ANDY RUIZ JR will return to action this summer.
On July 16, the former champion unified heavyweight will face Tyrone Spong, a kickboxing legend in the main event at Triller Fight Club’s latest boxing event.
The Destroyer will be facing Tyrone Spong, a kickboxing legend
Ruiz Jr. and Spong will be locked horns before a packed crowd at Plaza de toros Calafia, Mexico.
Ruiz Jr, who defeated Anthony Joshua to become Mexico's first Heavyweight Champion in 2019, will use the fight to warm up for a showdown against one of the division's elite.
Spong will, however, be looking to jump into the title mix by surprising The Destroyer.
SunSport felt it was only right to share all the details about the summer showdown with you.
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Age
Father Time is with Ruiz, a former world champion who is four years younger that Spong when he turns 32.
The Mexican-American will be celebrating his 33rd Birthday on September 11, while Spong will be turning 37 days earlier.
Experience
Get a PS10 Bonus with 100s of Games to Play and No Deposit RequiredRuiz Jr is far more experienced than his Dutch counterpart, having fought 34 professional fights to Spong’s 14.
He has won more fights than Spong, in fact.
Ruiz Jr. has had his hand raised 32 more times while Spong has been successful at all 14 of his bouts in the boxing ring.
Physical
Both heavy hitters are 6'2 tall and have 74-inch reach, though Ruiz Jr is heavier.
Ruiz Jr was a staggering 18st 2lb when he faced Chris Arreola in a showdown last May.
Spong weighed 16st 2lb in the meantime for his Eagles FC match with Sergei Kharitonov.
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Form
Spong has won 14 of his professional fights and stopped 13 of his opponents within the distance.
Ruiz Jr. returned to the win column against Arreola in May, his first opponent since his December 2019 rematch against Joshua.
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