ANDY RUIZ JR returns to the ring this weekend against Luis Ortiz, a once-feared heavyweight.
Ruiz Jr. has not fought since his points win over Chris Arreola, May 2021. He has since quit Canelo Alvarez’s trainer Eddy Reynoso.
Andy Ruiz was famously the one who stopped Anthony Joshua from winning the world heavyweight title
Luis Ortiz was stopped by Deontay wilder in December 2019, after seven rounds
In his victory over Arreola, the Mexican-American fighter was defeated. There were also concerns about his ideal weight after the fight due to the knockdown.
Ortiz is well-known for his fights with Deontay wilder. Both fights were won by knockout.
Wilder was beaten by Cuban Ortiz in their first fight. The American came close to stopping Wilder, but Ortiz won every round of the rematch, ending up winning the 7th round.
Ortiz won his fights against Alexander Flores, and Charles Martin, a former world champion, in six rounds.
What is Ruiz Jr's vs Ortiz?
- Ruiz Jr. will be returning to the ring along with Ortiz on Sunday, September 4.
- The ring-walks begin at 4am BST Monday, September 5, in the UK.
- Ruiz Jr. vs Ortiz will be held at the Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California.
Is it available on a channel and can it be streamed live?
- Ruiz Jr. vs Ortiz will live be shown on FITE TV UK for UK fans. Coverage will begin at 2am Monday morning.
- The cost of the action is PS12.99. It can also be streamed via FITE TV, which is available to download onto your tablet or mobile device.
- It will air on FOX PPV USA where it will cost $74.99
Ruiz Jr vs Ortiz FULL CARD
The card will feature Ruiz Jr. vs Ortiz as well as a fantastic lightweight clash between Isaac Cruz and Eduardo Ramirez.
Jose Valenzuela, a top lightweight talent, is also fighting Jezreel corrales in a difficult bout.
- Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz
- Isaac Cruz vs. Eduardo Ramirez
- Abner Mares vs. Miguel Flores
- Jose Valenzuela vs. Jezreel Corrales
- Ra'eese Aleem vs. Mike Plania
- Charles Martin vs. Devin Vargas
What have you heard?
Ruiz Jr. "God-willing, we get this victory in September 4.
"Of course, if [Deontay] Wilder is out of retirement, I'd love him to fight me. We've done the same work as Al Haymon and that would make it a great fight.
"But, if not then we can go through Usyk and Anthony Joshua.
"We can make the Joshua trilogy fight I always wanted but I first need to concentrate on Luis Ortiz who is a hard-hitting man.
"This may not make it all the way, but I'm willing to do 12 rounds.
"We will win this victory regardless of what happens on September 4,."
