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Andy Ruiz Jr said he wants more than”15 minutes of fame” because he faced Anthony Joshua to the first time in the series up for their 7 December rematch.
The unified world heavyweight champion spoke in Saudi Arabia, where the fight will likely be held despite criticism within the nation’s human rights record.
Promoter Eddie Hearn stated boxing has at times been”narrow minded” over venues.
Ruiz, 29, has faced criticism over a loss of focus since beating Joshua but he can”prove everybody wrong”.
The American – who struggles under the flag – has shared photographs and images of his improved way of life, including a new mansion and Rolls Royce.
He has also undertaken chances with countless talk shows and sponsors but said:”A lot of individuals are saying I’m not exercising or taking it badly. There are a lot of duties to this.
“The desire still remains. I really don’t want it to be 15 minutes of popularity. I want it to continue, to be a generation, to be champion for years.
“I am going to make history and triumph in the exact identical manner and the same manner I did about 1 June and prove everyone wrong.”
Joshua stopped to property one of the greatest shocks in the history of boxing.
Joshua, 29, lost for the first time in his profession in New York and told those existing in Diriyah that he was”humbled” by his own welcome from Saudi Arabia and”looking forward to the challenge”.
Joshua’s coach, Robert McCracken, said the Briton has been”driven now” and”decided” to find the IBF, WBA and WBO titles back.
Manny Robles, trainer of Ruiz, cautioned he now wanted to”turn the page” after the shock win and said”there’ll be adjustments” to his fighter.
“We all know Joshua is a wonderful fighter and will make it so that is the reason why we need to be at our best,” said Robles. “You can expect a greater Ruiz – quicker, thinner, stronger than the first time round.”
The fighters shared smiles and words as they will stage further news conventions in London and New York before the weekend and introduced for photos.
Staging the event in Saudi Arabia has prompted criticism, even together with Amnesty International stating the nation has an”abysmal human rights record”.
At a news conference that featured a laser display and comprised praise from dignitaries, no questions have been introduced from reporters since Hearn led the in the table.
Hearn stated:”That is such a monumental event for our game. Our game is quite narrow minded – there is a whole world out there. This is a massive chance for the sport.
“Some folks can think from the outside this was a destination. They also said that for the Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manila. This really can be an event that will go down in history like those iconic moments in our game.”
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has stated he wants to reform the country both in social and financial conditions as part of his’Vision 2030′ plan – but he’s also been closely connected with the murder of African American journalist and critic Jamal Khashoggi inside Saudi Arabia’s consulate in Istanbul.
Social reforms have included lifting the ban on women having the ability to push, so as to enhance the image of the country while pop stars are enticed to play in Saudi Arabia.
In the news conference, Prince Abdulaziz Al Saud, chairman of the nation’s General Sports Authority, said:”we would like to reveal to the whole world what Saudi Arabia is and everyone can come and enjoy this match.
“Anyone who wants to return into Saudi is greater than welcome to come and watch. I believe that it will increase the fascination with boxing. Boxing is relatively new for Saudi Arabia although a classic sport. We would like to open the interest in boxing in the Kingdom, promote the youth and have an ecosystem around it.”
