Andy Ruiz Jr undergoes surgery, puts Deontay Wilder fight on hold

Major setback for Ruiz

Andy Ruiz Jr, the Mexican-American heavyweight, will have to put his hopes for a blockbuster bout with Deontay Wilder on hold. The 34-year-old had to undergo surgery for a torn rotator cuff, which will keep him out of the boxing ring for months.

Surgery video shared

Ruiz shared a video on Instagram showing his surgery performed by Dr. Steve Mora. In the caption, he thanked God for getting him through another successful surgery and expressed gratitude to his fans and supporters for their patience during his recovery.

Uncertain comeback timeline

It remains unclear when Ruiz will make his comeback. Dr. Mora, in an Instagram Story, expressed his excitement about seeing Ruiz back in the ring soon.

Ruiz eyes Wilder

Ruiz has had his sights set on Deontay Wilder as his next opponent. In response to Wilder's comments about him, Ruiz confidently stated that he would beat him. Negotiations between the two fighters have been ongoing, and it seems likely that they will eventually face off.

Trainer confirms Ruiz as potential opponent

Deontay Wilder's trainer, Malik Scott, has admitted that Ruiz is likely to be his next opponent. Scott expressed frustration with other fighters who are hesitant to face Wilder due to his reputation as the hardest puncher in the sport's history.

Ruiz's last fight was in September 2022 when he defeated Luis Ortiz via unanimous decision in Los Angeles.