The Return of ‘The Destroyer’: Andy Ruiz’s New Look and Ferocious Training Spark Hope for a Comeback

A video clip of a slim-looking Andy Ruiz obtained a number of consideration immediately from followers on social media. The previous IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO heavyweight champion Ruiz Jr. (35-2-1, 22 KOs) was hitting the heavy bag with a ferocious depth, suggesting that he’s severe about desirous to struggle. Ruiz has a beast-like vibe to him.

A New-Look ‘Destroyer’

That perspective has been lacking from Ruiz, 35, since he misplaced his titles in his rematch with Anthony Joshua six years in the past on December 7, 2019. Ruiz is coming off right-hand surgical procedure to restore an damage he suffered in a 12-round majority draw in opposition to Jarrell Miller final yr on August 3, 2024, in Los Angeles.

Ruiz says he needs to speak to Turki Alalshikh about getting again in motion. Followers on social media would really like for Andy to volunteer to be the subsequent opponent for Moses Itauma. That may be one that will probably give Ruiz a brand new begin if he had been to drag off an upset.

Looking for A New Starting

It might be a profession reset, bringing him again to the place he was when he defeated Anthony Joshua by a seventh-round knockout on June 1, 2019, at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York. Ruiz transmuted that victory right into a small fortune, incomes $10 million and setting himself up for all times. Beating Itauma would open the doorways for Ruiz to make vastly extra money than his present fortune.

“My arms are good, feeling good. Mentally, spiritually, I’m feeling good. In September, I’m going to go over there and discuss to Turki [Alalshikh] and discuss to individuals who can get me these fights. And hopefully, December, January, we needs to be in there,” stated Andy Ruiz to BoxingScene about his aim of returning to the ring quickly.

Ruiz has to struggle higher than he did in his final contest in opposition to Jarrell Miller. Many boxing followers criticized the outcomes of that struggle, believing Miller had executed sufficient to be given the win.