While he picked up a sixth-round TKO victory against former WBO champion Charles Martin in his most recent bout, the Cuban looked every inch of those 42 years, even being dropped by a Martin jab in round 3. However, having finally returned to full training, Ruiz took to Twitter to ask his fans who he should fight in his next bout.Īt 42, Ortiz is undoubtedly a long way removed from his prime years. While Ruiz might have been expected to get back in the ring quickly following that win, knee surgery in August ended hopes of the former champion building some momentum for the remainder of the year. However, having been floored in the early rounds, the Mexican-American would labour his way to a less than impressive points decision victory against an albeit game Arreola. Having been out of the ring for eighteen months, a slimmed-down Ruiz, under the tutelage of renowned trainer Eddy Reynoso, was expected to make quick work of Arreola. Ruiz Jr (34-2) has fought just once since his rematch defeat to Anthony Joshua at the end of 2019, a somewhat unconvincing victory against a past-his-best Chris Arreola last May. is expected to make his return to the ring in the coming months. Looking to make a big splash in the heavyweight division in 2022, former WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO champion Andy "Destroyer" Ruiz Jr. Follow WBN on Facebook and Twitter worldboxingnews. WBN Editor Phil has over ten years of boxing news experience. Former sparring partner Robert Helenius could be next up in the fall.įirstly, Ruiz cannot afford a slip-up against the dangerous veteran Luis Ortiz. Wilder is waiting in the wings for a comeback of his own. As “The Bronze Bomber” is the number one contender with the WBC, Wilder vs Ruiz is highly possible for the vacant title once Fury steps down. World Boxing News often reported that Al Haymon wanted to match Ruiz with Deontay Wilder. “He’s tall – even though I give him that really good work – he’s helping me measure Tyson Fury. “Even that guy, the six foot nine heavyweight dude that Robert Garcia has (Antonio Mireles), I feel like he’s helping me. “Also, that’s why I am fighting a lefty, so I can prepare in case I have to fight Usyk. “I think Usyk has that mentality, plus he is a Christian and believes in Jesus Christ. He’ll be thinking, ‘there is no way I am going to lose. “I think Usyk will be like having more motivation for his people and his country. “I think that’s one of the keys to winning a fight when you’re the person that everyone is doubting. It’s hard to win against someone who is fearless and has a lot of confidence. He’s the bigger man, the stronger man, but Usyk is fearless. With all his fighters, he makes them aggressive and counter-punch. “I think he needs a Mexican on his side, especially Robert. On Usyk vs Joshua and the challenger bringing in Robert Garcia as his new trainer, Ruiz added: “I think it’s good. Ruiz has to be ready for all possibilities that may come his way. Those around him, promoters Frank Warren, Bob Arum, and his own father John, state “The Gypsy King” will defend his title. Fury is so far unsure what his future looks like despite consistently stating he won’t make a comeback.
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