Joseph Parker Openly Seeking Sequel Against Andy Ruiz Jr.: “I Think I Can Definitely Stop Him”

Joseph Parker Openly Seeking Sequel Against Andy Ruiz Jr.: “I Think I Can Definitely Stop Him”

By: Hans Themistode

It was a long and painful fall from grace for former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker. At one point, the New Zealand native proudly held his world title and defended it successfully against all comers. However, following back-to-back defeats at the hands of both Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte – Parker began scrambling for answers.

Subsequently, the 30-year-old has gone back to the drawing board and returned as a new man. As a result, the proud New Zealander has reeled off six consecutive victories and now finds himself firmly in the thick of things for another world title opportunity.

With championship glory within his reach, Parker reveals that he’s recently reached out to his longtime rival, Andy Ruiz Jr. The two clashed in December of 2016, with the vacant WBO crown on the line. Though their contest was extremely close, it was Parker who emerged with the majority decision victory.

Considering that Ruiz Jr. is a marquee name in the heavyweight division, Parker would love the opportunity to run things back.

“It was a close fight, the first fight with Andy,” said Parker during an interview with Behind The Gloves. “I want to make that fight. My manager David Higgins has been trying to get in touch with his management or his promotional team. At the moment, we haven’t heard back but I even text Andy myself and said ‘hey, it would be great if we can have a rematch.’ He said he’ll keep that in mind.”

Ruiz Jr., 31, has seen his standing in the pugilistic sport change dramatically since his first meeting with Parker. The Mexican native strung together a three-fight win streak before facing off against former unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua in 2019. Though Ruiz Jr. was viewed as a sizable underdog, he waltzed into New York’s Madison Square Garden and proceeded to violently rip away Joshua’s heavyweight titles via seventh-round stoppage.

Although his championship reign was transient, Ruiz Jr. has rededicated himself to the sport of boxing with the help of Eddy Reynoso and pound-for-pound star, Canelo Alvarez. In Ruiz Jr.’s first trip to the ring since dropping his heavyweight titles, he outpointed fringe contender Chris Arreola.

Despite the ups and downs of his career, Parker applauds Ruiz Jr.’s accomplishments. Still, if a sequel between the pair can be organized, Parker not only believes he’ll emerge victorious once again, but this time around, he’ll do so in brutal fashion.

“He’s done a lot since we first fought,” admitted Parker. “I’ve done quite a bit as well since we first fought. I think it would be a great matchup but I back myself to take care of business. He’s very durable and very tough. He has that Mexican style and that Mexican sort of confidence within himself but in the heavyweight division, one punch can change everything. If I land a good punch, I think I can definitely stop him.”

11 Comments

  1. Jerrysoype

    At pre-eminent, I was skeptical about https://joyorganics.com/pages/wholesale-cbd , but sometimes I provision them in my nightstand. They’ve be proper part of my evening routine—ditty gummy, a cup of tea, and I’m clever to go. I don’t perceive treble or freaky, nothing but stillness and on the brink of to afraid down. The flavor’s in actuality in actuality angelic too, which surprised me. No weird aftertaste like some others I’ve tried. If your imagination runs a mile a pint-sized at continually or you’re honest maddening to relax after at liberty, these are for all value checking out.

  2. Thank you for this article. I’d also like to convey that it can be hard if you are in school and simply starting out to establish a long history of credit. There are many students who are simply trying to pull through and have an extended or beneficial credit history can often be a difficult issue to have.

  3. Hello There. I found your weblog using msn. This is a really smartly written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and come back to learn more of your useful info. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.

  4. Coming from my observation, shopping for technology online can for sure be expensive, nevertheless there are some tips that you can use to help you get the best bargains. There are generally ways to find discount promotions that could make one to hold the best consumer electronics products at the cheapest prices. Good blog post.

  5. This article is a breath of fresh air! The author’s unique perspective and thoughtful analysis have made this a truly captivating read. I’m thankful for the effort he has put into creating such an enlightening and provocative piece. Thank you, author, for providing your expertise and sparking meaningful discussions through your outstanding writing!

  6. It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d most certainly donate to this excellent blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to brand new updates and will share this site with my Facebook group. Chat soon!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *