AJ criticized Fury's win over Klitschko because he was too evasive

[Papa1472002]

On this interview AJ said that all Fury did was "box and move" against Klitshko, and that he stole the titles because he circled around the ring too much. Then turns around and adopts the exact same gameplan against Ruiz and calls it a Masterclass.

@ 1:23 min mark

[Mayz]

At least give Jarrell Millar his dues lol

[NoPropaganda 253]

Lol at masterclass. Dude looked so terrified in that ring against a short out of shape Ruiz. No one save the promoter groupies are calling this master class. Wilder was correct in his assessment, he fought to survive and against that version of Ruiz in that ring it was enough. Leave it at that super fans, you're making the 3rd best heavy look worse than he already did.

[TheSickness316]

AJ should relinquish the titles.

[ForceFed_231]

Lol at masterclass. Dude looked so terrified in that ring against a short out of shape Ruiz. No one save the promoter groupies are calling this master class. Wilder was correct in his assessment, he fought to survive and against that version of Ruiz in that ring it was enough. Leave it at that super fans, you're making the 3rd best heavy look worse than he already did.

I couldn't make it through the whole fight without failing asleep. My sentiments, if anyone cares, Ruiz didn't give himself the best chance to win and I'm very disappointed in him. Gave him more praise then almost any other fighter in history for his upset win. I'll give AJ credit for cutting back on the weight training and coming in 11lbs lighter and doing what he has to do. AJ at best is the number 3 heavyweight in the world.

[Hillsinitialrebirth]

AJ did what he had to do to win. He won, and got his titles back. But let's not make it into anything more than that.

He's being praised on here, for doing something, others have been ridiculed relentlessly for doing.

[the13r]

well guys he did exactly what he had to do... plain and simple... He tried going to war with Ruiz and loss... He went the safe route to make sure to win the rematch... and it was Ruiz' job to get in there and pressure him... he wasn't in shape enough.

First comparing the fury wlad fight and saying AJ's performance was similar is a lack in judgement. Fury took the evasive plan to another level and barely threw. AJ landed some nasty shots on Ruiz and threw punches.

Second this was a rematch of a fight he first loss for fighting more aggressive...

I critiqued Mayweather not for fighting evasive or defensive but because i knew the guy had spectacular talent, once in a lifetime type of talent and didn't exploit it to the fullest for the fans and his legacy because it was too risky. I would've liked to see Mayweather take more risk just so he could prove how phenomenal he was... could've pulled stuff that wasn't done before offensively. But i can't blame him for taking the safe route and marketing himself in a way that the purses just kept growing. Making money is now the new gauge in sport on how well you have done... The rest is second now.

[TheSickness316]

Instead of bashing Fury, Joshua should be thanking him. If it wasn't for Fury, Joshua wouldn't be where he is right now.

[Mayz]

CAN I GET A TWO TIME, TWO TIME?!?!?!?

[ObJuan13]

I don’t mind a guy doing what he has to do to win, in fact I respect and applaud it regardless of how boring...

But AJ is a hypocrite and comes off as a guy who doesn’t love fighting but loves the fame and money... Now all fighters love the money, but most seem to genuinely love fighting as well... I don’t get that sense from AJ. Boring fight that didn’t show much skill, but good win all the same

[Tocsin]

AJ did what he had to do to win. He won, and got his titles back. But let's not make it into anything more than that.

He's being praised on here, for doing something, others have been ridiculed relentlessly for doing.

I don't think he's really being praised that much here. There is a lot more criticism and indifference than anything from what I've seen, and I'm sure we'll see more of it if he starts to make a career of uneventful decision wins

[jeff_lacy_ko]

I think everyone is of the same opinion. Aj acted like a true pro and fought an effective albeit safety first fight. Ruiz acted like an obese unprofessional slob

[Mayz]

I think everyone is of the same opinion. Aj acted like a true pro and fought an effective albeit safety first fight. Ruiz acted like an obese unprofessional slob

Don't worry, next time Ruiz will try harder