Tyson Fury could face Andy Ruiz Jr in the UK this summer
Tyson Fury could face Andy Ruiz Jr in the UK this summer.
- Tyson Fury could face Andy Ruiz Jr this summer in the UK
- Fury was in talks with Oleksandr Usyk, but the fight never materialized
- Gypsy King, 34, could now take on Ruiz Jr – who last beat Luis Ortiz
Tyson Fury could face Andy Ruiz Jr in the UK this summer after talks with Oleksandr Usyk over an undisputed clash fell through earlier this year.
Fury and Usyk had been talking back and forth for months about a possible fight that would unify the division for the first time since Lennox Lewis defeated Evander Holyfield in 1999.
However, their scheduled heavyweight unification fight on April 29 was called off after the two sides failed to agree on several terms.
That’s why Fury’s promoters have been looking at alternative options and Ruiz has now been named as one of the potential opponents for this summer.
Speak against Cornerman boxing of Fury’s next opponent, Bob Arum said, “He is [Fury] went on holiday in Italy with his family.
Tyson Fury could face Andy Ruiz Jr this summer. in the UK after talks with Oleksandr Usyk about a fight on April 29 fell through earlier this year
Usyk and Fury had been talking back and forth for months about a possible fight that would unify the division for the first time since Lennox Lewis in March 1999 from Evander Holyfield.
Boxing fans around the world were eager to strike a deal between Fury – the current occupant of the WBC title – and Usyk – the current occupant of the WBA, WBO and IBF belts
“He’s back in England, and we’re talking to him, and we’re looking for the best man available for him to fight in the UK this summer.”
The Top Rank promoter went on to say, “Maybe it will be Andy Ruiz [who faces Fury] or someone like that.’
Ruiz Jr. last stepped into the ring in September 2022 and defeated Luis Ortiz via unanimous decision.
With that win, the WBC ordered a fight between Ruiz Jr and Deontay Wilder as the final eliminator to determine Fury’s next mandatory challenger.
However, the title eliminator failed to materialize – with the Bronze Bomber taking on Francis Ngannou instead.
Ruiz Jr. could be a tough opponent for Fury as he pulled off a shock victory over Anthony Joshua in August 2019.
Joshua reclaimed his titles six months later, defeating Ruiz in their rematch after the Mexican admitted he had under-prepared for their fight.
Joshua achieved a 118-110, 118-110, 119-109 point victory against Ruiz – who weighed in at 283 pounds, 15 pounds heavier than their first fight.