Andy Ruiz

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.

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.

Andy Ruiz Jr. defeated Luis Ortiz by unanimous decision at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday to set up another chance to challenge for a heavyweight title.

“Obviously it had been over four years, so I was a little off with my timing, and a little sluggish,“ Mares said. I want to be a champion again.” Ortiz wobbled to his feet and soon slipped back down while trying to clinch with Ruiz, but he made it to the bell. “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. The Southern California native knocked down the 43-year-old Ortiz twice in the second round and again in the seventh, but his Cuban opponent battled through a badly swollen left eye and punched more accurately during long stretches of relative inactivity for both fighters.

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.

Three knockdowns powered "The Destroyer" to victory over "King Kong" on Sunday night.

Ruiz brushes Ortiz back with a right to the body. Right hand lands for Ruiz, but Ortiz fires back with a left. Ortiz ducks under a right from Ruiz, who lands a right to the body seconds later. Ortiz with a left and another. Ortiz doubling up with his right-handed jab, looking to load up on his left. Ruiz rocks Ortiz with a big right hand on the chin. Ortiz on the outside, flicking the jab and looking to unload with the left. Ruiz opens with a piercing right hand. He lands a right jab and goes to Ruiz's body with a left hand. Right hook lands for Ruiz is followed by a whipping right for good measure. Ortiz managed to create distance the following rounds, staying on the outside and peppering Ruiz with a right-handed jab. Ruiz uncoils a counter right and another.

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Ruiz with a right to the body. Clear Ruiz round. Ruiz with a right, not flush, but now he’s trying to show JUST enough to keep Ortiz from going for broke. Right hand from Ruiz backs Ortiz down! Ortiz gets out of the round and even throws a shot back late, but when Ruiz finds the openings, he strikes so quickly on the old man. Left hand from Ortiz as he walks Ruiz to the corner, but Andy gets away enough and lands a cuffing right. Ortiz trying to stay center ring, invite Ruiz in to time him. Andy Ruiz Jr. Ruiz Jr. Left hand back from Ortiz as Ruiz gets too aggressive! Ruiz right hand, left hand back from Ortiz! But Ruiz also looks a little tentative, feeling the southpaw Ortiz out.

The Mexican-American fighter Andy Ruiz showed that he is ready to return to the big cards and, why not, to dispute again the world heavyweight title, ...

But the Mexican had to be cautious during the twelve rounds because the Cuban showed his power and put his opponent down several times with impressive jabs, hooks and towards the end of the fight with a heavy right jab and one-two combinations. I did everything I could to win, even though it got me a little bit bad, I threw it several times and God willing and Wilder wins (his eliminator fight), I'm ready when he wants me to be. "Like I told everyone, I was going to win. After both fighters proved their power, both were much more cautious when attacking and for several lapses, the fight had a slow pace, with few combinations. In the end, the judges awarded the winner to the Mexican by unanimous decision of 113-112 and double 114-111. Deontay Wilder is back and people want great fights, let's see what happens".

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“Obviously it had been over four years, so I was a little off with my timing, and a little sluggish,“ Mares said. I want to be a champion again.” Ortiz wobbled to his feet and soon slipped back down while trying to clinch with Ruiz, but he made it to the bell. “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. The Southern California native knocked down the 43-year-old Ortiz twice in the second round and again in the seventh, but his Cuban opponent battled through a badly swollen left eye and punched more accurately during long stretches of relative inactivity for both fighters.

Wilder has an Oct. 15 bout with Robert Helenius in New York. If he gets past that, as he is favored to do, it will set up a fascinating bout with Ruiz.

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