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‘He’s finished’ – Andy Ruiz releases training footage and fans fear the worst for boxing future
Andy Ruiz is back in the gym but his latest training footage has failed to spark the imagination of boxing fans. Ruiz fought Jarrell Miller in August 2024 ending a two-year hiatus from the ring, but it didn’t end well as he was perhaps fortunate to secure a draw against his heavyweight rival. Instagram - Andy RuizRuiz is back in the gym[/caption] The Mexican showed off a swollen hand at the final bell, and it was revealed afterwards that he had suffered a hand injury and faced an extended lay-off from the ring. Ruiz has fought just three times, including his draw with Miller, since his rematch defeat to Anthony Joshua in 2021, and was hoping to have an active period. But he looked a shadow of his lightning quick former self, and many bemoaned his lack of conditioning to face Miller. He is still determined to have a big 2025 however, confirming his injury is now healed. And the 35-year-old has now returned to the gym already just two days after his update. He posted training footage of himself crashing the heavy bag, his first punches since recovering from injury. But fans were left unimpressed by the workout footage, with one writing: “Wow, he’s finished.” One remarked: “Bro never stays in shape lol, looks far from optimum weight.” A fan continued: “Absolute wasted talent! What’s he had, about 3 fights since the Joshua win about 6 [sic] years ago? One comment even added: “Ruiz fight highlights are just him on a bag in the gym. Instagram - Andy RuizRuiz is back hitting a punch bag just two days after being cleared following injury[/caption] “Biggest opportunity squandered ever in modern day heavyweight boxing.” Others were less concerned, with one writing: “That’s that dark horse in the heavyweight division mark my words.” Another added: “Him and Deontay Wilder would be a good comeback fight.” While a final fan concluded: “Wanna see him rematch Miller, was beating him easily until he broke his hand.” Ruiz now has an uncertain future but will want to get his name back in the mix again, given the current depth of talent in the heavyweight landscape. A rematch with Miller is likely now off the cards despite the controversial decision. Ruiz hopes to have a big future ahead in 2025Getty Ruiz could still be given an opportunity to prove his worth against some big names including Wilder. His former coach Manny Robles insists he needs to push himself towards any opportunities, including the high-profile cards in Saudi Arabia. “I think he would fight in this Saudi Arabia world title mix,” Robles said. “But where is Andy? That is the question. “I haven’t spoken to him or seen him in years. I have no idea what Andy is up to in all honesty. “But he should come back and take advantage of this opportunity that has been given to all the heavyweight fighters. “The opportunity to fight in Saudi Arabia and get in the mix, all these great heavyweight champions fighting each other. “A loss should not determine the career of a fighter, I don’t think he should be judged by that defeat.” Follow talkBOXING on social media talkBOXING is now on Twitter and Facebook. Follow us on social media for big breaking boxing news, exclusive interviews and the best bits from our talkBOXING YouTube show. Like our Facebook page HERE Follow us on Twitter HERE Sign up for our WhatsApp channel HERE
Andy Ruiz is back in the gym but his latest training footage has failed to spark the imagination of boxing fans.
Ruiz fought Jarrell Miller in August 2024 ending a two-year hiatus from the ring, but it didn’t end well as he was perhaps fortunate to secure a draw against his heavyweight rival.
The Mexican showed off a swollen hand at the final bell, and it was revealed afterwards that he had suffered a hand injury and faced an extended lay-off from the ring.
Ruiz has fought just three times, including his draw with Miller, since his rematch defeat to Anthony Joshua in 2021, and was hoping to have an active period.
But he looked a shadow of his lightning quick former self, and many bemoaned his lack of conditioning to face Miller.
He is still determined to have a big 2025 however, confirming his injury is now healed.
And the 35-year-old has now returned to the gym already just two days after his update.
He posted training footage of himself crashing the heavy bag, his first punches since recovering from injury.
But fans were left unimpressed by the workout footage, with one writing: “Wow, he’s finished.”
One remarked: “Bro never stays in shape lol, looks far from optimum weight.”
A fan continued: “Absolute wasted talent! What’s he had, about 3 fights since the Joshua win about 6 [sic] years ago?
One comment even added: “Ruiz fight highlights are just him on a bag in the gym.
“Biggest opportunity squandered ever in modern day heavyweight boxing.”
Others were less concerned, with one writing: “That’s that dark horse in the heavyweight division mark my words.”
Another added: “Him and Deontay Wilder would be a good comeback fight.”
While a final fan concluded: “Wanna see him rematch Miller, was beating him easily until he broke his hand.”
Ruiz now has an uncertain future but will want to get his name back in the mix again, given the current depth of talent in the heavyweight landscape.
A rematch with Miller is likely now off the cards despite the controversial decision.
Ruiz could still be given an opportunity to prove his worth against some big names including Wilder.
His former coach Manny Robles insists he needs to push himself towards any opportunities, including the high-profile cards in Saudi Arabia.
“I think he would fight in this Saudi Arabia world title mix,” Robles said. “But where is Andy? That is the question.
“I haven’t spoken to him or seen him in years. I have no idea what Andy is up to in all honesty.
“But he should come back and take advantage of this opportunity that has been given to all the heavyweight fighters.
“The opportunity to fight in Saudi Arabia and get in the mix, all these great heavyweight champions fighting each other.
“A loss should not determine the career of a fighter, I don’t think he should be judged by that defeat.”
