John Ruiz Weighs In With Byrd/Klitschko Prediction
By Michael Woods April 20th, 2006Former champ John Ruiz has his say on Byrd-Klitschko
The Quietman is talking for himself a bit more these days, now that excitable cornerman Norman Stone has been eased out of his camp.
John Ruiz, 34, is in a holding pattern as he awaits his court case against James Toney to proceed. In the meantime, he’s looking forward to his July wedding.
He phoned in to give his thoughts on Saturday’s HBO heavyweight showdown.
“Byrd is coming for payback. Both Klitschkos have had an easy time with Byrd but one quit (Vitali retired in their April 1, 2000 bout). It’s hard for me to go against Chris Byrd…These Klitschkos, you never know when they want to fight or not.
“Chris Byrd has been slowing down, not moving as much. If Wladimir doesn’t quit, he’ll win the fight. The fight’s in Germany so Byrd has to KO him.”
Wladimir Klitschko and Chris Byrd faced off once before, on Oct 14, 2000, with the younger Klitschko coming away with a decisive UD12 win.
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April 21st, 2006 at 10:40 am
Since when has John Ruiz been an expert? He was the worst champ the heavyweights have had in a long time.I think losing to Valuev proved this.
The only thing against Klitschko is his chin, assuming he doesn’t get tagged he will win comfortably.