BOXING fans have been left stunned by Andy Ruiz Jr’s body transformation.
The 33-year-old has not fought since beating Luis Ortiz in September 2022 where he weighed in at 268.75 lbs.
Andy Ruiz Jr’s weight has been a much-talked about topic over the years
The former world champ now looks to have shed the pounds in his latest photos
The Snickers-loving fighter was hailed by his followers for his new slim look
The star ballooned up to 20st for his rematch with Anthony Joshua
That was the same weight as when he shocked the world to beat Anthony Joshua in 2019 to become the heavyweight champion.
The Snickers-loving Mexican-American then ballooned up to 20 STONE for his rematch with Joshua in Saudi Arabia, which he lost on points.
But he got back down to 18st 2lb for his comeback fight against Chris Arreola in May 2021, although the win was less than convincing.
Now the star is targeting a blockbuster clash next as he tries to secure bouts with Tyson Fury or Deontay Wilder.
And he looks to be in superb condition as he left fans stunned with how slim he was looking in his latest Instagram post.
Ruiz Jr shared a snap of himself in Miami throwing a fist while in a pink shirt and shorts combo with a tight black t-shirt underneath and a white hat on his head.
That was accompanied with a caption that read: “Drop a comment if you are ready for my return.”
But it was his apparent weight-loss that his 1.8 million followers seemed to be most interested in.
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One fan reacted to the snaps with: “Looking slim amigo. Let’s get it !”
Another wrote: “The champ slimmin down.”
A fellow follower said: “You look ready champ.”
Ruiz Jr, who recently claimed his Twitter account was hacked after a tweet was sent out about taking drugs and paying for prostitutes, warned Fury he is coming for his WBC crown in April.
He even hinted a fight had been agreed by re-sharing a mocked up fight poster of the two.
Fury’s promoter Frank Warren was forced to deny a fight was official, while Ruiz is also eyeing a clash with Wilder.
The 33-year-old is trying to climb back to the top of the heavyweight division
Frequently Asked Questions
How can a beginner learn to box at home?
Boxing has been around since ancient times. Boxing was created in ancient times to help warriors fight off their enemies. Today, boxing is widely practiced all over the world. You don’t even need to go to a gym to box. You will need some gloves, punching bag, and some friends to spar.
You can also find local amateur boxing clubs where you can join and get trained by professional coaches. After mastering basic punches, combinations, and other skills, you can compete in tournaments.
What is the maximum number of punches a person can take?
A punch is defined as “a blow delivered from a fist”. Only one punch can be sustained by a human. When someone hits you in the face, he/she is punching you. You cannot hit him/her back. That would be two punches.
What is the average time it takes to become a professional fighter?
Professional boxing requires years of dedication and hard work. A minimum of 10 hours per week is required to train to become a professional ring fighter.
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How To
Here are the Basic Skills of Boxing
How to box effectively
Boxing is the most loved sport in the world. It involves two people who attempt to knock each other out of their heads. Different countries have different rules. There are generally three types of boxing: Amateur, Professional, and Olympic.
Amateur boxing is often practiced at school, college, or university. This type of boxing allows sparring without protection. Usually amateur boxing competitions consist of three rounds of five minutes each. There are many different styles of amateur boxing including Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Karate, Judo, Wrestling and others.
Professional boxing is usually practiced in gyms, clubs or stadiums. They have protective equipment such as mouthpieces. Professional boxing competitions consist of six rounds lasting four minutes each. There are many different types of professional Boxing such as Boxing, MMA, Kickboxing, Muay Thai or Taekwondo.
Olympic boxing is practiced at the Olympics. Boxers wear special protective gear, which must conform to international standards. The eight rounds last three minutes each and are held over eight rounds. Olympic boxing has only two styles, Light Flyweight vs Heavyweight.
The basic skills of boxing are:
- Punching techniques
- Guarding techniques
- Footwork
- Stance
- Move your body
- Defense
- Combination
- Rotation
- Spare parts
Punching Techniques
There are seven types: Left Hook (right hook), Right Hook (uppercut), Cross (cross), Straight, Overhand, Underhand. Each punch has its own technique. Some punches require greater strength than others. An uppercut, for instance, requires tremendous strength. However, a straight punch is much more powerful and faster than other punches.
There are also various punching combinations. These are combinations which combine several punches in order to achieve a specific goal. A combination can contain multiple parts. A left hook followed with a right-cross will cause injury to the opponent’s jaw.
Guard Techniques
Boxers use their bodies to defend themselves against attack. He does this using his legs and arms, elbows as well as hands, knees and feet.
Legs
Boxers should use the legs to protect themselves against kicks. If he gets kicked, he raises one leg and turns away from his attacker. If the attacker is coming from the front, he will bend at the knees to avoid getting kicked on either side. He will block the kick with his foot if the attack is coming from behind.
Elbows
Elbow strikes are very powerful because they inflict great pain. You can either deliver an elbow strike directly, or indirectly. Directly, you strike your opponent with your forearm. Indirectly, you hit him with another portion of your arm.
Hands
Boxers use their hands as a shield against incoming punches. Boxers use their hands to stop incoming punches. They raise their fists up above their heads and move towards the attack. The attacker’s fist is then in their face.
Knees
To absorb the impact of a punch to the stomach, abdomen, or chest, boxers should bend their knees. For defense purposes, knee strikes are common.
Feet
A boxer should take control of an attack and respond with counter-attacks. This way, he can gain distance between himself and his opponent. In addition, when delivering a counter-attack, a boxer should keep his balance.
Stances
Boxing is only possible if a boxer has a clear stance. His stance determines how he defends himself. It determines his position and the direction he will face. Boxers can take many different stances. These are some of our most favorite:
- Low stance
- High stance
- Southpaw stance
- Western stance
Body Movement
A boxer must change his position, speed and rhythm in order to win the fight. This requires changing your position, speed, and rhythm.
Rotation
Rotating his arm to increase the puncher’s reach is a key part of boxing. Different types of punches require different speeds for the rotation.
Combinations
The timing of each individual punch affects the effectiveness or failure of a combination. A combination that works well starts with strong punches and ends with weak ones is a winning combination.
Spare parts
Sparring is a practice session designed to improve boxing skills . A sparring session is where a boxer trains both his mind and his body. The purpose of sparring is, in short, to learn how fight and not get hurt.
You need to have patience and dedication in order to learn how boxing works. You need to train hard and long in order to become a better boxer.
