05-06-2020, 03:42 PM
Andy Ruiz Jr finally confirms new trainer in Eddy Reynoso
Andy Ruiz was left bloodied as he lost his world titles in the rematch with Anthony Joshua.
Former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has finally hired a new trainer, agreeing terms with leading Mexican coach Eddy Reynoso.
Reynoso confirmed the deal on Wednesday, saying on his Instagram page: ”Welcome to the team, Andy! Let's give it a good go!”
Reynoso, the 2019 Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year, has a powerful stable of fighters headed by multiple world champion Canelo Alvarez who was pictured with Ruiz.
Ryan Garcia and Frank Sanchez and current and former world champions Oscar Valdez, Luis Nery, and Julio Cesar Martinez are also on Reynoso's books.
Ruiz has had a troubled time since he caused one of the sport’s biggest upsets with his seventh round knockout of Anthony Joshua in New York last June to win the WBA, WBO and IBF belts.
Ruiz partied hard and long in the aftermath to that and let himself down in his preparations for the rematch in Saudi Arabia last December, losing by a majority points decision.
He sacked trainer Manny Robles in the washup to that and has looked long and hard at his options since then.
Ruiz and Reynoso will star work once the strict rules governing the coronavirus pandemic allow.
"We reached an agreement. When this pandemic is over we will see what is next for him, how we can accommodate ourselves, how he wants to work and what he wants to do. I think he has a future," Reynoso told Boxing Scene.
Reynoso, with his proud Mexican heritage, looks an ideal solution and believes Ruiz still has something special to offer the heated heavyweight division.
Long criticised for his lack of dedication and discipline, Reynolds believes Ruiz’s world champion status proved he has the potential to return to the top.
“Andy showed that he is at those levels,” Reynoso told Boxing Scene.
“They say he is undisciplined, but I think that if someone was a world champion he should have some discipline. Not everyone is equally hardworking or disciplined, but in the end if someone reaches the level of a champion then he has something special."
Andy Ruiz was left bloodied as he lost his world titles in the rematch with Anthony Joshua.
Former world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has finally hired a new trainer, agreeing terms with leading Mexican coach Eddy Reynoso.
Reynoso confirmed the deal on Wednesday, saying on his Instagram page: ”Welcome to the team, Andy! Let's give it a good go!”
Reynoso, the 2019 Boxing Writers Association of America Trainer of the Year, has a powerful stable of fighters headed by multiple world champion Canelo Alvarez who was pictured with Ruiz.
Ryan Garcia and Frank Sanchez and current and former world champions Oscar Valdez, Luis Nery, and Julio Cesar Martinez are also on Reynoso's books.
Ruiz has had a troubled time since he caused one of the sport’s biggest upsets with his seventh round knockout of Anthony Joshua in New York last June to win the WBA, WBO and IBF belts.
Ruiz partied hard and long in the aftermath to that and let himself down in his preparations for the rematch in Saudi Arabia last December, losing by a majority points decision.
He sacked trainer Manny Robles in the washup to that and has looked long and hard at his options since then.
Ruiz and Reynoso will star work once the strict rules governing the coronavirus pandemic allow.
"We reached an agreement. When this pandemic is over we will see what is next for him, how we can accommodate ourselves, how he wants to work and what he wants to do. I think he has a future," Reynoso told Boxing Scene.
Reynoso, with his proud Mexican heritage, looks an ideal solution and believes Ruiz still has something special to offer the heated heavyweight division.
Long criticised for his lack of dedication and discipline, Reynolds believes Ruiz’s world champion status proved he has the potential to return to the top.
“Andy showed that he is at those levels,” Reynoso told Boxing Scene.
“They say he is undisciplined, but I think that if someone was a world champion he should have some discipline. Not everyone is equally hardworking or disciplined, but in the end if someone reaches the level of a champion then he has something special."