

The WBC title, of course, is still held by Tyson Fury, who is set to face Derek Chisora in a third fight on Dec. If both fighters and Premier Boxing Champions are, indeed, as on board with this as it has seemed the last couple of months, the fight will be easy to make, and could even be an actual moderate pay-per-view hit in early 2023, instead of simply “on pay-per-view.” Access fight highlights, the latest news, revealing videos, and upcoming fight schedule for Ruiz, right here on PBC.
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Official biography, fight record, and exclusive photos of professional American boxer Andy Ruiz Jr. 4 with a narrow decision win over Luis Ortiz. Last Fight: September 4, 2022, win against Luis Ortiz. 15 with a first round knockout of Robert Helenius, and Ruiz on Sept.
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Wilder (43-2-1, 42 KO) and Ruiz (35-2, 22 KO) both recently scored WBC eliminator wins, Wilder on Oct. is what's next, then I'm ready to get it on.Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr have officially received the expected final heavyweight eliminator order from the WBC, which does not guarantee that the fight will happen, but has been in the works for a bit now. "Deontay Wilder is back and I'm always looking for great exciting fights for the fans,” said Wilder. Here is everything you need to know about Andy Ruiz Jr. I'm hungry and I want to be champion again and bring that belt back to Mexico.” The winner lines up themselves up for a significant fight in early 2023, while the loser has to think about their standing in the weight class. "If Deontay Wins in October, me and him are with the same management and we can make this fight happen,” said Ruiz Jr.

Wilder, who was seated ringside, matched Ruiz’s enthusiasm for the potential matchup. After hurting Ortiz again in round 11 and winning the round on all three cards, Ruiz was able to hold off a late charge from Ortiz to edge the fight on the judges cards by scores of 114-111 twice, and 113-112.Īfter the fight, Ruiz stated his willingness to meet former WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder in a possible blockbuster showdown, if Wilder is successful in his ring return October 15 against Robert Helenius on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View. Ortiz even owned a slight 78-76 edge in punches landed according to CompuBox, but it was Ruiz’s 67 power punches to Ortiz’s 56 that made the difference. It was a blessing we were able to be successful.”ĭespite Ruiz pushing forward, Ortiz again used his excellent boxing acumen to remain in the fight. “I was waiting for him to load up and countering him when he did. Andy Ruiz Jr is a Mexican-American professional boxer who has captured the hearts of fight fans all around the world with his incredible journey to the top. In round seven however, Ruiz struck again, backing his opponent up with a straight right before moving close and dropping Ortiz with an overhand right. Ortiz got himself back in the fight over the subsequent rounds with impressive boxing as he relied on his jab and movement to keep Ruiz from inflicting further damage. There are always surprises in boxing, and that's what you got if you didn't think I'd give it my all.” This is what I live for. To everyone who said that I'm old, I gave you a war today. "I told you I was going to be a warrior and that's what I did,” said Ortiz.
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Ortiz (33-3, 28 KOs) would hit the canvas a second time in the round, but got to his feet again and delivered several strong left hands to keep himself in the fight and make it through the round. The first fighter of Mexican descent to become heavyweight world champion, Ruiz (35-2, 22 KOs) got his hometown crowd on its feet early, as he delivered a clean right hand to score his first knockdown in round two. Chris Arreola PPV main card begins at 9 p.m. I showed more class than I usually do just coming forward.” ET Ruiz-Arreola main event: Midnight ET (approximate) The Andy Ruiz Jr. "Everyone was doubting me, but I worked so hard for this fight,” said Ruiz. Moving on from Reynoso after one fight, Ruiz faced and beat Luis Ortiz, a former opponent of Wilder's, in September 2022.
