"Will the downtime have an impact? I was asked the same thing before the fight with Luis Ortiz, but I have to admit that I was a bit nervous then. Of course, if you perform all the time, it takes a toll on your speed and reaction, but I didn't quit training. We did a lot of paw work, a lot of sparring. I feel like my speed and combination work is fine.
We're going to win. I'm not too worried about the two-year downtime. I am happy, I am back in action. This is just the beginning," said Ruiz in an interview with YouTube channel Fight Hub TV.
Recall, the fight Ruiz - Miller will take place on August 4 in Los Angeles, USA.