Former three-belt unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr. has signed a multi-fight promotional take care of Matchroom Boxing. His return to the ring is predicted to be introduced this week.
Mexican-American Ruiz Jr. (35-2-1, 22 KOs) claimed the IBF, WBA, and WBO belts in mid-2019, scoring a seventh-round TKO over Britain’s Anthony Joshua.
Of their speedy rematch in December of the identical 12 months, the Imperial, California native misplaced the titles by unanimous choice.
“I’m so completely satisfied and grateful for signing with Matchroom and taking one other step ahead to proceed my mission and change into a two-time champion of the world for Mexico,” mentioned Ruiz Jr. “I imagine every thing occurs for a season, and I’m so grateful God is giving me a second alternative to do every thing proper. Generally God breaks you to make you a greater particular person and a greater fighter.”
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“I made historical past with Matchroom and DAZN, and finest imagine we’re going to do it once more in God’s almighty identify. Amen, child, let’s go!”
“Thanks to all my coaches for nonetheless believing in me. We’re going to make a giant assertion within the Heavyweight division.”
Ruiz was final in motion nearly two years in the past when he fought Jarrell Miller to a majority draw. Previous to that, the 36-year-old earned a pair of unanimous choice victories towards Luis Ortiz and Chris Arreola.
His subsequent opponent, together with occasion particulars, are anticipated to be introduced shortly.
