Andy Ruiz Jr. on Becoming First Mexican Heavyweight Champion

Andy talks about becoming the first ever Mexican Heavyweight Champion of the world, being an 11 to 1 underdog, fighting as a kid, and preparing for his rematch with Anthony Joshua.




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Andy Ruiz Jr. on Becoming First Mexican Heavyweight Champion

[mirjhyder]

He is a very calm, composed and happy man. A very unassuming, humble guy.

[andrewzavala]

He seems so cool and laid back about everything he just smiles all day

[carlosdossantos]

From UK and this guy is amazing, too humble

[captannark]

"Nah im so proud man thats my rocky mejicano"
His dad also a legend

[dkp]

When he talks ..it's a like a kid talking with a clean heart, but when he fights he is a warrior. Love u Ruiz 😊👍

[kevinmclean]

respect from Scotland, very humble. role model for the Mexican community.

[alfblue]

Love how humble he is. And low key nervous to be on a talk show lol

[diegodlv]

I love how his dad called him the Mexican Rocky 😂

[codekhalil]

The champion we didn't know we needed. But here we are. Thank you brother.

[josephzinck]

Our generations Cinderlla Man. "We don't have to struggle anymore Mom." Ruiz is an inspiration. Much love from Canada.

[JordanWelshMusic]

I’m a Joshua fan but I’m happy for such a humble and respectful guy to achieve such a great success

[ANGELUS]

I really like him I’m British and it hurts but he’s soo humble and nice

[justanotherhuman]

I hope this guy stays humble and keeps knocking people out.

[dallascowboys]

During his post fight interview, “we don’t have to struggle anymore, Mom.” ❤️ 😿🇲🇽

[Bornloserstrongheart]

Mum we don’t need to struggle anymore. That really moved me. I’m happy for him.
Andy is very honest in all his interviews

[jleo]

The fact that his dad said :My Rocky Méxicano... Bloody Priceless 😍 😍

[MexlycanFilmico]

"We don't have to struggle no more Mom" the best quote ever.

[christisamust]

How can you not root for him, Humble guy. Well deserved victory and champion..

[Dr.Octogon]

He is soaking it all in. Good for him man. Well done champ!

[jirooxvi]

looks like a teddy bear.

fights like a grizzly bear☠️