ANDY RUIZ JR is close to a thrilling heavyweight fight against Luis Ortiz.
The Mexican fighter, who stunned the world when he defeated Anthony Joshua in June 2019, was being lined up against Deontay Wilder.
Andy Ruiz Jr. is ready to return to the ring with Luis Ortiz reportedly on his radar
After two crushing defeats to Tyson Fury, the WBC king is still contemplating his future.
According to World Boxing News (WBN), Ortiz, 42-year-old veteran, is now the most likely candidate for Ruiz Jr.
According to some reports, Wilder would be the first choice if he returns. However Ortiz is now an option.
After being stopped by Wilder in November 2019, the Cuban has now won his two last fights by knockout.
After being floored in rounds one through four, he defeated Charles Martin, an ex-IBF champion.
Ruiz Jr won a point win over Chris Arreola but will need to work hard before he can get back in the ring.
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredWorld Boxing News reports that he is not in good fighting condition and has not been in a progressive training camp with his mentor Eddy Reynoso.
Ruiz Jr., 32, as well as Ortiz, are both looking to return to the world title mix.
However, it seems that their paths will be decided by Wilder's big decision. Al Haymon, the boxing manager, is waiting to pitch his next big fight.
