Andy Ruiz JR aims to be in much better shape for Joshua rematch

Andy Ruiz JR is planning to be in much better shape for a year-end rematch with Anthony Joshua. 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist and former IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight-boxing champion Joshua was knocked out in the seventh round at Madison Square Garden Saturday night by massive betting odds underdog Ruiz Jr. The rematch is slated to take place on a December date, likely in Cardiff. “I want to be more toned,’’ said Ruiz to USA Today. “Just shock the world, even more, you know? I’ll have more ability, more speed, more power if I turn the little flab I have into muscle. That’s something I’m working on now, choosing the right foods. If not, I would be eating a three-party hamburger with bacon and all kinds of cheese. “People need to understand that I came this far being chubby and all that. Imagine how far I could go actually being in good shape and looking good. It’s going to work in my advantage. I know it’s going to work. I’m going to feel a lot better and have more ability.’’ “I’d love to be at 250, 255, but just be fit and be solid. Now that I have the right team behind me and the right equipment and all that, I think it’s going to work out for my benefit and it’s going to work out in my favour. The main thing is just to stay focused.’’

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