Andy Ruiz

The first-ever Mexican heavyweight world champion, Andy Ruiz, is intent on making a bit more history before he calls it a career in four years' time.

“I hope and pray that Tyson Fury doesn’t retire because it would be an honour to fight him. It would be a blessing to fight him. This might be his last opportunity to step closer and get a title shot again. But I feel this is my time, my era, and I’m motivated. 18+ New customers only. It’s exactly why we picked Luis Ortiz.

ANDY RUIZ JR makes his return to the ring TONIGHT in a clash with once-feared heavyweight Luis Ortiz.Ruiz Jr hasn't fought since a points victory over.

"So weight – it goes off and it comes back on whenever it does. But tonight, Ruiz Jr and Ortiz will battle in a huge fight at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, for the chance to be recognised as one of the world's formidable heavyweights. "So I weigh exactly what [I did] when I fought Anthony Joshua. Andy Ruiz Jr weighed in at a similar weight he was at the night he stopped Anthony Joshua to win his world titles. Identical weight he washed AJ in the 1st fight. - Andy Ruiz Jr - 268lbs Hope that’s a good sign." I feel good.” We’re just focused on boxing. Andy Ruiz Jr chose southpaw Luis Ortiz in a bid to prepare for the likes of Oleksandr Usyk. - Ruiz Jr vs Ortiz is being held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. ANDY RUIZ JR makes his return to the ring TONIGHT in a clash with once-feared heavyweight Luis Ortiz.

A pair of heavyweights look to stay relevant in the championship landscape on Sunday night in Los Angeles.

ET live on Fox PPV. Ortiz, meanwhile, twice was knocked out by former WBC champion Deontay WIlder in world title bouts. battles multi-time former world title challenger Luis Ortiz.

Who will leave Los Angeles one step closer to a heavyweight title opportunity? The Sporting News has you covered when it comes to all things Andy Ruiz Jr.

vs. The Ruiz vs. Ortiz PPV with Jose Valenzuela vs. You can use the Fox Sports app to watch the event. Ruiz and Ortiz should make their way to the ring around 12 a.m. What does Mares have left in the tank after so many years away and having to overcome a detached retina? It's competitive but Abner Mares is still sharp and in control thus far through six rounds. It may not be a satisfying result but few will complain. "I come from a school of boxing that's about adapting to what my opponent does. Ruiz returns to the ring for the first time since May 2021, when he beat Chris Arreola. 4 in a clash that could potentially determine the next big heavyweight contender. Inside Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, two heavyweights will battle it out for the ultimate bragging rights.

The former unified world heavyweight champion clashes with "King Kong" in a pivotal matchup Sunday night.

Andy Ruiz Jr has revealed his incredible body transformation ahead of the Destroyer's heavyweight fight against Luis Ortiz.

[The Sun ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19683554/andy-ruiz-incredible-body-transformation-ortiz-heavyweight/)and was reproduced with permission. The main card is expected to start at 11am (AEST) with the heavyweight fight between Ortiz and Ruiz Jr set to kick off at approximately 1:30pm. The 32-year-old makes his return to the ring in a clash with the Cuban on Monday (AEST) in California. [The Sun ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19683554/andy-ruiz-incredible-body-transformation-ortiz-heavyweight/)reports. Andy Ruiz Jr has revealed his incredible body transformation ahead of the Destroyer’s heavyweight fight against Luis Ortiz. Ex-heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr once weighed over 120 kgs, but now he’s in the shape of his life ahead of a blockbuster showdown.

Former three-division world champion Abner Mares also fought to a majority draw with Miguel Flores in Mares' return from a four-year ring absence on the pay-per ...

“Obviously it had been over four years, so I was a little off with my timing, and a little sluggish,” Mares said. Ortiz wobbled to his feet and soon slipped back down while trying to clinch with Ruiz, but he made it to the bell. But Mares eventually decided he had to return, and he looked quite sharp early against Flores (25-4-1) with a series of big right hands that rocked his opponent. I want to be a champion again.” “I do not want to be waiting,” Ruiz said. “I worked so hard for this fight, because I knew he’s a warrior and he hits hard,” Ruiz said.

Andy Ruiz nearly let another one slip away. A trio of knockdowns was the difference on the scorecards, as the Imperial, California native managed a ...

He’s always looking for greatness,” Wilder said after entering the ring to congratulate both Ruiz and Ortiz. The loss snaps a two-fight win streak, including a dramatic sixth-round knockout of Charles Martin in a January 1 fight that saw him down twice before rallying to stop the former IBF heavyweight titlist. Ruiz found enough space to land a chopping right hand to Ortiz’s left temple to send him to the canvas. The twelfth and final round saw both fighters come out with a sense of urgency. The sequence did stall Ruiz’s progress, as Ortiz was able to retake the lead solely on the strength of his stiff jab which controlled most of round ten. Ortiz’s hesitance provided just enough of a window for Ruiz to enjoy one last power surge. Ortiz initially laughed off a right hand by Ruiz, who came right back with the weapon which prompted the Cuban export to initiate a clinch. Ruiz was able to dodge the blow, offering enough lateral movement to force Ortiz to follow him around the ring and make him pay with his jab. He took the lead in round eight, pushing Ruiz around the ring with his jab. Ortiz was enjoying the momentum shift at the end of the opening round, only to get cracked by a right hand that caused him to melt to the canvas. Ruiz was slower to the draw, showing signs of swelling under both eyes and his punch output having dramatically decreased. Ortiz boxed more from the outside, extending his right while trying to set up a straight left to the body.

Ruiz put on a strong showing in Los Angeles on Sunday night, moving one step closer to a title shot.

10 9 I want to bring the belt back to Mexico." The loss to Ruiz was just the third defeat in Ortiz's career, the previous two coming in bids for the WBC world title against Deontay Wilder. I think I gave a good fight tonight." This resulted in the fight frequently becoming a tepid affair and drawing boos from the crowd.