In the co-feature, lightweight contender Isaac Cruz (23-2-1, 16 KOs), of Mexico City, who is ranked No. I respect Andy Ruiz but he’s standing in my way and I’m going to do whatever it takes to go through him.” I know that I have to make a big statement in this fight and that’s my plan on September 4. “Anyone who doubts me has only fueled me to keep going. “I’m blessed to be back in a position to get closer to achieving my goal of becoming the first heavyweight champion of the world from Cuba,” said Ortiz, who is trained by Herman Caicedo. Ortiz is confident he can defeat Ruiz to again challenge for a world title. His other loss also came at the hands of Wilder in March 2018 in a fight in which Ortiz had Wilder hurt but was not able to stop him before he was stopped in the 10th round. The 43-year-old has won his last two bouts since losing by knockout to then-WBC heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder in November 2019. One monster overhand left from Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (left) turned around a difficult fight with Charles Martin and kept the veteran in The Ring’s heavyweight rankings. Ortiz was down on all three judges’ scorecards at the time of the fight. Ortiz (33-2, 28 KOs), who is originally from Camaguey, Cuba and now resides in Miami, Florida, overcame two knockdowns to stop Charles Martin in the sixth round of his most recent bout on January 1. Everyone has wanted to see this fight and we’re going to give everyone a war on fight night.” I’m super motivated to be facing a great fighter like Luis Ortiz, so my fans can expect to see me at my best. “This is my chance to prove to everyone that I’m going to be heavyweight champion of the world again. “I’m so excited to get back in the ring in front of all of my fans in Los Angeles on September 4,” said Ruiz, who recently split with trainer Eddy Reynoso, who trains The Ring Magazine super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez. Hoping to build upon the win over Arreola, Ruiz is committed to again making boxing his priority in order to land another world title opportunity. 6 and 7, respectively.Īndy Ruiz (left) clips Anthony Joshua with a neuron-scrambling hook. The clash between Ruiz and Ortiz, which was originally penciled for August 13, will also pit two fighters ranked in the top-10 by The Ring. The FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View main event will prove once again that high-stakes heavyweight action is a must-see event.” “This is a perfect clash for the electric atmosphere at Arena and is sure to deliver fireworks. returns in his toughest test since his title run, against the always dangerous Cuban southpaw Luis Ortiz on September 4,” said Tom Brown, President of TGB Promotions. “The fight fans in Los Angeles are in for an action-packed Labor Day Weekend as Southern California’s Mexican-American star Andy Ruiz Jr. Ruiz and Ortiz will square off on September 4 at Arena (formerly known as Staples Center), in Los Angeles, California, and will headline a four-bout “FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View” telecast (10 p.m. Also announced for the undercard is a WBO International junior welterweight title bout between Chris Algieri and Tommy Coyle. The card will be streamed on DAZN and Fightful will have live coverage of the event.The long-awaited heavyweight clash between Andy Ruiz and Luis Ortiz finally has an official date. Delfine Persoon for the undisputed women's lightweight title. Aside from the main event, the card will also feature Katie Taylor vs. The announcement adds another title bout to a growing list of fights taking part on the June 1 show. Robinson once held the NABO welterweight title and is ranked No. 1 contender to the WBO welterweight world title, back in March. Robinson, a 33-year-old fighter from Philadelphia, has not won a fight since 2017, but is coming off a majority draw against Egidijus Kavaliauskas, the No. The undefeated Kelly last defended the WBA International title with a dominant 10-round decision against Przemyslaw Runowski at the O2 Arena back on April 20. Kelly will be fighting in the United States for the first time in his pro career after fighting in the United Kingdom for his first nine pro bouts.
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