Manny Robles admits he “lost” trying to motivate former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr.

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Andy Ruiz Jr reunited with Manny Robles in December.

Four months later, the comeback still hasn’t taken off.

Now Robles admits he “lost” trying to motivate the former heavyweight champion.

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Zuffa’s 93-Boxer Roster Raises Questions Over Andy Ruiz Jr. Status

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Zuffa’s 93-Boxer Roster Raises Questions Over Andy Ruiz Jr. Status Zuffa Boxing confirmed a 93-boxer roster, but the absence of Andy Ruiz Jr. raises immediate questions following weekend links to the promotion.

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Discipline or Nothing: Ruiz Jr Returns to Trainer Who Built Him to Beat Joshua Andy Ruiz Jr has finally admitted what Manny Robles warned the sport about: the former unified heavyweight champion didn’t lose his belts to opponents — he lost them to his own lack of discipline. More than 16 months since his last ring outing, Ruiz has confirmed he’s heading back to the trainer who built him into the man who stunned Anthony Joshua. Ruiz owns it In a blunt interview with Covers, Ruiz didn’t dodge responsibility. “They’re going to have me in check,” Ruiz said. “I used to make my own hours… train whenever I wanted… before and after I became champion.” No blaming managers, no blaming camps. This is Ruiz pointing the finger at himself — the same problem Manny Robles has been calling out since the title win. Back under Robles’ rules — not his own The reunion isn’t sentimental. It’s practical. Ruiz told Covers he’s travelling to Los Angeles to train in Robles’ gym, under Robles’ structure. “(Robles and I) made history together against Anthony Joshua, and we’re going to do it again,” Ruiz said. “I’m excited to get out of my comfort zone, his space, his gym, his rules, to stay dedicated.” That phrase — wanting to be “in check” — is a cleaner confession than anything we’ve had from Ruiz since 2019. It also explains why his form and momentum evaporated after the Joshua upset. Robles was right Robles always said winning changed Ruiz. The hunger slipped, the structure vanished, and the fighter who had been fed, housed, and protected in Los Angeles drifted away. Ruiz’s comments now read like confirmation of that diagnosis. Since the rematch with Anthony Joshua, Ruiz’s activity and form have been patchy. A short spell with another camp fizzled. Potential big fights never landed. His conditioning bounced more than his schedule. The tools are still there — speed and power — but the heavyweight picture has moved on without him. The rebuild starts now Robles and Edgar “Estrellita” Jasso have the job of putting Ruiz back into fight shape after a long spell away from the ring. Ruiz has acknowledged the work ahead. “This sport is hard. It’s a lot of discipline,” he said. “With these coaches that don’t play around, it’s going to help me a lot.” It’s not reinvention. It’s a return to the only version of Ruiz that ever worked — the version Robles created before success pulled everything apart. One chance left The heavyweight division is wide open, but Ruiz doesn’t automatically get a seat at the table anymore. One meaningful win pushes him back into contention. One slip ends the story. Ruiz has finally admitted the problem. Now he must prove the solution. Talk time is over. It’s discipline or nothing. About the Author Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a veteran boxing reporter with 15+ years of experience. He has interviewed dozens of world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside since 2010. Read full bio.

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Andy Ruiz Jr in tremendous shape - or is he? - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. looks in great shape for his comeback, but after his disastrous outing against Anthony Joshua in 2019, fans remain skeptical.

Andy Ruiz Jr. raises questions about his weight after looking superb in early training.

'The Destroyer' looked similar for the Joshua rematch in 2019, only to scale his highest in a decade.

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Andy Ruiz Jr in tremendous shape - or is he? - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. looks in great shape for his comeback, but after his disastrous outing against Anthony Joshua in 2019, fans remain skeptical.

Andy Ruiz Jr. is in tremendous shape as he posts footage on social media.

However, many questions remain after Ruiz looked slim before the Joshua rematch, only to scale almost 300 pounds.

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Andy Ruiz Jr makes fitness vow ahead of comeback - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. vows to be in the "best shape ever" for his heavyweight comeback, sharing footage of his "explosive" power in the gym.

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Andy Ruiz Jr makes fitness vow ahead of comeback - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. vows to be in the "best shape ever" for his heavyweight comeback, sharing footage of his "explosive" power in the gym.

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Andy Ruiz Jr. makes moves towards Bare Knuckle Boxing - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. is heading to Bare Knuckle Boxing this month to see firsthand the code he may compete in the future. The only Mexican heavyweight champion ever is a special guest of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship co-owner Conor McGregor. Ruiz will be ringside on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Palazzo Wanny in Florence. The… 

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Andy Ruiz Jr had heavyweight he obliterated in his Top 5 P4P list - World Boxing News Former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. named the top five boxers on his pound-for-pound list with no surprise who tops it.

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Andy Ruiz Jr escapes jail after life imploding heavyweight title win - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. winning the world heavyweight title had a ripple effect causing a life implosion that seems to have affected his career.

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Andy Ruiz Jr vanishes with future in doubt after Jarrell Miller draw - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. has stepped back from the limelight after suffering a hand injury during his controversial draw with Jarrell Miller.

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Andy Ruiz Jr. handed return date after three fights in five years - World Boxing News Andy Ruiz Jr. is ready to kickstart his career again following just three fights in five years since he became world heavyweight champion.

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Andy Ruiz Jr ate Joshua's Ngannou KO punch like a cheeseburger Andy Ruiz Jr. took the same punch Francis Ngannou was out cold for two minutes from when he faced Anthony Joshua.

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Heavyweight ratings banishment hits Andy Ruiz Jr. hard Andy Ruiz Jr. continues his long road to a return in 2024, knowing his WBC heavyweight title final eliminator falls under a distant memory.

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