it's time for Anthony Joshua to fight with a former world champion who doesn't need to be exposed and doesn't care about the pay, and I think the best fit should be me. If I do get this opportunity, I'll give it my all and I'll give it my all in that fight. Andy Ruiz Jr. told reporters with a smile.
In addition, at the press conference, Andy Ruiz Jr. also revealed that he plans to return to the ring in December, in addition to his fight against Jarrell Miller. Andy Ruiz Jr. hasn't fought since knocking out Luis Ortiz three times in September 2022 to win the bout by unanimous decision. Last year, Andy Ruiz Jr. was injured in training and had to undergo surgery for a rotator cuff tear.
"I've been out of boxing for a while and I have to accumulate victories. Regaining my form through these fights, I'd love to play against Joseph Parker, Deonta Wilder and Anthony Joshua. I've been training hard to stay in shape for this goal. And after this game, I'll be back to training camp right away and then I'll be back in December. Andy Ruiz Jr. explained to reporters.
"I want to be the heavyweight champion again. Andy Ruiz Jr. said confidently.