Joshua v Ruiz: Fighters meet in Saudi Arabia for first time on press tour

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Andy Ruiz Jr stated he needs more than”15 minutes of fame” as he confronted Anthony Joshua to the very first time in the series up to their own 7 December rematch.
The unified world champion spoke in Saudi Arabia.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said boxing has sometimes been”narrow minded” more than venues.
Ruiz, 29, has faced criticism over a lack of attention since hammering Joshua but he can”prove everybody wrong”.
The American – that fights under the Mexican flag – has contributed videos and images of his lifestyle that was improved, including Rolls Royce and a mansion.
He’s also undertaken chances with innumerable talk shows and patrons but said:”Plenty of individuals are saying I’m not exercising or taking it badly. There are a lot of responsibilities to this.
“The hunger still remains. I really don’t need it to be 15 minutes of popularity. I want it to last, to be a creation, to be winner for more years.
“I will make history and win in the identical fashion and the exact identical way I did about 1 June and prove everybody wrong.”
Joshua ceased to property among the greatest shocks in the history of boxing.
Joshua, 29, lost for the first time in his profession in New York and simply told those existing in Diriyah he had been”humbled” by his welcome in Saudi Arabia and also”looking forward to this challenge”.
Joshua’s coach, Robert McCrackensaid the Briton has been”driven now” and”determined” to get the IBF, WBA and WBO titles backagain.
Manny Robles, coach of Ruiz, warned he wanted to”turn the page” following the shock win and stated”there’ll be changes” into his fighter.
“We know Joshua is a wonderful fighter and will make it that is why we will need to maintain our best,” said Robles. “You can anticipate a better Ruiz – quicker, leaner, more powerful than the first time round.”
The fighters shared words and smiles as they introduced for photographs that were head-to-head and will point news conventions in London and New York before the weekend.
Staging case in Saudi Arabia has prompted criticism, with Amnesty International stating the country has an”abysmal human rights record”.
At a news conference which featured a laser display and contained praise from dignitaries to the Kingdom, no questions have been introduced from reporters since Hearn directed the by the table.
Hearn said:”This is really a massive occasion for our sport. Our game is very narrow minded – there is an entire world out there. That is such a chance for the game.
“Some people can think in the outside that was a strange destination. They also stated that in Manila. This is an occasion that will go down in history just like these legendary moments in our sport.”
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman he stated he would like to reform the nation both in social and economic terms as part of his’Vision 2030′ strategy – but he’s also been strongly connected with the murder of Saudi journalist and critic Jamal Khashoggi within Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul.
Social reforms have included raising the ban on women being able to drive, so as to enhance the image of the country while high profile pop stars are enticed to perform in Saudi Arabia.
At the news conference, Prince Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of the country’s General Sports Authority, said:”We want to reveal to the whole world what Saudi Arabia is and hopefully everyone can come and revel in this game.
“Anybody who wishes to return into Saudi is greater than welcome to come and watch. I think that it will boost the fascination with boxing. Boxing is new for Saudi Arabia although a classic sport. We would love to start the attention in boxing at the Kingdom, encourage the youth and have an ecosystem .”