Mauricio Sulaiman talks with Ruiz and Arreola prior to their big fight

WBC Press

As part of the activities during our first face-to-face coffee Tuesday in a long time, WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, chatted with Andy Ruiz and Chris Arreola, linked via Zoom about their fight on May 1 at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

It`s the main event of the Pay Per View card that will be presented by Fox Sports.

With the charisma that characterizes both fighters, both Chris and Andy said that their roots are one hundred percent Mexican and that is why there is an extra pride to be able to step into the ring with the colors of Mexico. Chris confessed that only the gringos call him like this and that’s because they can’t pronounce his full name “Cristobal.”

Former heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz, says he`s ready for this war because he knows that Arreola will be a worthy opponent; However, his plans are not very different from those of his rival, so after hard preparation guided by Eddy Reynoso, Andy is training alongside Mexican idol Saul Alvarez.

This has affected a significant change, not only in Andy`s physique but also in his mentality.

Arreola, who’s also in great shape, was respectful of his rival but confirmed that he still has a lot to give in the ring and his fight with Andy is the golden opportunity to show all the potential he still has.