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Andy Ruiz Jr. vs. Luis Ortiz : Date and place of the fight has been confirmed

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FILE - Heavyweight boxer Andy Ruiz Jr. weighs in before a title bout against Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York, in this Friday, May 31, 2019, file photo. Ruiz promises there will be plenty of action on the pre-Cinco de Mayo weekend as he takes his first baby steps toward regaining the title he so unexpectedly won in a stunning stoppage of Anthony Joshua two years ago. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle, File)

Andy Ruiz Jr.’s return to the ring is now confirmed. The former World Boxing Association heavyweight champion will face Luis Ortiz on August 13 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, according to information provided by ESPN.

The details of the fight organized by Premier Boxing Champions were announced by Ruiz’s father during an interview with the aforementioned media outlet.

“My son is going to shut the mouth of the one who dared to call him a coward.” said Mr. Andres Ruiz Sr. about the bout that serves as his son’s return to action following his unanimous decision win over Chris Arreola in May 2021.

Regarding the motivation Ruiz is feeling right now, his father said: “Andy is very motivated: he is ready to show the world that he belongs to the heavyweight elite and that he doesn’t fear anyone”.

Thus, one of the fights with the greatest impact in the boxing world for 2022 is confirmed, and it could mean the triumphant return of the man of Mexican origin.

As regards Ortiz, at 43 years of age, he is in impressive shape and is coming off a knockout of Charles Martin in his recent fight on January 2.

Records of Andy Ruiz Jr. and Luis Ortiz

Andy Ruiz is a former world heavyweight champion
Heavyweight boxer Andy Ruiz Jr. of Mexico poses during a weigh-in at Faisaliah Center, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The first ever heavyweight title fight in the Middle East, has been called the “Clash on the Dunes”. Will take place at the Diriyah Arena on Saturday. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Andy Ruiz has a record of 34 wins (22 by knockout) and 2 losses, while “King Kong” Ortiz owns a record of 33 wins (28 by knockout) and 2 losses.

It will be a fascinating fight, pitting heavyweight representatives who are 11 years apart. We will witness the powerful Cuban’s experience against an Andy Ruiz who is bent on obtaining a significant victory that would propel him back to the top of the category’s elite list.

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