Andy Ruiz Jr faces towering Damian Knyba on September 4 in a heavyweight crossroads clash.
Ruiz comes into the fight after a long layoff from the sport and there are many factors people do not have to hand, if Ruiz still has it for one.
That spark, that punch, the desire to be victorious in a fight.
Some keys to victory ahead of this Saturday’s big fights in the heavys;
Keys to Victory – Andy Ruiz Jr
- Close the distance early and avoid chasing Knyba around the ring
- Use feints and head movement to slip under the jab and get inside
- Attack the body relentlessly to slow Knyba’s legs and take away his mobility
- Target the chest with the jab to measure distance for power shots
- Cut off the ring and trap the giant against the ropes
- Maintain a high punch output and avoid long inactive stretches
- Prove his improved conditioning can last a full 12 rounds of pressure
- Fully trust trainer Manny Robles and follow the game plan
- Start fast and win the opening rounds to build confidence
- Plant feet and fire short, explosive combinations rather than looping punches
Keys to Victory – Damian Knyba
- Establish the jab early and keep it in Ruiz’s face all night
- Use the 12-inch reach advantage to control distance
- Punish Ruiz every time he tries to step inside
- Stay disciplined and avoid standing upright against pressure
- Win the early rounds to build a lead and force Ruiz to chase
- Smother Ruiz’s attacks with physicality and tie him up inside
- Keep the right hand high to protect against Ruiz’s fast hooks
- Move laterally after every punch to avoid becoming a stationary target
- Target Ruiz’s body to test his conditioning
- Trust his experience from the Kabayel fight and avoid being intimidated
Ruiz has proved he can hammer bigger foes that have much bigger reach and pounds on them than he before.
Many times.
Andy Ruiz at his peak had proved to be fearless, fast handed, brilliant combinations, very tough to say the least.
He can punch a bit also.
Does he still have that eye of the Tiger though, Saturday shall reveal that a bit.
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