AD DIRIYAH, Saudi Arabia: Andy Ruiz blamed three months of partying for his one-sided world heavyweight championship defeat to Anthony Joshua on Saturday (Sunday in Manila), admitting he had failed to train seriously for his first title defense. “Three months of partying and celebrating affected me, what can I say?” Ruiz told reporters after the fight. Asked what he’d do differently if granted a rematch with Joshua, Ruiz replied: “Listen to my coach. There’s no excuses…the partying and all that stuff got the best of me.”Robles meanwhile refused to point the finger at Ruiz. I think if I’m lighter I’m going to let my hands go and be a completely different fighter.”AFP

Source: Manila Times December 08, 2019 19:02 UTC