What is Andy Ruiz Jr doing next?
According to ESPN, Ruiz Jr’s next bout is being planned for December. Ortiz – one of the possible opponents – is a highly rated Cuban contender. His only defeats have come at the hands of Deontay Wilder by knockout. Martin – named as the second potential foe – is a former champion, albeit only briefly.
How much did Andy Ruiz make Chris Arreola?
Former heavyweight champion Ruiz Jr was the highest earner at $1 million, with opponent Chris Arreola getting $300,000.
What type of knee surgery did Andy Ruiz have?
“He underwent surgery on his right knee, he had been struggling with that knee for about three years,” Andy Ruiz Sr. said. “He could not run very much, he could not do certain movements, he used gel to mitigate the pain, but it was not enough and he made the decision to get the procedure done, which was an arthroscopy.
Is Joshua entitled to a rematch?
Anthony Joshua exercises right to rematch with Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight championship. Anthony Joshua exercised his contractual right to an immediate rematch with Oleksandr Usyk for the unified heavyweight championship, Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, announced on Saturday.
Is there a rematch clause for USYK vs Joshua?
Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch set for March 2022 Two-time World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22KOs) has officially triggered the rematch clause in the contract with Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13KOs).
Who is Andy Ruiz Jr?
Joshua suffered his first defeat as a professional in his first fight in the United States Andy Ruiz Jr produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of heavyweight boxing to rip Anthony Joshua’s IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles from him and tear up the division’s proposed plot lines.
What went wrong in Joshua vs Ruiz fight?
After flooring Ruiz with a left hook in the third round, Joshua hit the canvas when a right crashed against his temple. By the time a sensational three minutes was up he had been down again thanks to a flurry when cornered. It created an electric buzz amongst the 19,000 or so in the arena.
Could Andy Ruiz Jr fight Deontay Wilder?
Trained by Eddy Reynoso, Ruiz begins his climb back up the heavyweight mountain May 1 in a fight against Chris Arreola. A win there could present a clash with Deontay Wilder, Ruiz believes. Andy Ruiz Jr. knows what it feels like to sit on top of the boxing world.
Can this trainer help Jose Ruiz climb back to the top?
Reynoso, the trainer that has helped guide Canelo Alvarez into becoming a four-division world champion and arguably the best boxer on the planet, believes that he can help Ruiz on his climb back to the top as well.