Andy Ruiz Jr.
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Andy Ruiz Jr. claims he is ready in his upcoming rematch with Anthony Joshua on December 7. He then sets his eyes on the bigger prize as he wants to represent Mexico in the 2020 Olympics. 

According to SB Nation, coach Freddie Roach does not see any problems with Andy Ruiz Jr.'s chances of repeating his win over the previously unbeaten Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight rematch. Not even his weight. Ruiz looks like he needs some weight trimming, but for the Hall of Fame coach, as long as he is winning, other things are not that important. 

"He won the title fat, what's wrong with that?! I mean, just because he's a little skinnier he looks more presentable or something like that?" Roach added in his interview. 

Ruiz Jr. is a rare combination of heft and skills. When fighting in his weight, he can take body shots and headshots better than anyone. Freddie Roach noticed that when trainers tried to make him lose weight, Ruiz Jr. looked gassed early and his combinations were not that potent.

As for the Mexican boxer, there could be a bigger challenge waiting for him after his rematch: a chance to represent Mexico for 2020 Olympics. This is a testament to his loyalty to Mexico and an answer to critics who say that he is not Mexican because he was born in the United States.

The reigning WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion stressed that he always represents Mexico in all his fights. He added that both his parents came from Mexicali. "I represented Mexico trying to go to the Olympics," a part of his statement reads from ESPN. 

In essence, he is the first Mexican boxer to win the heavyweight titles. And it looks like he is not stopping anytime soon. After his rematch with Joshua, he sets his eyes on representing Mexico in Tokyo Olympics next year. He vows to exert all the necessary efforts to make it happen.

Last time the Olympics happened in Rio, Brazil in 2016, professional boxers were allowed to compete for the first time in the history of the tournament. A few fighters joined and none closer to the stature of Andy Ruiz Jr. Professional fighters are skeptical to join national or regional tournaments because of health risks and contract obligations. For the Mexican heavyweight, it depends on whether he will beat Joshua the second time around and if the most awaited fight with Deontay Wilder. 

Wilder has to beat Tyson Fury in their own rematch to make the fight with Ruiz Jr. a reality. Per Bad Left Hook, Ruiz Jr.'s unpredictability and ability to pull of surprises and upsets makes him great. 

If Andy Ruiz Jr. goes on to represent Mexico in next year's Olympics, it will be an added proof of his proud heritage roots and commitment to represent the country. The upset win over Joshua the first time around made others confess to Andy that he changed their lives. A lot of Mexican kids will dare work hard to reach for their dreams, knowing that all is possible because of Ruiz Jr. With him leading the Mexico boxers in Olympics, it will be another feat in his already growing list of achievements.