Both ring legends came back twice to win the world crown after being champion.
“It is going to work this time. No matter what they say, they can’t take it away from me,” said Ruiz, who looks leaner than he has been for some time, and will come into the ring weighing around 225lbs.
The American, 38, has made some changes with veteran Miguel Diaz, one of the sport’s finest cornermen, as his head trainer.
Diaz said: “We’re still here and hopefully this time around we’ll get a win. You’re seeing more of the Ruiz from the past - boxing and punching, not holding. How many guys can say they’ve fought and won the two world heavyweight championships.”
The Ruiz camp has also dismissed Haye’s trash-talking as “part of the industry, part of promoting a fight”.
Ruiz, not one for involving himself in verbal sparring against opponents, said: “He can talk all he wants but he knows he’s in a tough fight.” Nor has he studied tapes of Haye. “I don’t focus on the other fighter, I focus on myself. He’s going to prepare himself and use the style he believes will win the fight. I will work him out once we are in the ring.” 
So, will his experience of major fight nights - he has been in 11 world title contests - give him an advantage over the champion, nine years his junior? “Experience plays an important part but so does youth. We’ll see what comes out on top. I have a new team - trainers Miguel Diaz and Richie Sandoval, and a new promoter, Golden Boy - but there are still some people who’ve been part of the team for a long time. I’m at peace, blessed with my family, and I’ve never been in tune with boxing like this during my career.”
Source: telegraph.co.uk
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