Andy Ruiz has shared his thoughts on Jake Paul and potential heavyweight matchups. The former heavyweight champ, who fought Anthony Joshua twice, weighed in on the ongoing debate about Paul's boxing career.
Ruiz doesn't think it's smart for other heavyweights to keep calling out Joshua. He believes Joshua still poses a real threat in the ring, despite what some might think.
When asked about a possible fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua, Ruiz had this to say:
"They think he's an easy opponent (Anthony Joshua), but he's still a dangerous fighter. Probably (Jake Paul) would give Joshua a more complicated fight than Ward. Because he's been active. He's bigger, taller. He's a natural heavyweight."
Ruiz points out that Paul's size and recent activity in the ring could make him a tougher opponent for Joshua than some might expect.
Jake Paul's boxing career has been a mixed bag so far. He's won fights against a former NBA player and some retired MMA fighters. But he lost to Tommy Fury, a professional boxer. Now, he's set to face Mike Tyson and has called out Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
The trend of YouTubers entering the boxing world has stirred up a lot of debate. Some fans love it, while others think it's bad for the sport. Meanwhile, the heavyweight division remains as competitive and sought-after as ever.
Ruiz's comments add an interesting perspective to the ongoing discussions about Jake Paul's place in boxing and the current state of the heavyweight division.
